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The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Cal, or California) is a public land-grant research university in [[Berkeley]], [[California]].  
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The '''University of California''' ('''UC''') is a public university system in the [[U.S. state]] of [[California]]. The system is composed of ten campuses, a combined student body of over 280,000 students, 227,000 faculty and staff, and over 2.0 million living alumni. Its first campus, [[University of California, Berkeley|UC Berkeley]], was founded in 1868, while the newest campus, [[University of California, Merced|UC Merced]], opened in 2005. The University of California is governed by a 26-member [[Board of Regents of the University of California|Board of Regents]].
 
==History==
==History==
Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
The University of California was established in 1868, following the [[Morrill Land-Grant Acts|Morrill Act]] of 1862, which provided federal land to states to finance higher education. The first campus, [[University of California, Berkeley|UC Berkeley]], was established in the city of Berkeley. The university expanded rapidly in the 20th century, adding campuses in [[University of California, Los Angeles|Los Angeles]], [[University of California, Santa Barbara|Santa Barbara]], and [[University of California, Davis|Davis]], among others.
==Schools and colleges==
 
Its fourteen colleges and schools including a [[school of optometry]] offer over 350 degree programs and enroll some 31,000 undergraduate and 12,000 graduate students.  
==Campuses==
==Ranking==
The University of California system includes ten campuses:
Berkeley is ranked among the world's top universities by major educational publications.
* [[University of California, Berkeley|UC Berkeley]]
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* [[University of California, Davis|UC Davis]]
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* [[University of California, Irvine|UC Irvine]]
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* [[University of California, Los Angeles|UC Los Angeles (UCLA)]]
* [[University of California, Merced|UC Merced]]
* [[University of California, Riverside|UC Riverside]]
* [[University of California, San Diego|UC San Diego]]
* [[University of California, San Francisco|UC San Francisco]]
* [[University of California, Santa Barbara|UC Santa Barbara]]
* [[University of California, Santa Cruz|UC Santa Cruz]]
 
==Governance==
The University of California is governed by the [[Board of Regents of the University of California|Board of Regents]], which consists of 26 members. The board appoints the [[President of the University of California|President of the University of California]], who is the chief executive officer of the system. The current president is [[Michael V. Drake]].
 
==Academics==
The University of California offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. It is known for its research output and has numerous research centers and institutes across its campuses. The university is a member of the [[Association of American Universities]], a group of leading research universities in the United States.
 
==Research==
The University of California is a major center for research, with numerous research institutes and facilities. It operates several national laboratories, including the [[Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory]] and the [[Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory]].
 
==Notable Alumni and Faculty==
The University of California has produced numerous notable alumni and faculty, including [[Nobel laureates]], [[Pulitzer Prize]] winners, and [[MacArthur Fellows]].
 
==Related pages==
* [[California State University]]
* [[California Community Colleges]]
* [[List of University of California campuses]]
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Seal_of_the_University_of_California.svg|Seal of the University of California
File:University_of_California_logo.svg|Logo of the University of California
File:Bay_Blue_-_Flickr_-_Joe_Parks.jpg|Bay Blue
File:South_Hall_UC_Berkeley.jpg|South Hall, UC Berkeley
File:UCSF_1908_(cropped).jpg|UCSF in 1908
File:A_Gary_Anderson_Hall,_UCR_(cropped2).JPG|Gary Anderson Hall, UC Riverside
File:Animal_Science_Building,_UC_Davis_(cropped).jpg|Animal Science Building, UC Davis
File:Powell_Library_(cropped).JPG|Powell Library, UCLA
File:Campus_of_the_University_of_California,_Irvine_(aerial_view,_circa_2006).jpg|UC Irvine campus
File:Geisel_Library,_UCSD.jpg|Geisel Library, UC San Diego
File:UCSC_Science_Hill_2017-05-05.jpg|Science Hill, UC Santa Cruz
File:UCMSciEng_(cropped).JPG|Science and Engineering, UC Merced
File:UC_Office_of_the_President.jpg|UC Office of the President
File:Blake_House_(University_of_California_Presidential_Residence)_2.jpg|Blake House, UC Presidential Residence
</gallery>
 
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[[Category:1868 establishments in California]]
[[Category:1868 establishments in California]]
[[Category:Berkeley, California]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1868]]
[[Category:Flagship universities in the United States]]
[[Category:Land-grant universities and colleges]]
[[Category:Public universities and colleges in California|University of California, Berkeley]]
[[Category:Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Alameda County, California]]
[[Category:University of California campuses|Berkeley]]

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Public university system in California, United States



The University of California (UC) is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. The system is composed of ten campuses, a combined student body of over 280,000 students, 227,000 faculty and staff, and over 2.0 million living alumni. Its first campus, UC Berkeley, was founded in 1868, while the newest campus, UC Merced, opened in 2005. The University of California is governed by a 26-member Board of Regents.

History

The University of California was established in 1868, following the Morrill Act of 1862, which provided federal land to states to finance higher education. The first campus, UC Berkeley, was established in the city of Berkeley. The university expanded rapidly in the 20th century, adding campuses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Davis, among others.

Campuses

The University of California system includes ten campuses:

Governance

The University of California is governed by the Board of Regents, which consists of 26 members. The board appoints the President of the University of California, who is the chief executive officer of the system. The current president is Michael V. Drake.

Academics

The University of California offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. It is known for its research output and has numerous research centers and institutes across its campuses. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities, a group of leading research universities in the United States.

Research

The University of California is a major center for research, with numerous research institutes and facilities. It operates several national laboratories, including the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Notable Alumni and Faculty

The University of California has produced numerous notable alumni and faculty, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows.

Related pages

Gallery

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