UC Berkeley pushes the boundaries of knowledge, challenges convention and expands opportunity to create the leaders of tomorrow.

The University of California, Berkeley, is the No. 1 public university in the world. Over 40,000 students attend classes in 15 colleges and schools, offering over 300 degree programs. Set the pace with your colleagues and community, and set the bar for giving back.

The University of California was founded in 1868, born out of a vision in the State Constitution of a university that would “contribute even more than California’s gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations.”

For over 150 years, UC Berkeley has been reimagining the world by challenging convention and generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value. Take a look back at Berkeley’s milestones and discoveries and learn more about our 26 faculty Nobel Prize winners and 35 alumni winners.

From 10 faculty members, 40 students and three fields of study at the time of its founding, UC Berkeley has grown to more than 1,500 faculty, 45,000 students and over 300 degree programs.

Start your UC Berkeley journey by learning more about the basic admissions requirements that make Berkeley students stand out.

UC Berkeley Extension; Summer Sessions; Study Abroad; Academics Berkeley is home to some of the world’s greatest minds leading more than 130 academic departments and 80 interdisciplinary research units and addressing the world’s most pertinent challenges. Academics Overview; Schools & colleges ...

UC Berkeley Extension; Summer Sessions; Study Abroad; Academics Berkeley is home to some of the world’s greatest minds leading more than 130 academic departments and 80 interdisciplinary research units and addressing the world’s most pertinent challenges. Academics Overview; Schools & colleges ...

We're thrilled you're considering Berkeley for your graduate study. We offer more than 100 programs for master's, professional, and doctoral students to pursue their dreams.

Admission to UC Berkeley is a two-step process: satisfying requirements and selection. Learn more about the Admissions process.