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Innovative, interdisciplinary research is a cornerstone of UC Merced’s mission. Our San Joaquin Valley home and the nearby Sierra Nevada are living laboratories for studies that yield solutions for the region, California and beyond.

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Undergraduate

UC Merced is the ideal place for first-year students to begin their academic journey or for transfer students to discover fresh challenges in a unique environment.
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UC Merced offers 18 graduate programs across fields like Quantitative Biology and Mechanical Engineering, fostering discovery and personal growth.
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Majors and Minors

UC Merced features 25 majors, 25 minors, and 18 graduate programs led by over 450 faculty and visiting professors from top universities.
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Explore UC MERCED

UC Merced is a community bound by student success, exceptional research, dynamic teaching and commitment to diversity. In this publication, discover current research advancements, delve into student experiences and explore the grounds with an interactive campus map.