Graduate Studies at UC Merced

We are dedicated to excellence in the academic and research training of graduate students. Located in California's Central Valley, we are proud to be the first American research university of the 21st century and are committed to redefining graduate education for today's rapidly changing world.

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Statistics

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816 Grad Students

From 28 Countries

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Full Funding

Ph.D. Full Funding Commitment

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R1 Classification

Earned Within the University's First 20 Years

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Fastest-Growing

Public University in The Nation (U.S. Dept. of Education)

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