University of California, San Francisco
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University Overview
Established in 1864, University of California, San Francisco is a non-profit public state specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of San Francisco (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 156 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCSF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Location
Address:500 Parnassus Avenue San Francisco 94143-0244 California United States
Tel:+1 (415) 476 9000
Fax:+1 (415) 476 9690
Other locations:Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz
Study Areas and Degree Levels
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
Year of first Accreditation
1976
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), Division of Accreditation
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPEAC), Accreditation Commission
Memberships and Affiliations
- University of California System (UC System)
Pre-Bachelor degrees
It includes undergraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to tertiary certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate degrees that are below the bachelor's degree level.
2) usually take less than 2 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as short-cycle tertiary education (ISCED Level 5) programs that are typically practically based, vocational or occupationally specific and prepare for labor market entry. These programs may also provide a pathway to other tertiary programs such as bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor's degrees
It includes undergraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to bachelor's degrees.
2) usually take between 3 to 5 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as bachelor's or equivalent (ISCED Level 6) programs that are designed to provide intermediate academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a first tertiary degree or equivalent qualification.
Master's degrees
It includes postgraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to master's degrees.
2) usually take between 1 to 3 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as master's or equivalent (ISCED Level 7) programs that are designed to provide advanced academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a second tertiary degree or equivalent qualification.
Doctoral's degrees
It includes postgraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to doctorate degrees.
2) usually take 4 or more years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as doctorate or equivalent (ISCED Level 8) programs that are designed primarily to lead to an advanced research qualification, usually concluding with the submission and defense of a substantive dissertation of publishable quality based on original research.
Arts & Humanities
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Applied Arts
- Classics
- Design
- Education
- Fine Arts
- History
- Literature
- Museum Studies
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religion and Theology
- Visual Arts
- Other Arts & Humanities Studies
Business & Social Sciences
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Accounting / Finance
- Anthropology / Archaeology
- Business / Commerce / Management
- Communication and Media Studies
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Law
- Library and Information Science
- Physical Education / Sport Science
- Political and International Studies
- Social Policy / Public Administration
- Social Work
- Sociology / Psychology
- Tourism / Hospitality
- Other Business & Social Science Studies
Language & Cultural
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Aboriginal / Indigenous People Studies
- African Studies
- American & Caribbean Studies
- Ancient and Modern Languages
- Asian Studies
- English Studies
- European Studies
- French Studies
- Germanic Studies
- Indian / South Asian Studies
- Italian Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Portuguese Studies
- Russian / Eastern European Studies
- Spanish Studies
- Other Language & Cultural Studies
Medicine & Health
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Agriculture / Forestry / Botany
- Aquaculture / Marine Science
- Architecture
- Aviation
- Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Computer / Information Technology
- Energy / Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Geology
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Multimedia
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacy / Pharmacology
- Physics
- Textiles and Fibre Science
- Zoology / Veterinary Science
- Other Science & Technology Studies
Engineering
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer and IT Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering
- Mining and Metallurgical Engineering
- Other Engineering Studies
Science & Technology
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Agriculture / Forestry / Botany
- Aquaculture / Marine Science
- Architecture
- Aviation
- Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Computer / Information Technology
- Energy / Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Geology
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Multimedia
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacy / Pharmacology
- Physics
- Textiles and Fibre Science
- Zoology / Veterinary Science
- Other Science & Technology Studies