UC Berkeley

Since 1862, the University of California, Berkeley is a place where the brightest minds from across the globe come together to explore, ask questions and improve the world. Today, Berkeley is home to more than 33,000 undergraduate and 12,000 graduate students studying in more than 300 academic disciplines in 14 schools and colleges. Berkeley has been at the forefront of research throughout its history. Here students can work side-by-side with Nobel Laureates, Fields medal winners, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur fellows. You’ll find a world of opportunities to help you grow and transform. Known for its natural beauty, temperate climate and cultural diversity, the San Francisco Bay Area is home to more than 7 million people who hail from around the world. Students come from every state in the nation and more than 100 countries worldwide. Bay Area residents enjoy access to outdoor recreation, arts, Silicon Valley startups, and more.