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 belongs to the top-30 best universities in the world. USB is one of the best universities in the United States. Times Higher Education World University Ranking — THE, which is based on 13 criterias, places the institution in 8 place.
USB does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
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Berkeley, United States
- Establishment year
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1868
- Students
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42,324
- International students
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9,428
- Female students
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51%
- Acceptance rate
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17%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#27
- Rating in the USA
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2021#4
- Rating THE
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2022#8
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.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local14,308 USD/year
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Foreign29,746 USD/year
- Master
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Local11,439 USD/year
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Foreign26,537 USD/year
- Doctoratethere are free programs
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Local10,245 USD/year
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Foreign6,542 USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus20,530 USD/year
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off campus15,638 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus5,595 USD/year
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off campus5,874 USD/year
Bachelor degree at USB
Admission to a bachelor's program is based on the results of entrance exams, but GPA also plays an important role. Your score must not be lower than 2. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.
- GPA
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2
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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500
Master's degree at USB
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. It is impossible to enter USB for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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550
USB campus
The city campus of USB provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Berkeley has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. 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. Not only locals study at USB, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
United States allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. Graduates of USB find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
