All nine University of California campuses that offer undergraduate education have been included among the world’s leading universities, according to the official Facebook page of the university system, one of the largest public higher education systems in the United States.

The information is based on the 2027 World University Rankings compiled by Times Higher Education (THE). According to the results, all nine University of California campuses are ranked among the top 20% of universities worldwide.

The university’s Berkeley campus achieved a particularly strong result. It ranked ninth globally, sixth in the United States, and first among the country’s public universities.

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), ranked 20th in the world, while the San Diego campus placed 37th and the Davis campus ranked 65th.

Rankings of University of California Campuses

According to the data published for 2027, the university’s campuses achieved the following positions:

  • UC Berkeley — 6th in the United States, 9th worldwide;

  • UCLA — 12th in the United States, 20th worldwide;

  • UC San Diego — 20th in the United States, 37th worldwide;

  • UC Davis — 25th in the United States, 65th worldwide;

  • UC Santa Barbara — 27th in the United States, 71st worldwide;

  • UC Irvine — 36th in the United States, 97th worldwide;

  • UC Santa Cruz — 54th in the United States, 201st worldwide;

  • UC Riverside — 69th in the United States, in the 326–350 range worldwide;

  • UC Merced — 79th in the United States, in the 401–450 range worldwide.

As a result, six University of California campuses are among the world’s top 100 higher education institutions.

Also Among the Leading Public Universities in the United States

According to official information from the University of California, UC Berkeley ranks first among public universities in the United States, followed by UCLA in second place, UC San Diego in fifth, and UC Davis in tenth.

These results highlight the university system’s position in the international education landscape and the importance of its research activities.

About the University of California

The University of California is one of the largest public higher education systems in the United States. It comprises 10 campuses in total, nine of which offer undergraduate degree programs. The San Francisco campus (UC San Francisco) specializes primarily in medical education, healthcare, and scientific research.

The university’s campuses are known for research, innovative developments, and international educational cooperation. The ranking results demonstrate the university system’s strong standing among the world’s leading higher education institutions.