UC Davis | California's College Town

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UC Davis | California's College Town
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Davis is the ultimate college town. It’s green, laid back and friendly. You can walk or bike from the main campus to the main street in a few blocks. College students fill up the tables at nearby restaurants and coffee shops with their laptops, homework and friends. The town of Davis helps our students thrive.
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Davis, California
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In the middle of everywhere
UC Davis is centrally located in Northern California. We’re a day trip away from some of the most beautiful places in the world.
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A top-tier
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Ranked 1st in the nation in agriculture and forestry
Ranked 1st in the nation in veterinary medicine
Ranked 2nd public university in the nation for graduate financial success
Ranked 9th nationally among public universities
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UC Davis has all the opportunities you’d expect from a large public university — and a lot of experiences that will surprise you.
California’s college town
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With roughly 55 miles of bike and pedestrian paths, Davis is easy to get around.
Like the invention of the full-body scanner, UC Davis has led the way with innovative discoveries for more than half a century.
700+ students present their research at our annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference.
Unique to UC Davis
Learn to brew beer!
That’s right, you can learn the art of liquid bread! UC Davis has an entry level brewing class and even a Master’s in Brewing Science available.
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Take a study break with a puppy!
During finals week students can take a break and pet some adorable fluffy friends at the MU.
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