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University of California, Davis Rankings 2025

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#27 in USA

#31 in MS in USA

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UC Davis
University Ranking

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#27

US News Ranking

#33

THE Ranking

#62

ARWU Ranking

#101

QS Ranking

#130
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Q:   What are the rankings for the University of California, Davis?

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Ranked at #27 by Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of California, Davis is also ranked at #31 for MS in MS in the USA, this ranking is #87 for MBA/PGDM, and #44 for B.E./B.Tech. Looking at these Shiksha Popularity Rankings, most of the University of California, Davis courses are between the ranks of #31 and #87

Moving on, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, University of California, Davis ranks #130, which is improving in comparison to its last year's ranking, i.e., #132 in 2024. University of California, Davis also ranks #59 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, University of California, Davis witnessed a decline trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #59 in 2024. Additionally, University of California, Davis ranks #33 in US News 'National University' category in 2025.

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Q:   Is University of California, Davis a good university?

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Ranked at #27 by Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of California, Davis is also ranked at #31 for MS in MS in the USA, this ranking is #87 for MBA/PGDM, and #44 for B.E./B.Tech. Looking at these Shiksha Popularity Rankings, most of the University of California, Davis courses are between the ranks of #31 and #87

Yes, this university is considered good by the students studying here. In Shiskha reviews, it receives 4.0 overall rating on a scale of 5.0. The students have given 4.4 to the quality of faculty and student life at this university. 

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Specializations in MS Program

Civil Engineering

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University of California, Davis US World and News 2025

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Global Universities
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7389– / –
National University382833
Aerospace Engineering PG2927– / –
Best Graduate Law Schools3760– / –
Best Graduate Medical Schools850– / –
Best Graduate Nursing Schools2323– / –
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools– / –– / –28
Biomedical Engineering PG2821– / –
Chemical Engineering PG3030– / –
Civil Engineering PG911– / –
Computer Engineering PG3233– / –
Electrical Engineering PG3035– / –
Graduate Business School
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Mechanical Engineering PG3841– / –

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Q:   What are the US World and News Rankings for the University of California, Davis?

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US World and News ranked University of California, Davis at rank #33 in the 'National University' category, which is a decline from the last year 2024, as this ranking was #28. From the ranking data in hand, it can be inferred that the rankings for this university have been fluctuating since the year 2023. For the 'Global University' category, this university rank at #89 in the year 2024, which is a decline from its rankings in the year 2023.

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Q:   What parameters are used to rank the University of California, Davis by US World?

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For global university category rankings, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the universities according to their performance, which is set across a variety of indicators. These indicators are:

Ranking indicator

                Weightage

Global research reputation

12.5%

Regional research reputation

12.5%

Publications

10%

Books

2.5%

Conferences

2.5%

Normalized citation impact

10%

Total citations

7.5%

Number of publications that are among the 10% most cited

12.5%

Percentage of total publications that are among the 10% most cited

10%

International collaboration – relative to country

5%

International collaboration

5%

Number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1% most cited in their respective field

5%

Percentage of total publications that are among the top 1% most highly cited papers

5%

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University of California, Davis Financial Times Rankings 2024

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MBA
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Q:   What are the FT rankings for the University of California, Davis?

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Financial Times Ranking is one of the dependable rankings when talking of MBA or Business Schools rankings. This ranking body has been publishing rankings for the Business and Management programs since 1999. For GMBA, Financial Times (FT) ranks #99 in the year 2023 offered by the University of California – Davis.

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Q:   Is the University of California, Los Angeles better than the University of California, Davis?

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According to the FT rankings comparison, the University of California – Los Angeles ranks the best out of the mentioned universities, on the other hand, the University of California, Davis isn't anywhere near to this university for GMBA program. 

A ranking comparison of University of California, Davis with other similar universities for GMBA programme (2023 rankings) is given below:

Universities

FT GMBA Ranking 2023

University of California, Davis

#99

University of California - Los Angeles

#14

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University of California, Davis QS Ranking 2025

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Sustainability– / –– / –173
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102132130
Accounting and Finance
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151201– / –
Biological Sciences3543– / –
Communication and Media Studies101101– / –
Engineering and Technology
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160160– / –
Global MBA
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141131111
Law and Legal Studies101101– / –
Masters in Business Analytics373637
Mathematics151151– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering151201– / –
Medicine101125– / –
Nursing101101– / –
Physics and Astronomy151151– / –
Politics201201– / –
Sociology201151– / –

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Q:   What are the QS World rankings for the University of California, Davis?

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QS World University Rankings are one of the most comprehensive rankings that have offered World University Rankings since 2004. For the year 2025, the University of California, Davis QS ranking is #130 in the 'World University' category which is an improvement from the last year as the ranking for 2024 was #132. The rankings for this university have been fluctuating since 2023.

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Q:   What is the criteria used for ranking the University of California, Davis by QS?

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QS World University ranking body ranked over 1,500 institutions for the year 2025. The key metrics are academic reputation, citations per faculty, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, and international faculty ratio / international student ratio. The overall score that University of California, Davis has attained in 2025 is 54.4 out of 100.

Given below are the scores mentioned for this university:

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Score

Academic reputation

 63

Citations per faculty

 52.5

Employer reputation

 48

Employment Outcomes

 22.8

Faculty Student Ratio

 23.5

International faculty ratio

 72.7

International research network

 90.6

International Student Ratio

 51.3

 Sustainability

 76.1

 

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University of California, Davis Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2025

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635962
Arts and Humanities126151126
Clinical and Health1267971
Engineering
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858885
Law201151101
Life Sciences282628
PG Business and Economics
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766360
PG Computer Science
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9199101
Psychology323433

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Q:   What are THE rankings for the University of California, Davis?

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The rankings have been provided by THE (Times Higher Education) since the year 2004. The creation of these rankings is done to know and evaluate the university's performance on the global stage and provide a comprehensive ranking report for the students to make an informed higher education decision.

For the year 2025, University of California, Davis is ranked at #62 which is a decline of 3 spots, from the last year ranking of #59. These rankings for this university are fluctuating since 2023.  

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Q:   Which university is better, the University of California, Davis or University of California, San Diego?

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According to the table given below, the University of California – Los Angeles ranks better than all the other similarly ranked universities mentioned in the table. Additionally, THE rankings for this university are constant form the last year and it showed an improvement too, on the other hand the University of California – Davis has fluctuating rankings. Most of the universities mentioned have been fluctuating.

The table below shows the comparison of the universities of various similarly ranked universities in the USA:

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University of California, Davis

#62

#59

#63

University of California - San Diego

#34

#27

#29

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University of California, Davis ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2024

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101101101
Law515176
Mathematics101101201
Nursing201201101
Physics101101151
Political Sciences514951
Sociology495147

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Q:   What is ARWU rankings for the University of California, Davis?

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ARWU, short for Academic Ranking of the World Universities also known as Shanghai Ranking is known as one of the best ranking bodies in the world. It is one of the three most influential rankings of the world alongside Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings.

Over 2,500 Universities are ranked by ARWU every year. In the ARWU ranking, University of California, Davis ranks at #101 in 2024, which is constant since the year 2022.

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Q:   What are the parameters of ranking for ARWU?

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The ranking parameters of ARWU are quality of education, quality of faculty, research output and per capita performance. The weightage that each parameter carries is given below:

Parameter

Weightage

Quality of Education

10%

Quality of Faculty

20%

Research Output

40%

Per Capital Performance

10%

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University of California, Davis Bloomberg 2024

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Best Business School USA
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Q:   What are the Bloomberg rankings for the University of California, Davis?

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Bloomberg Business Week rankings are considered one of the best and the most trusted ranking bodies around the world. Bloomberg Ranking 2024 released its ranking for the criterion of according to which University of California, Davis ranks at #69, which is a decline from the last year as this ranking for the last year was #43. By looking at the rankings, it can be inferred that the Bloomberg rankings for this university are fluctuating. From #57 in 2022, to #43 in 2023, to #69 in 2024.

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Q:   Is the University of California, Los Angeles better than the University of California, Davis in Bloomberg rankings?

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Based on the rankings comparison given below, it can be inferred the University of California – Davis ranks lower than the University of California - Los Angeles. The difference for this university in Bloomberg 'Best Business School USA' category rankings is significant

A comparison of The University of Texas at Austin with other UK Universities is given below:

University

2024

2023

2022

University of California, Davis

#69

#43

#57

University of California - Los Angeles

#18

#22

#20

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UC Davis
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Liberal
  • Friendly
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  • 33% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.5
Part time work3.4
Post study jobs4.1
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.5
Value for money3.5
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.4
Indian Food4.3
Permanent Immigration3.4
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Masters of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2023
4.2
Diverse campus and a great student life.
Tips: The weather and scenery are among the best in the world and you'll soon be accustomed to the life here. Once you get to campus, get a bank account opened and keep your documents in order, as you'll require them. The professors are approachable and helpful, and you may take advantage of office hours. Finally, UC Davis is known for its diversity which makes setting in easier. Overall, I am highly satisfied with my experiences.
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BSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2026
4.1
Beautiful campus with good people and a diverse campus.
Tips: The University of California at Davis is a very welcoming and student-friendly environment. The campus is huge, so you might want to start mapping out your classrooms and labs as soon as you can. Biking is recommended to make getting through campus easier. Be sure to check out and enroll in some of the many available student organizations. These organizations will give you a sense of community and look good on any future applications. Try to interact with the locals and explore the city. Overall, I am satisfied with the course and the country.
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BSc in Managerial Economics - Batch of 2028
3.6
Friendly faculty and big and vibrant campus with a good ranking.
Tips: Students should be prepared to go through a lot of work at once. Unfortunately, UC Davis has a quarter system, which means there's no break from rigorous academics. Unlike other schools that have semester systems, we go through a lot of work at once. The only advantage is you get a lot of time off. Time management is key when at UC Davis. Students enjoy attending various extracurricular activities organized by the college, including a career and internship fair. The campus provides many places to spend the day attending lectures and completing assignments. The faculty is good. They will help you with assignments and are very approachable. Overall, I am highly satisfied with my experiences.
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BSc in Biotechnology - Batch of 2026
3.9
Very fulfilling experience with highly knowledgeable faculty.
Tips: I would recommend coming to the US for your postgraduate programs instead of your undergraduate studies. You will get a higher return on your investment, and you will save money. If you are planning on staying off-campus, find a local resident to be your guarantor. This will help you in several legal and financial aspects. Besides, there are student bodies that will look out for you in case you have difficulties adjusting. There are many different student groups here that are designed to appeal to lots of students' interests. Look around and see what piques yours, and get involved. Overall, I am satisfied with my experiences.
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BA/BSc in Psychology - Batch of 2026
4.1
There are lots of opportunity available to learn and grow.
Tips: The campus is beautiful and there is a lot of space to study or unwind especially outdoors. If you are passionate about research and experimenting, then this would be a right fit for you as here students are encouraged to explore their own niche and ideas. Finally, one of the biggest assets of studying here would be its reputation as a teaching hub and the windows of opportunities present.
Likes (Indian Food): I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of Indian restaurants within the vicinity and how popular the cuisine is here. You will never feel out of place and there are specific restaurants for different states such as South Indian, Gujarat, etc. Most of them are pretty reasonable and the Indian grocery stores are quite popular as well.
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MS in Ecology - Batch of 2026
3.6
Exclusive learning and growth at Davis.
Tips: I have seen a lot of transition here, both on an academic as well as personal level. The campus is very welcoming and focused on sustainability, which leaves a positive message. The faculty are all experts in their fields, and if you are from a tech background, you can look for internships as California is especially popular in technology. Try to explore the city and the outskirts. Public transportation is highly accessible and affordable as well. Overall, I am very much satisfied with my experiences here.
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Picking Austin College for a B.Tech over the University of California, Davis has certain benefits. Austin College is known to deliver more individualized instruction with limited numbers of students, providing the benefit of proximity to teachers. A liberal arts orientation is more favored by the co

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Austin College tends to be more affordable than the University of California, Davis. For the academic year 2025-26, Austin College's total expense, including fees and tuition, is about $49,804, while UC Davis outlays about $68,628 on out-of-state students. In-state students pay $11,564 at UC Davis,

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Some of the notable alumni graduated from UC Davis are given below:

AlumniBest Known for
Kimberly GuilfoyleAmerican television news personality
Hasan MinhajAmerican comedian, writer, producer, actor and television host
Urijah FaberAmerican mixed martial artist
Adam DuritzAmerican singer
Mark DavisAmerican businessman and sports franchise owner

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Yes, the current CEO of LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky was enrolled at University of California- Davis. But he dropped out of the course to pursue his own business. Some of the other alumni members of the university includes:

AlumniBest Known for
Mark DavisAmerican businessman and sports franchise owner
London BreedAmerican politician
Ryan RoslanskyCEO of LinkedIn
Chris PetersenAmerican former college football coach

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The University of California is moderately competitive to get admission into with an acceptance rate of INR 42 percent .

Candidates with an impressive academic record have a high chance in securing a seat in the University of California.

It is a top ranked Institute with Highly Experienced professors,

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