Academics
59 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate programs with more than 60 degree tracks, with access to world-class teachers and facilities.
Undergraduate Majors, Courses
The campus offers undergraduate students 59 majors in the fields of Arts, Engineering, Humanities, Physical & Biological Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Graduate Programs
More than 60 degree tracks in over 40 graduate programs, located 40 minutes away from Silicon Valley and next door to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Divisions & Departments
Departments are organized within the Arts, Humanities, Physical & Biological Sciences, and Social Sciences divisions; and the Baskin School of Engineering.
UCSC's Course Catalog
Updates to UCSC's Course Catalog are available online. Quarterly updates to course and program information are also reflected in the Schedule of Classes.
University Library
UCSC's libraries are at the heart of the university, state-of-the-art technological research facilities designed for collaborative learning in the 21st century.
University News
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December 5, 2019
UC Santa Cruz establishes new Center for the Middle East and North Africa
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November 19, 2019
Rachel Carson College: Training the green generation
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November 6, 2019
Radical excellence: UC Santa Cruz joins Association of American Universities
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About UCSC
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
Academic Divisions
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The Colleges
UCSC residential learning colleges provide students with academic support, activities, and events that enhance the intellectual and social life of the campus.
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