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University of California, Merced

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Merced, California, United States
UC Merced opened Sept. 5, 2005, as the newest campus in the University of California Opens a New Window. system and the first American research university of the 21st century. Situated near Yosemite National Park, the campus significantly expands access to the UC system for students throughout the state, with a special mission to increase college-going rates. 
  • #401 Ranking
  • 111 Scholarships
  • 395 Academic Staff
  • 8,459 Students
  • 946 Students (int'l)
  • 4,399 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

History

The history of UC Merced dates back to 1988, when the UC Regents Opens a New Window.first authorized planning for at least one additional campus based on projections of long-range enrollment demand. From an initial review of more than 80 sites in the San Joaquin Valley, 20 were initially advanced for additional study. 

Education

UC Merced’s three schools -  the School of Engineering Opens a New Window., School of Natural Sciences Opens a New Window., and School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Opens a New Window. -  offer undergraduate and graduate programs, resources and laboratories that enrich students’ educational experiences. 

Research

Just like at other UC campuses, academic research is a critical part of UC Merced's mission. The process of discovery provides our students with a deeper understanding of the world and its cultural, social, natural and engineered systems, but more, it solves issues and challenges that are critical to the growth, health and overall well-being of the region, the state, nation and world.Our researchers are conducting groundbreaking work in diabetes, cancer, bacterial diseases, antibiotic resistance, solar energy, climate change, water quality and availability, ecology, engineering, archeology, cultures, history, political science, computer science and much, much more. 

Career

Career - Explore career areas 

  • Trial and error jobs
  • Take career assessments
  • Attend career fairs
  • Attend career planning workshops or meet with a career counselor individually.

University of California, Merced Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of California, Merced. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
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MPOWER Financing
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available

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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
401
2024
401 -100
2023
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
501
2023
501 -100
2022
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
698 -25
2023
673
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

The Office of Student Life is here to encourage involvement in campus life, support student initiatives and serve as a primary liaison for students. Education happens both inside and outside the classroom and a successful college career includes social as well as intellectual development. Invest in your own success by getting involved! 

Housing services

  • Valley Terraces
  • The Summits  Tenaya Hall
  • The Summits  Half Dome
  • The Summits  Cathedral Hall
  • Tuolumne Hall
  • Sierra Terraces  Tuolumne Hall
  • Mariposa Hall
  • Sierra Terraces 
  •  Mariposa Hall. 

Library services

In keeping with the University’s mission of teaching, research and service, the mission of the UC Merced Library is to achieve excellence by meeting the diverse research, teaching and public service needs of UC Merced researchers (students, faculty and staff) with targeted, quality collections and relevant services.

ICT services

The primary mission of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) at UC Merced is to provide students, faculty, and staff high quality infrastructure, support, and innovation in the delivery of information technology products and services.

Medical services

The Health Care Facilitator Program can assist you with: 

  • Understanding your insurance plan evidence of coverage booklet
  • Medicare questions and problems
  • Navigating your health plan systems
  • Quality of care issues
  • Escalated billing problems which you have been unable to resolve yourself
  • Appeals and grievances
  • Denial of treatment issues not related to enrollment/eligibility.

Campus life

UC Merced students have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to help create the student life experience for those who will follow. They are invited to add to campus traditions, create new student organizations and activities, and offer ideas on student services, planning priorities and university growth and development. 

Sports facilities

UC Merced’s Athletics Opens a New Window. and Recreation Opens a New Window. program offers an abundant assortment of activities to develop the body, from group fitness classes and sports clubs to intramural sports and outdoor activities. 

Student clubs

  • Anthropology Society 
  • Club Chess 
  • Club Fraternity and Sorority Life 
  • Greek Life 
  • Go Cart Racing  
  • Radio Club.

Accreditation

UC Merced was granted Initial Accreditation in July 2011 for a seven year period, the maximum term possible for a newly accredited institution. This achievement confirms our educational effectiveness as demonstrated through a comprehensive, multi-year review process.  Most importantly, it reflects the dedication of our faculty, students, and staff to pursuing excellence in our mission of teaching, research, and service.

Merced, California, United States

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