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An array of new programs will support graduate student success. Learn more

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Graduate News

November 12, 2021
UC Santa Cruz named 2021 HSI leader by Fulbright Program
November 3, 2021Researchers find whales eat more than expected
October 14, 2021Biologist Roxanne Beltran wins prestigious Packard Fellowship

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Graduate Studies

Master's student Christopher Villalpando Estrada discusses his work on a wireless water pressure sensor that can be used in residential settings, so households can monitor their water usage and adjust as needed. Watch»

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Scholar Spotlight - Nerea Lezama Ochoa

Nerea Lezama-Ochoa is a marine biologist from the Basque Country (Spain), working as a UCSC postdoc at the Environmental Research Division (ERD), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Monterey. Continue»

Graduate Programs

UC Santa Cruz offers graduate study in 41 academic fields and 57 concentrations. Many graduate programs have interdisciplinary components, and students are encouraged to explore the conceptual connections between related fields. Click here for a full list of our programs.

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Graduate Horizons

The Divison of Graduate Studies has launched the Graduate Horizons program - professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars through group events and individual mentoring. Learn more about what's happening with Graduate Horizons.

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