Rankings of University of California, San Francisco

The University of California, San Francisco was established in 1864. UCSF has 4 campuses located within the city of San Francisco, California. As part of the University of California System, UCSF is devoted in its entirety to the Health Sciences. It has an outstanding reputation as an institution which conducts incredibly innovative research and is recognised globally as one of the very top institutions in all fields.

Latest ranking updates for University of California, San Francisco
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings update. University of California, San Francisco achieves place 34.
  • December 2023: Urap announced latest results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance with University of California, San Francisco in position 38.
  • December 2023: University of California, San Francisco ranks 841 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.
  • October 2023: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Ranking position #401.

University rankings

    • #38 
    • #176 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #47 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 27 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #74 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #34 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #35 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #32 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #17 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #38 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #90 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #67 
    • #84 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #136 
    • #841 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #39 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Computer Science

    • #110 
    • #256 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #42 
    • #51 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #63 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #15 
    • #51 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #130 
    • #928 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #122 
    • #351 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Law

    • #76 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #109 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #2 
    • #6 
    Dentistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #29 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #10 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #82 
    • #180 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #97 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #15 
    • #33 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #51 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #18 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #76 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #158 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #301 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of California, San Francisco

Dentistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#6 
Medicine & Health
Social Sciences NTU Rankings by Subject
#18 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#51 
Education
Biotechnology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#51 
Engineering
Law GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Law
Chemistry NTU Rankings by Subject
#180 
Natural Sciences
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#256 
Computer Science
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#351 
Mathematics

About University of California, San Francisco

PROS

  • Class sizes are generally small, allowing students to communicate more fluidly with their teachers and colleagues.
  • The university has a strong reputation for having a culturally diverse student population, and take inclusivity policies seriously.
  • The location allows for a great social life, the campus is surrounded by parks, cafeterias, and similar venues to enjoy spending time with your colleagues when you have free time.

CONS

  • Tuition fees are higher than the national average, however, a common opinion is that the work opportunities make it worth it.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1864
Telephone:
(415) 476-9000
Address:
500 Parnassus Avenue
94143-02, San Francisco
USA
Website:
https://www.ucsf.edu/
Social:
  • UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay: The Student Experience
  • One UCSF: Colette DeJong
  • UCSF Medical Students on Facing the Climate Crisis
  • UCSF’s Class of 2017 on Lessons Learned Inside, Outside of Classroom

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FAQ

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University of California, San Francisco is listed in THE Global Employability University Ranking, THE World Reputation Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking, CWTS Leiden Ranking, Scimago Institutions Rankings and more. See all 21 rankings of University of California, San Francisco.

University of California, San Francisco achieved #16 in US News: Best Global Universities. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of California, San Francisco.

University of California, San Francisco achieved the highest ranking for Natural Sciences. It is ranked #1 in (Human Biological Sciences). See all subject rankings for University of California, San Francisco.

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