The University of California, Berkeley, prides itself on innovative thinking, top-quality research, and dedicated public service. Many students are actively involved in community projects and volunteering opportunities, throwing themselves into the best of Berkeley alongside the exceptional academic experience. Beyond the vibrant campus life, where 1,200 student clubs and organizations engage and inspire, those that study abroad at Berkeley can explore the city’s stunning landscape by going on hikes in the wooded Berkeley Hills or enjoying waterfront views at the Berkeley Marina — and, of course, discovering the best of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
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Programs Offered at University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley Summer Academic Program in Sustainable Urban Design
UC Berkeley Summer Academic Program in Sustainable Urban Design
Join UC Berkeley's DISC Summer Program, and build your portfolio as you explore solutions for sustainable cities, focusing on climate change and urban health.
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UC Berkeley Summer Internship
UC Berkeley Summer Internship
Intern in California with UC Berkeley this summer. Gain hands-on experience at tech startups, financial firms, nonprofits and more; and build your network.
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UC Berkeley Summer Environmental Design
UC Berkeley Summer Environmental Design
University of California, Berkeley's summer environmental design program. Learn from experts, visit sites, and build a portfolio for career advancement.
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UC Berkeley Environmental Design
UC Berkeley Environmental Design
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public service above all else. One of the most prestigious state universities in the country, it has a deeply motivated academic...
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UC Berkeley Academic Program in Physics
UC Berkeley Academic Program in Physics
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public
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Fall 2025 Academic (Physics) + Spring 2026 Academic (Physics)
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UC Berkeley Multidisciplinary Studies
UC Berkeley Multidisciplinary Studies
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public
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Fall 2025 Academic (Multidisciplinary) + Spring 2026 Academic (Multidisciplinary)
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UC Berkeley Humanities & Social Science
UC Berkeley Humanities & Social Science
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public service above all else. One of the most prestigious state universities in the country, it has a deeply motivated academic...
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Fall 2025 Academic (Humanities & Social Sciences) + Spring 2026 Academic (Humanities & Social Sciences)
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UC Berkeley Haas Business
UC Berkeley Haas Business
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public
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Fall 2025 Academic (Haas Business) + Spring 2026 Academic (Haas Business)
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UC Berkeley Entrepreneurship & Technology
UC Berkeley Entrepreneurship & Technology
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public service above all else. One of the most prestigious state universities in the country, it has a deeply motivated academic...
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Fall 2025 Academic (Entrepreneurship & Technology - Graduate)
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UC Berkeley Engineering
UC Berkeley Engineering
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public service above all else. One of the most prestigious state universities in the country, it has a deeply motivated academic...
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Fall 2025 Academic (Engineering) + Spring 2026 (Engineering)
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UC Berkeley Chemistry Research
UC Berkeley Chemistry Research
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public
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UC Berkeley Bioscience
UC Berkeley Bioscience
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public service above all else. One of the most prestigious state universities in the country, it has a deeply motivated academic...
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UC Berkeley Summer Academic Program
UC Berkeley Summer Academic Program
Founded in 1868 and the oldest of the University of California’s 10 research institutions, Berkeley values innovative thinking, top-quality research, and public service above all else. One of the most prestigious state universities in the country, it has a deeply motivated academic...
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Summer A 2024 Academic + Summer D 2024 Academic
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About the University
University of California, Berkeley
There’s something special about UC Berkeley. One of the most prestigious state universities in the country, it is home of the Free Speech Movement, a hotbed of student activism, and with a deeply motivated academic population committed to excellence, it celebrates diversity and community in the urban, eclectic greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Opportunity, here, feels endless. Immerse yourself in a shared student experience both on campus and on the trails of wooded Berkeley Hills, the colorful San Francisco streets, and in the great Californian outdoors.
Learn more at University of California, Berkeley's official website.
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“Since arriving at Berkeley and starting college, I've experienced a lot of fascinating and surprising things. From the charm of the university and its surroundings to the many shops around the university, where you can find anything - such as restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, and clothes stores. There are always so many people, I never feel anxious.”Nami Asaga, Past SAF Student
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"Studying abroad has provided me with the chance to see the real American life"
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