Global Rankings Name UC San Diego 4th Best Public Research University

The University of California San Diego has been named the fourth best public university in the United States by the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The rankings list the campus as the country's 15th best university and 18th in the world. The Academic Ranking of World Universities list is released by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a public research university located in Shanghai, renowned as one of the most prestigious universities in China. UC San Diego has consistently been included among the top 20 higher education institutions throughout the globe in the annual rankings since they were established in 2003. "The wide breadth of collaborative, multidisciplinary research undertaken at UC San Diego impacts communities across the planet, and the world is taking notice," said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. "Among other projects, our scholars work with each other and institutions around the globe to end hunger, find solutions to problems created by climate change, and discover cures and innovative new therapies for humanity's most pressing health issues." UC San Diego continues to evolve as the campus is in the midst of a physical, intellectual and cultural transformation. The revitalization is marked by new buildings, with more projects on the way, including two additional undergraduate colleges, a "grand entrance" to the university, increased access to UC San Diego via the upcoming Blue Line trolley stations, and more.