The University of California (UC) system comprises multiple campuses, several of which rank highly globally. UC Berkeley and UCLA are the most prominent, often featured in top 20 lists. According to the 2023 QS World University Rankings, UC Berkeley ranks 10th, while UCLA holds the 29th position. Other UC campuses, like UC San Diego and UC Davis, also appear within the top 100.
Times Higher Education’s 2023 rankings place UC Berkeley at 8th and UCLA at 20th. These rankings reflect academic reputation, research output, and international collaboration, solidifying UC’s status as a leading public university system worldwide.