AMET USA · University of California, Davis · Fall 2027 entry
Start at UC Davis
in 2027.
Plan your fall 2027 application to UC Davis, a University of California campus known for agriculture, veterinary medicine and environmental science: bachelor’s degrees, master’s and professional degrees, and PhDs. Register by 31 December 2026 for AMET’s early-bird benefits.
Davis, California · University of California · F-1 students can work on campus up to 20 hrs/week · OPT of 1–3 years after graduation
Register by 31 December 2026
Early-bird closes in:
- Priority counselling for your application
- Free one-on-one profile review
- Free F-1 student visa checklist & review
- Early financial aid check
Choose your 2027 study level
UC Davis is a University of California campus known for agriculture, veterinary medicine and environmental science. AMET guides your application, from planning to your F-1 visa.
Bachelor’s degrees
Four-year bachelor’s degrees with a broad first year and a major chosen later. First-year students start in the fall.
Ask about applying → PostgraduateMaster’s & professional degrees
Master’s degrees (1–2 years) and professional degrees such as the MBA, law and public health, depending on the school.
Ask about graduate study → DoctoralPhD & doctoral study
Many PhD programs offer funded places with a tuition waiver and stipend. Admission is highly competitive.
Ask about a PhD →Four early-bird benefits from AMET
Register your interest before 31 December 2026 and AMET will give your 2027 UC Davis application a head start.
Priority counselling
Your application plan moves to the front of AMET’s queue, so you can start on essays, tests and documents sooner.
Free profile review
A one-on-one review of your transcripts, CV, statement and documents with an AMET counsellor before you apply.
Free F-1 visa support
A personalised F-1 student visa checklist, SEVIS and DS-160 guidance, and a practice visa interview.
Financial aid check
We explain UC Davis’s financial aid and scholarship options for international students and help you meet the deadlines.
Early-bird benefits apply to registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026. Admission and financial aid decisions are made by the university; AMET does not guarantee an offer or an award.
How to apply to UC Davis
First-year and transfer applicants use the University of California application (one application for all UC campuses). For fall 2027 entry, the filing period is 1–30 November 2026. Graduate programs apply directly to each department.
UC Application
Filing period 1–30 November 2026 for fall 2027. There is no early round.
Transfer entry
Also through the UC Application by 30 November 2026, usually after two years at a community college.
Master’s & PhD
Apply to each department directly. Deadlines are usually December to February.
Dates are typical and can change; your AMET counsellor confirms the exact deadline for your program. You submit your application to UC Davis yourself, and AMET helps you plan, prepare and review it.
Choose your 2027 intake
Bachelor’s degrees
First-year students start in the fall semester.
Allow time for your decision, I-20, SEVIS fee and F-1 visa interview after you are admitted. Deadlines are typical; your AMET counsellor confirms the dates for your program.
Master’s, professional & PhD
Most graduate programs start in the fall; some also admit students in spring.
*Spring entry is offered by selected programs only. Your AMET counsellor confirms the exact deadline for your program.
Inside UC Davis
Founded in 1905, UC Davis is a University of California campus known for agriculture, veterinary medicine and environmental science, in Davis, California.
Life in Davis
A friendly, bike-loving university city in California’s Central Valley, near Sacramento.
- Bike cityOne of the most cycling-friendly cities in the US.
- Sunny climateWarm, dry summers and mild winters.
- Near SacramentoCalifornia’s capital is about 20 minutes away.
- Bay Area accessSan Francisco is around 90 minutes by train or car.
From registration to your first class
Register by 31 Dec
Send your details below to lock in your early-bird benefits.
Sign your agreement
AMET emails you our Study Abroad Agreement to sign online.
Profile review
Your free one-on-one review of your transcripts, CV and documents.
Apply & get your decision
We guide your UC Application application, essays and documents through to your decision and I-20.
Student visa
Pay your SEVIS fee and prepare for your F-1 visa interview with our free checklist and practice interview.
Early-bird closes 31 December 2026
Register for the 2027 early-bird
Tell us about yourself. An AMET counsellor will be in touch, and we’ll email you right away:
- Your AMET Study Abroad Agreement to review and sign online
- An introduction from our admissions team with your next steps
- The document checklist for your UC Davis application
Prefer to talk first? Book a free consultation or WhatsApp +61 433 463 333.
Thank you, !
We’ve received your interest in UC Davis. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for your AMET Study Abroad Agreement and an introduction email from our admissions team.
2027 early-bird questions
When does the early-bird close?
Registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026 qualify for AMET’s early-bird benefits.
Does registering commit me to anything?
No. Registering secures your early-bird benefits and connects you with an AMET counsellor. You decide whether to apply.
Does AMET submit my application for me?
No. You submit your application to UC Davis yourself, through the UC Application. AMET helps you plan, prepare and review every part of it, and supports your F-1 student visa.
Which 2027 intake should I choose?
Most students start in the fall semester (August–September 2027). First-year deadlines for fall 2027 are mostly between November 2026 and February 2027, so register as early as possible.
Can I work while I study?
F-1 students can usually work on campus up to 20 hours a week while classes are in session and full-time during official breaks. Off-campus work needs specific authorisation such as CPT or OPT.
Can I stay and work after graduating?
Eligible F-1 graduates can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT): generally 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for eligible STEM degrees (up to three years in total).
Start at UC Davis in 2027
Register by 31 December 2026 for your early-bird benefits.
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