Four University of California Campuses You Should Know

The University of California system comprises 10 campuses, but these four are among the most prominent and widely recognized:

• UC Berkeley – Flagship campus, renowned for research, engineering, and activism.
• UC Los Angeles (UCLA) – Top-ranked public university, strong in arts, sciences, and athletics.
• UC San Diego (UCSD) – Powerhouse in STEM, oceanography, and biotech.
• UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) – Coastal campus known for physics, environmental science, and a vibrant student life.

Other UC campuses include Davis, Irvine, Santa Cruz, Riverside, Merced, and San Francisco (health sciences only).