Information for Global Partners
UC San Diego welcomes universities, organizations and institutions from around the world to pursue partnerships with departments, schools, research units, and the entire campus. As a renowned R1 public research University, UC San Diego is constantly broadening our global horizons to be a leading higher education institution both domestically and internationally.
Stats, Facts, & Rankings
A University of California (UC) system campus, UC San Diego is recognized as one of the top 20 research universities worldwide. Our culture of collaboration sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. Everything we do is dedicated to ensuring our students have the opportunity to become changemakers, equipped with the multidisciplinary tools needed to accelerate answers to our world’s most pressing issues.
$1.73 BILLION
UC San Diego received $1.73 billion in sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2024.
U.S. & WORLD RANKINGS
- 9th Most Influential Researchers in the World (Clarivate 2024)
- 18th Best University in the World (ARWU 2024)
- 21st Best University in the World (U.S. News and World Report 2024-25)
- 7th Best Public University in the U.S. (CWUR 2024)
- 3rd Best Public University in the U.S. (Forbes 2024)
- 12th Best Research University in the U.S. (Leiden University 2023)
NAFSA 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
NAFSA, the world’s largest association dedicated to international education and exchange, is holding the Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego from May 27 to 30, 2025. UC San Diego is co-sponsoring this year's conference, and we invite our global partners to arrange visits, tours and meetings during their time in San Diego.
Partnership Resources
Explore the multiple ways to partner with UC San Diego.
MOUS & Agreements
Formalize an institutional partnership through MOUs and agreements.
Partnership Database
Find out about UC San Diego’s existing global partnerships.
Campus Visits
Start organizing your short-term visit to campus and the San Diego community.
Sponsored Student Services
UC San Diego actively welcomes international students sponsored by external agencies to consider our campus as a destination for their education and research activities. Learn about services dedicated to supporting UC San Diego's sponsored international students.