University of California - Berkeley

🏆 #6 global university (US News); #8 THE 2025; #17 QS 2026.

🌍 15% international student population; 7,158 total international enrollment.

📊 New international enrollment grew 29% (2,911 new students).

🔬 #1 ranked public university globally; research peers: Harvard, Stanford, MIT.

⚙️ Applied AI Engineering Summer Institute for international undergraduates.

📍 Berkeley, California campus near San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at University of California - Berkeley is approximately USD 8,500.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at University of California - Berkeley for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

University of California - Berkeley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) , Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and ABET .

The employment rate at University of California - Berkeley is 91% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from University of California - Berkeley that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

University of California, Berkeley offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 and J-1 visa advising, I-20 documentation, and SEVIS compliance through the Berkeley International Office (BIO)

• Berkeley international merit scholarships and graduate research fellowships available through individual departments

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and advising through the Student Learning Center (SLC) and BIO

• On-campus housing in Berkeley residential halls with dedicated international student orientation facilitated by BIO

• OPT/CPT advising, career fairs, and employer networking through the Berkeley Career Engagement office

Some of the rankings of University of California - Berkeley include:

#17 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026)

#9 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

#15 in National Universities (US News & Reports 2026)

Post-study work permit options at University of California - Berkeley in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days