UC Merced

Address
5200 North Lake Rd, CA 95343 (GOOGLE Street View)
 
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What's Special
UC Merced (University of California, Merced) is ranked among the top 97 universities in the United States (data sourced from U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023). It is well-known for its teaching, scientific research, and public service. The university excels in various fields, including engineering and psychology. UC Merced is the first research-oriented comprehensive university established in the United States in the 21st century. It is also the only U.S. university with all campus buildings LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified for their energy-efficient and environmentally friendly design.
 
About
UC Merced, established in 2005, is the tenth campus in the UC System and the newest among all the campuses. It upholds the excellent research standards and educational quality of the University of California system. Additionally, UC Merced is dedicated to advanced research and environmental sustainability in its construction. It is located approximately a two-hour drive from San Francisco and is near two airports.
 
The campus includes five distinctive research institutes: the Health Sciences Research Institute, Sierra Nevada Research Institute, Advanced Solar Energy Research Institute (UC Solar), Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS), and the UC Water Institute, which focuses on water quality and sustainability research.
 
Majors and Schools
School of Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
School of Social Sciences
School of Humanities and Arts
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