UC Davis ranks among the nation’s top 10 public universities, and our Communication PhD program is ranked 14th worldwide. We study the questions shaping the modern world: the impacts of AI, virtual reality, social media, online communities, human-computer interaction, communication networks, and more. We offer training in experimentation, statistics, survey design, content analysis, AI, and the gamut of emerging computational methods. Our globally recognized faculty have received prestigious awards, major foundation grants, and serve in key leadership posts in top disciplinary journals and associations.  

 

Graduates from UC Davis are prepared for the academic and industry job markets with world-class training; substantial financial, research, and travel support; and close mentorship. Our graduates place into top research universities and tech, media, and research firms. Because the program is STEM-designated, international students qualify for up to 36 months of work authorization after graduating.