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Graduate Admissions

Grow beyond
your expectations

É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ is one of the most prestigious public universities in the world for a reason. The university and the amazing college town surrounding it, is designed specifically to help you grow beyond even your expectations.

Graduate programs

With over 100 graduate programs, we have a program for nearly every career path.

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Our rankings

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Ranked 1st in the nation in agriculture and forestry

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The most adorable puppy who ever lived.

Ranked 1st in the nation in veterinary medicine

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Ranked 9th nationally among public universities

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Why choose É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½?

É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ combines all the prestige of a top tier public research university with an uncommonly collaborative academic culture. Plus we have an exciting, safe and friendly community. We hope you’ll join us.

The Davis difference
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Renowned faculty
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Research with an impact
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College town atmosphere
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Collaborative Spirit

Graduate program facts

 

Top academics
at an affordable cost

É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ ranks second among affordable top colleges, and the city of Davis offers a low cost of living and numerous discounts to students to make the student experience accessible to all.

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Explore É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½

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Schedule an in-person visit

There is nothing quite like an in-person tour of É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½. Our friendly and informative tour guides — often current students — will give you the inside scoop on our culture and traditions.

Come see us!
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Students walking into the É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ Memorial Union to start their day.
The Memorial Union at É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ provides students with several places to eat and study, an information center, resources for food insecurity, a book store, a Veterans Success Center and much more.
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There are many places in the Arboretum to study, relax or just take in the view.
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The Silo offers many options for food including food trucks, Peet’s Coffee and the newly opened Silo Market.
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The Activities and Recreation Center is a 150,000 square foot destination full of ways to stay active.
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One of the great É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ traditions is the Running of the First-years, where new Aggies run into É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ Health Stadium together to show their spirit.
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The É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ Recreation Pool is open all Spring and is a great chance to get out in the sun.
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Students like Akira Hood get first hand experience at the Sheep Barn, where she can apply her skills as an Animal Science major.
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The Manetti Shrem Museum offers students and the public a place to admire famous artworks, listen to unique speakers, attend a class or just sit and soak in the creativity.
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Picnic Day is a family-friendly event offered each spring where you can experience the richness of diversity and achievement at É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½, as well as the surrounding community in areas of research, teaching, service and campus life.
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The Quad is a perfect spot on campus to take a nap, hang out with friends or get some studying done as you enjoy the weather and the surroundings.
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Hammocks lining the Quad offer students a place to take a nap or just unwind after a busy day.
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During homecoming week students have the chance to hitch a ride on a horse drawn carriage!
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Greek life at É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ offers many opportunities to expand your social horizons.
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É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ has a multitude of comfortable and quiet study lounges throughout campus.
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É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ loves school spirit. We have many traditions that allow our students to show their Aggie Pride!

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