veterinarian examining a dog — Sara Michalak, a resident at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, performs a one-year anniversary checkup on Mija, a dog that was treated for antifreeze poisoning. The campus is ranked first in the nation and second in the world for veterinary science by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. (Michael J. Bannasch/UC Davis)

UC Davis Ranked #1 Veterinary School in Nation

QS World University Rankings Recognizes School as #1 in Nation, #2 in World

by Julia Ann Easley
April 10, 2024

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine continues to be recognized for its global leadership in the field of veterinary science in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, released today (April 10).

Quacquarelli Symonds, or QS, considered one of the most influential international authorities on university rankings, placed UC Davis first in the U.S. and second in the world.

Since veterinary science was added to the rankings in 2015, UC Davis has been first in the world five times and is No. 2 for a fifth time.

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