History
One of the world’s leading health sciences universities, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), dates its founding to 1864, when South Carolina surgeon Hugh Toland founded a private medical school in San Francisco.
Education
UCSF’s four professional schools — Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy — and the Graduate Division consistently rank as top programs nationwide in their fields and attract the world’s most talented students. Our Global Health Sciences program involves more than 70 faculty from across each school, preparing students with hands-on training for global health expertise and leadership.
Research
UCSF’s four professional schools — Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy — and the Graduate Division consistently rank as top programs nationwide in their fields and attract the world’s most talented students. Our Global Health Sciences program involves more than 70 faculty from across each school, preparing students with hands-on training for global health expertise and leadership.
Career
Career Advisors are UCSF faculty who have been selected by their department to advise medical students through the specialty selection and residency application process. Confidential Advisors are not part of their department's residency intern selection committee.
University of California, San Francisco Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of California, San Francisco. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
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35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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28000 USD
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Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
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24000 USD
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Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
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22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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22000 USD
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Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
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21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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20000 USD
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Top-Up Scholarship
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
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5000 USD
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
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3000 USD
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Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
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1000 USD
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Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
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400 USD
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01 Mar 2025
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
20 1
2023
21 -2
2022
19
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
15 1
2023
16
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. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The mission of the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) is to serve the collective interests of graduate and professional students at UCSF in order to improve student life on a university and system wide level through dialogue, action, and activities between students, faculty, and staff.
Housing services
Student accommodations are determined on a case by case basis, depending on the student's specific needs and disability. We will never blanket deny or approve accommodations based on previous cases/students.
Although accommodation needs vary between individuals, there are some common accommodations for students with disabilities. Where appropriate these may include, but are not limited to:
- Academic support services (e.g. notetaking assistance, recording, campus resources)
- Extended time for exams and assessments
- Alternate format reading & course materials (electronic, braille, large-print)
- Assistive technology (software, hardware, high and low-tech)
- Adaptive equipment
- Reduced course load
- Alteration of exam format
Library services
Library include:
- Archives and Special Collections
- Databases
- Online Journals
- Ebooks
- Course Reserves
- Expert Guides by Subject
- Tobacco and Industry Documents
Medical services
Incorporating massage into your health routine is an essential way to keep your body and mind performing optimally. Our certified massage therapists are trained to carefully evaluate your unique needs and design individualized treatment plans accordingly.
Campus life
West & East Campus Facilities Services
- Campus Engineering, Trades, and Building Maintenance
- Campus Site Support and Facilities Project Coordination
- Custodial Services
- Landscaping Services
- Housing Maintenance Services
- Fire and Life Safety Services
- Locksmith and Security Services
- Elevator Services
Sports facilities
Bakar Fitness & Recreation Center features state-of-the-art equipment, a dedicated Pilates studio, two swimming pools, and a climbing wall. With three floors of activities, an NBA full-sized gymnasium, and a sunny rooftop pool, you’ll be sure to find your fitness bliss at Mission Bay.
Student clubs
Student Associations
- National Association of Graduate-Professional Students
- UC Students' Association
- Associated Students of the Graduate Division
- UCSF Graduate Division Support and Resources for Students
- Graduate & Professional Student Association - GPSA
- Student Academic Affairs
- Synapse (UCSF's student newspaper)
- Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (CACSW)
- CACSW Resources
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is the regional organization that is responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities and colleges in California, Hawaii and the Pacific Basin.
- WASC provides the accreditation for UCSF as a whole and for the Graduate Division in particular.