World Rank #12 · Berkeley, CaliforniaEst. 1868University of California, Berkeley
Overview
The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is the flagship campus of the University of California system and one of the world's premier public research universities. Founded in 1868, Berkeley has earned a reputation for academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and social activism.
Berkeley has produced 110 Nobel laureates (more than all but two institutions worldwide), discovered 16 chemical elements, and pioneered fields from nuclear physics to computer science. Its faculty and alumni include the inventors of the cyclotron, CRISPR gene editing, and the UNIX operating system.
As a public university, Berkeley offers world-class education at significantly lower tuition than private peers, while its location in the San Francisco Bay Area provides unmatched access to Silicon Valley, biotech, and finance industries.
Faculties & Programs
Engineering
- •Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS)
- •Mechanical Engineering
- •Civil Engineering
- •Industrial Engineering
- •Bioengineering
- •Nuclear Engineering
Letters & Science
- •Computer Science (L&S)
- •Data Science
- •Economics
- •Physics
- •Mathematics
- •Molecular & Cell Biology
- •Psychology
Haas School of Business
- •Undergraduate Business
- •Full-time MBA
- •Evening & Weekend MBA
- •Master of Financial Engineering
School of Law
- •JD
- •LLM
- •PhD in Jurisprudence & Social Policy
School of Public Health
- •MPH
- •Epidemiology
- •Biostatistics
- •Global Health
Location
Campus & City
Berkeley's 1,232-acre campus sits in the hills east of San Francisco Bay, offering stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific. The city of Berkeley is known for its progressive culture, diverse dining, and proximity to San Francisco (20-minute BART ride).
Climate & Lifestyle
Mediterranean — warm, dry summers (20-28°C), mild, wet winters (8-15°C). Fog common in summer mornings. Among the best climates for any major university.
Admissions Requirements
- Academic (GPA)
- Unweighted GPA 3.9+ typical (holistic review); top 5% of class
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL 80+ (minimum) or IELTS 6.5+ (most admitted have significantly higher)
- Standardized Tests
- SAT/ACT not required (test-free since 2021); strong AP/IB scores help
- Deadlines
- November 30 (all applicants) | Decisions: March | Transfer: November 30 | SIR: May 1
Tuition & Scholarships
Cost Breakdown
- Tuition
- $48,000 per year (international — tuition + fees)
- Living costs
- $20,000–$25,000 per year (Bay Area is very expensive)
Available Scholarships
- ✓Berkeley International Office Scholarships
- ✓Fung Scholarship (full ride for entering freshmen)
- ✓Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship (most prestigious)
- ✓Department-specific graduate fellowships
- ✓Cal Alumni Association Scholarships
Campus Life
Berkeley offers 1,000+ student organizations, Division I athletics (Cal Bears), the Greek Theater concert venue, vibrant Telegraph Avenue culture, proximity to SF nightlife, and a politically engaged campus with a rich history of activism.
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