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University of California Davis

University of California Davis ranks #55 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 95.06 out of 100. It ranks #30 nationally.

| Global Rank 55 | Overall Score 95.06 |
Recognized, Verified | Accredited

Top Country #30

Top North America #33

Top World #55

Global Elite

About University of California Davis

The University of California Davis is a leading public research university located in Davis, California. The campus is characterized by its beautiful natural surroundings and vibrant student life, fostering a sense of community and collaboration. UC Davis emphasizes research and innovation, preparing students for future challenges. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, it is acknowledged for its academic contributions and community engagement. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

University of California Davis Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score
95.06
Global Rank
#55
Regional Rank
#33
Country Rank
#30

University of California Davis Overall Rankings 2027

Explore University of California Davis’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

96.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

97 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

94.5 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

93.5 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

95 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

94 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

95.5 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

95.5 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

95 / 100

Institutional Awards

94 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

94.5 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

93 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

95.5 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

96.5 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

96 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

95 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

94 / 100

Quality of Employment

95.5 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

96 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

95 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

95.5 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

96.5 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

94 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

93.5 / 100

International Student Support

94 / 100

International Students & Faculty

93 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

94.5 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

93.5 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

95.5 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

94 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

94.5 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

96.5 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

96 / 100

Research Output & Scale

97 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

95 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

93.5 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

95.5 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

94.5 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

95 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

95 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

94.5 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

95.5 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

94 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

95 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

94 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

95 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

94.5 / 100

Student Support Services

94.5 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

94 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

93.5 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

93.5 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

94 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

93.5 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

94 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

94 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

94.5 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

94.5 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

94 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

94.5 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

93.5 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

93.5 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

94 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

93.5 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

94 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

94 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

94 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

94.5 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

94.5 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

94 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

95 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

95 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

94 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

95 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

94.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

94.5 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

94.5 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

94 / 100

University of California Davis Historical Rankings

Explore University of California Davis's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for University of California Davis

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
YearOverall ScoreGlobal Rank
1980NA#32
1981NA#35
1982NA#40
1983NA#36
1984NA#35
1985NA#37
1986NA#29
1987NA#29
1988NA#30
1989NA#29
1990NA#35
1991NA#29
1992NA#29
1993NA#42
1994NA#29
1995NA#29
1996NA#29
1997NA#28
1998NA#29
1999NA#29
2000NA#40
2001NA#38
2002NA#36
2003NA#36
2004NA#35
2005NA#35
2006NA#34
2007NA#32
2008NA#32
2009NA#31
2010NA#31
2011NA#30
2012NA#29
2013NA#29
2014NA#29
2015NA#27
2016NA#37
2017NA#37
2018NA#37
2019NA#52
2020NA#53
2021NA#55
2022NA#36
202395#39
202495.1#39
202593.63#40
202693.63#40
202795.06#55

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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