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About USB
University of California (USB) — public non-profit university. It is located in Berkeley, United States. USB is an active member of University of California System, Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Association of American Universities (AAU), International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is ranked 10. USB is one of the best universities in the United States. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE) places the university in 8 position in the rating.
USB does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Arts & Humanities | 5 |
Engineering & Technology | 5 |
Natural Sciences | 7 |
Social Sciences & Management | 7 |
Accounting & Finance | 9 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 12 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 24 |

USB tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at USB is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 10,245 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 6,542 USD. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Additional costs
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
Study programs at USB
Agriculture & Forestry
Ecosystem Management and Forestry
Genetics and Plant Biology
Marine Science
Law
Legal Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Conservation and Resource Studies
Economics
Environmental Economics and Policy
Environmental Engineering Science
Geology
Accounting & Finance
Economics
Social Sciences & Management
African American Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Architecture
Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences - Materials Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences - Nuclear Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and Business Administration
Geography
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Art History
Art Practice
Dance and Performance Studies
Film
Education & Training
Psychology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Science
Berkeley Global Chemistry Visiting Student Program
Berkeley Global Chemistry Visiting Student Program
Physical Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Science
Berkeley Physics International Education
Berkeley Physics International Education
History, Philosophy & Theology
Anthropology
Architecture
Art History
Art Practice
Dance and Performance Studies
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
African American Studies
American Studies
Classical Languages
Cognitive Science
Comparative Literature
Humanities
African American Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Architecture
Art History
Journalism & Media
Media Studies
Medicine
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Science
Berkeley Global Chemistry Visiting Student Program
Berkeley Global Chemistry Visiting Student Program
Berkeley Physics International Education
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics
Economics & Business Management
Bioengineering and Business Administration
Business Administration
Civil Engineering and Business Administration
Economics
Environmental Economics and Policy
Applied Sciences & Professions
Society and Environment
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering
Bioengineering
Bioengineering and Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering - Nuclear Engineering
Other
Berkeley Global Access
Berkeley Global Access
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program Entrepreneurship
Biology and Business
Accounting & Finance
Financial Engineering
Agriculture & Forestry
Forestry
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Development Practice
Earth and Planetary Science
Energy and Resources
Environmental Health Sciences
Forestry
Education & Training
Education
Physical Sciences
Berkeley Physics International Education
Berkeley Physics International Education
Computer Science
Development Practice
Earth and Planetary Science
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Information Management and Systems
SCET Startup Semester Entrepreneurship Program
Statistics
Medicine
Berkeley Global Access program
Berkeley Global Access program
Berkeley Global Chemistry Visiting Student Program
Berkeley Global Chemistry Visiting Student Program
Berkeley Physics International Education
Engineering & Technology
Architecture
Berkeley Global Access program
Berkeley Global Access program
Bioengineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Asian Studies
Berkeley Global Access program
Berkeley Global Access program
Global Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Berkeley Global Access program
Berkeley Global Access program
Berkeley Global Chemistry Visiting Student Program
Berkeley Global Chemistry Visiting Student Program
Berkeley Physics International Education
Humanities
Asian Studies
Berkeley Global Access program
Berkeley Global Access program
Global Studies
History, Philosophy & Theology
Art Practice
Social Sciences & Management
Art Practice
Asian Studies
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program Entrepreneurship
Demography
Development Practice
Journalism & Media
Journalism
Public Affairs
Economics & Business Management
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program Entrepreneurship
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program Entrepreneurship
Evening and Weekend MBA
Applied Sciences & Professions
Real Estate Development and Design
Social Welfare
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Art Practice
City Planning
Folklore
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
Other
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program Entrepreneurship
Legal Studies
Legal Studies
Computer Science & IT
Information Management and Systems
Education & Training
Joint Doctoral Program in Special Education
Learning Sciences and Human Development
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Classics
Comparative Literature
English
French
Hispanic Languages and Literatures
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Designated Emphasis in Science and Technology Studies
Energy and Resources
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Integrative Biology
Accounting & Finance
Business Administration - Accounting
Business Administration - Business and Public Policy
Business Administration - Finance
Business Administration - Management of Organizations
Business Administration - Marketing
Applied Sciences & Professions
Business Administration - Real Estate
Medicine
Bioengineering
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Comparative Biochemistry
Endocrinology
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration - Accounting
Business Administration - Business and Public Policy
Business Administration - Finance
Business Administration - Management of Organizations
Business Administration - Marketing
Engineering & Technology
Applied Science and Technology
Architecture
Bioengineering
City and Regional Planning
Energy and Resources
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
City and Regional Planning
Classics
Film and Media
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
Physical Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Applied Science and Technology
Biophysics
Designated Emphasis in Science and Technology Studies
Energy and Resources
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Applied Science and Technology
Bioengineering
Biophysics
Comparative Biochemistry
History, Philosophy & Theology
African American Studies
Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology
Buddhist Studies
Classical Archaeology
Ethnic Studies
Humanities
African American Studies
Buddhist Studies
Classical Archaeology
Classics
Comparative Literature
Social Sciences & Management
African American Studies
Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology
Buddhist Studies
Business Administration - Business and Public Policy
Business Administration - Finance

Bachelor degree at USB
USB accept applicants with a GPA of at least 2 to undergraduate programs, as well as those who successfully passed the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results.
Master's degree at USB
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
Doctorate degree at USB
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 7 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 90.
USB campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Berkeley. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. USB regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
Students can stay in United States for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. Graduates of USB are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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