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University of California, Davis

university, Davis, California, United States

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The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is a public university located in Davis, California. It is part of the larger University of California system. Originally established as an experimental farm school in 1908, UC Davis has grown into a major educational and research institution with campuses covering over 5,000 acres. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across various disciplines, including professional schools for law, medicine, and veterinary medicine. UC Davis also hosts significant research centers, such as the California National Primate Research Center.12

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