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UCR opens two major new buildings
The UC Riverside campus continues to grow with two major new buildings dedicated to student health and training future physicians now open. The campus opened the doors to the new School of Medicine building on Sept. 26 while the Student Health and Counseling Center celebrated its completion on Sept. 22.
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Scientists unveil fire-safe fuel 
UC Riverside chemical engineers have designed a fuel that ignites only with the application of electric current. Since it doesn’t react to flames and cannot start accidental fires during storage or transport, it is a “safe” liquid fuel.
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UCR Professor & Filmmaker Brings Stories to Life

From Bogotá, Colombia to Hollywood, Patricia Cardoso has carved a career for herself by using humanity and emotions to bring compelling stories to life. She brings representation to an industry where only 4 percent of directors are women, and of that, less than 1 percent are Latina.

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University of California, Riverside's Homecoming! November 2-4, 2023

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Learn How Affordable a UCR Degree Can Be

Grants, scholarships, loans, and work study are offered to UC Riverside students, who receive some of the most generous financial aid packages in the nation. Business Insider ranked UCR No. 2 in the country for financial aid.

Degrees and Majors

Explore more than 80 undergraduate degree programs at UC Riverside. If you want to go far, come here.

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First-Year Students

First Year

UC Riverside first-year students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for a challenge.

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Transfer students

Transfer

Your journey starts here, transfer to UC Riverside. UCR is the right place to help you achieve your goals.

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International students

International

Each year, international students from more than 65 countries choose UC Riverside.
 

International

Graduate students

Graduate

UCR offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate study and research.
 

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The Student Experience

At UCR, our strength lies in our diversity. You'll be joining a community of faculty and students from over 80 countries and countless cultural identities to exchange knowledge, build social mobility, and shape future leaders.

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