University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Berkeley 🇺🇸
Berkeley, US
From Armenia to UC Berkeley: The Choice That Changed Everything
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by Tigran from Armenia 🇦🇲
University of California-Berkeley 🇺🇸
Berkeley, US
From Faisalabad to UC Berkeley: My Journey as an International Student
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by Husnain from Pakistan 🇵🇰
University of California-Berkeley 🇺🇸
Berkeley, US
From Nigeria to California: My Journey to UC Berkeley
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by Ebube from Nigeria 🇳🇬
University of California-Berkeley 🇺🇸
Berkeley, US
My journey from Peru to UC Berkeley as a Research Scholar at Ohainle Lab
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by Fabricio from Peru 🇵🇪
University of California-Berkeley 🇺🇸
Berkeley, US
What got me into UC Berkeley and why my time there was bittersweet
by A from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-2025 undergraduateUniversity of California-Berkeley is located in Midsize City of Berkeley, CA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$75,830Total Cost (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $45,627 |
| Books and supplies | $1,273 |
| On-campus housing | $22,692 |
| On-campus other expenses | $6,238 |
| Total | $75,830 |
Rankings
#8Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#12QS World University Rankings 2025
#17U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023