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Where University of California, San Francisco stands
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2026 | #21 | No change | A | Research, Prestige |
 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities | 2026-2027 | #22 | Down 6 | B | Research, Prestige |
 CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #39 | Down 19 | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
 SCImago Institutions Rankings | 2026 | #42 | No prior edition | A | Research, Innovation, Prestige |
 Nature Index Research Leaders | 2026 | #75 | No prior edition | B | Research |
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Queer Institute at UCSFUniversity, since 2018
UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing InitiativeUniversity, since 2019
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UCSF Innovation VenturesUniversity, since 2017
UCSF Langley Porter HospitalUniversity, since 1941
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