University of California - Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) was established in 1965 and prides itself on being an unconventional place, a place where innovation is part of the campus’s DNA. UC Santa Cruz is just one among five members of the prestigious Association of American Universities, and is also designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university offers 73 majors and 43 minors for study, and has world-class teachers and modern facilities to complement the educational experience. The Silicon Valley Campus extends the reach of UC Santa Cruz, serving as a research and teaching hub for Baskin Engineering faculty, students, and researchers. UC Santa Cruz is located in and around a redwood forest overlooking the Monterey Bay and is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful college campuses in the world.