The University of California, Davis (UC Davis, UCD, or Davis) is a public land-grant research university near Davis, California. Named a Public Ivy, it is the northernmost of the ten campuses of the University of California system. The institution was first founded as an agricultural branch of the system in 1905 and became the seventh campus of the University of California in 1959.
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Davis is a leading center for exploring the fundamental processes that shape life on Earth. It focuses on understanding the incredible diversity of organisms and their interactions with the environment, investigating how life originated, how species adapt and change over time, and how complex ecosystems function. This vibrant academic community fosters curiosity and collaboration, offering comprehensive programs and research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. Students gain a strong foundation in ecological and evolutionary principles, developing critical thinking and quantitative skills essential for careers in research, conservation, education, and environmental fields, supported by access to unique research facilities.
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