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University of California, Berkeley

US News #20📍 Berkeley, California

About

The University of California, Berkeley is one of the world's top public research universities, with a world-class reputation in the fields of engineering, computer science, economics, physics and chemistry. Berkeley counts 114 Nobel laureates and 25 Turing Award winners among its community, and has cultivated a large number of leading figures in the technology and academic sectors. Its liberal academic tradition (the Free Speech Movement) and entrepreneurial culture are its defining hallmarks.

⭐ Highlights

Ranked as the #1 public university in the world
114 Nobel Prize laureates affiliated with the university
25 Turing Award winners affiliated with the university
Liberal academic tradition
World-leading engineering and computer science programs

📚 Top Programs

Computer ScienceElectrical EngineeringEconomicsPhysicsChemistryMathematicsBusiness (Haas School of Business)LawEnvironmental Science

💰 Fees

TuitionApproximately $44,000 per year (non-resident)

Living CostsApproximately $20,000 per year

Application DeadlineUC system deadline is November 30 (for fall admission)

💼 Career Outcomes

Graduates have strong employment competitiveness, with most joining Fortune 500 companies, well-known financial institutions and top tech firms. The university has a comprehensive career development center that provides abundant internship and on-campus recruitment opportunities.

📋 Admission Information

🎓Undergraduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 100+ (iBT/TOEFL iBT Band 5+), IELTS 7.0+
Standardized Tests	UC system is Test-Blind (SAT/ACT scores are not considered at all)
GPA	Weighted GPA 4.0+/4.0 for California residents, 4.2+ for non-residents

📄 Required Materials

UC Application

Submitted through the University of California's unified application system

UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ)

4 personal insight essays, each no longer than 350 words

Extracurricular Activities

Up to 20 activities/awards

Academic Transcripts

9th-12th grade transcripts; A-G course requirements must be completed

Letters of Recommendation

Generally not required (exceptions apply for some colleges)

💡 Berkeley's acceptance rate is approximately 11.4% for California residents; the acceptance rate for the College of Engineering and College of Computer Science is even lower, at around 5-8%. EECS (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences) is the most competitive major.

🎯Graduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 90+ (iBT Band 4+), IELTS 7.0+
Standardized Tests	A GRE score of 322+ is recommended; the Haas School of Business MBA program requires a GMAT score of 720+; the School of Law requires an LSAT score of 168+
GPA	Undergraduate GPA 3.6+/4.0

📄 Required Materials

Online application

Submit through the UC Berkeley Graduate Application system

Statement of Purpose

Describe your personal background and research interests

CV/Resume

Comprehensive professional and academic history

Recommendation letters

3 letters of recommendation

Academic transcripts

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

Standardized test scores

Submit according to program requirements

💡 The acceptance rate for the Haas MBA program is approximately 17%. The acceptance rate for the EECS PhD program is approximately 10%. UC Berkeley's Graduate Division is the top recipient of NSF fellowships among all U.S. institutions.

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