University of California, Berkeley

Overview

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is a public research university in Berkeley, California, and the original campus of the University of California.

History

The University of California was established in 1868 and developed its flagship Berkeley campus around the merger of the College of California and the state’s public college plans.

Programs

UC Berkeley offers programs across letters and science, engineering, chemistry, computing, data science and society, business, environmental design, natural resources, public policy, law, education and other fields.

Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees depend on the program, study level, residency or citizenship status, and academic year. Applicants should use the university’s official current tuition or cost-of-attendance page for the exact amount.

Admission

Admission requirements vary by program and applicant category. Applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for prerequisites, language requirements, documents and current deadlines.