Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1,200 acres of coastal woodland, UC San Diego is a powerful magnet for those seeking a fresh, next-generation approach to education and research. Since its founding over four decades ago, UCSD — one of the ten campuses in the world-renowned University of California system — has rapidly achieved the status as one of the top institutions in the nation for higher education and research. UC San Diego's interdisciplinary ethos and tradition of innovation and risk-taking underlie its research strength and ability to recruit top scholars and students.