The University of the Pacific (UOP), founded in 1851, is a private university located in Stockton, California. It is the first chartered university in California, recognized as a Tier 1 national university by U.S. News & World Report. UOP offers over 80 academic programs, excelling in fields such as computer science and engineering, business, communication, and the arts.

UOP has three main campuses: Stockton, San Francisco, and Sacramento. The Stockton campus is a 1.5-hour drive from San Francisco and about an hour from Silicon Valley. California's 2018 GDP surpassed that of the UK, ranking fifth globally, with Silicon Valley home to 40% of the top 100 companies and a third of U.S. venture capital investment. This provides UOP students with excellent internship, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

California, known as "The Golden State," is a popular destination for Chinese students, with sunny weather year-round, famous universities, numerous tourist attractions, and many Fortune 500 companies. More than 45% of Chinese tourists visiting the U.S. choose California, and over 30% of Chinese immigrants settle there. California is the top choice for Chinese students studying in the U.S.