University of California-San Francisco

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a public four-year institution located in San Francisco, California, within a large city campus setting. UCSF is a specialized health sciences university, enrolling 3,251 students (IPEDS 2023) across its graduate and professional programs. The institution focuses exclusively on the health sciences, distinguishing it from general-purpose universities.

UCSF offers programs including Health/Health Care Administration and Management at the bachelor's level and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the bachelor's level, alongside a broad range of graduate and professional health sciences programs. These offerings reflect the university's deep integration with clinical practice, research, and healthcare systems.

Located in San Francisco, California, UCSF occupies a central position in one of the world's leading biomedical research and healthcare ecosystems. The city's concentration of hospitals, biotechnology firms, and research institutions provides students with exceptional clinical training and professional networking opportunities.