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How Research Funding Solves Real-World Problems

From Labs to Lives

California's
College Town

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

Â鶹´«Ã½ 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
public university

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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 3rd public university in the nation for graduate financial success

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Ranked 9th nationally among public universities

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Unrivaled student experience

Â鶹´«Ã½ has all the opportunities you’d expect from a large public university — and a lot of experiences that will surprise you.

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Housing
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Dining and Food
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Athletics

Campus facts

With roughly 55 miles of bike and pedestrian paths, Davis is easy to get around.

Like the invention of the full-body scanner, Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½

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Learn to brew beer!

That’s right, you can learn the art of liquid bread! Â鶹´«Ã½ 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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