Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- Set by each country's Fulbright office — often spring to summer, about 15 months before study begins
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QS 2027 =20PublicExtremely selectiveLimited aid
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, United States berkeley.edu(opens in a new tab)Founded 1868
Overview
The flagship of the University of California system, a public research powerhouse in computer science, engineering, economics and the sciences.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- =20 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 89.7/100- Academic reputation100
- Employer reputation100
- Employment outcomes99.6
- Faculty–student ratio29.3
- International students61.5
- Citations per faculty92.3
- Sustainability97.7
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Extremely selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Directly through the university
Requirements
English proficiency
About IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 90 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 115.
Standardized testing
Not required for most applicants
University of California campuses do not use SAT/ACT in admission.
Not yet verifiedSource: UC Berkeley — official site(opens in a new tab)
Deadlines
UC application
Typically 30 November for the following autumn
Indicative — confirmSource: University of California(opens in a new tab)
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. above $50,000 per year for non-residents
Indicative — confirmSource: UC Berkeley — official site(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Limited aid
Very limited need-based aid for international students.
Indicative — confirmSource: UC Berkeley — official site(opens in a new tab)
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- Deadline
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- Deadline
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- Location
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- Deadline
- Window 1: 18 Jan – 26 Feb 2027 · Window 2: 29 Mar – 21 May 2027
Programs
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
- Data Science
- Haas Business Administration
- Economics
- Chemistry
Fields: Computer Science · Engineering · Economics · Business & Management · Data Science & AI · Natural Sciences · Politics & International Relations · Environment & Sustainability
International students
Applies through the single University of California application.
Application
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