The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego or colloquially, UCSD) is a public land-grant research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the southernmost of the ten campuses of the University of California, and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling 33,096 undergraduate and 9,872 graduate students. UC San Diego is considered to be among the best universities in the world. Several publications have ranked UC San Diego's biological sciences and Computer Science departments to be among the top 10 in the world. The university occupies 2,178 acres (881 ha) near the coast of the Pacific Ocean, with the main campus resting on approximately 1,152 acres (466 ha).
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is a globally recognized leader in studying the ocean, Earth, and atmosphere. It excels in bringing together diverse scientific disciplines to address critical global challenges such as climate change, marine conservation, earthquake prediction, and sustainable energy solutions. The institution boasts extensive research infrastructure, including research vessels, specialized laboratories, and the Birch Aquarium. Its graduate programs attract international students, preparing future generations of scientists, policymakers, and educators dedicated to understanding and protecting our planet. Research spans key areas like biological and physical oceanography, marine chemistry, geological sciences, and climate science, contributing vital knowledge for informed decision-making and environmental stewardship.
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