University of California, Riverside

at uc riverside you won’t just take classes—you’ll take action. powered by a great education, world-leading research, and knowledge-driven impact, our students are transforming the nation and the world. because at ucr, we are a tapestry of trailblazers—from first generation students to globally recognized researchers—bringing together fluency of thinking that accelerates bold solutions and transforms lives. ranked in the top 15 for best public universities in the nation, and second for social mobility among all universities -- public and private -- uc riverside has created a new model for what a great public research university can achieve. if you want to go far, come here.