Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of California, Davis. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 14 | $28,824 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 9 | $28,824 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 8 | $28,824 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $28,824 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 4 | $28,824 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | $28,824 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $28,824 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $28,824 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $28,824 | See → |
| Business & management | 1 | $28,824 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 1 | $28,824 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $28,824 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $28,824 | See → |
Costs and entry
4 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of California, Davis
The job market for the University of California, Davis' biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of California, Davis cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $28,824 a year. Most courses last 4 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $28,824, engineering & technology $28,824.
How is the University of California, Davis ranked?
The University of California, Davis is ranked #114 by QS (2026), #64 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Agriculture & Forestry (#2) and Veterinary Science (#2).
How many postgraduate courses does the University of California, Davis offer?
57 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (14), natural sciences (9) and life sciences & biotechnology (8).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of California, Davis' own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.