University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Official website ↗
11%
Admission rate
33,068
Undergraduates
$54,800
Tuition (U.S. out-of-state)
$47,842
Cost of attendance / yr
$100,212
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
Public university: the tuition shown is the rate for U.S. students from other states. International students usually pay this rate or more, and need extra funds for health insurance and visa costs — check the college's international cost page.
Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-10; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined — public universities publish in-state costs; international students pay more. |
|---|---|
| Money from the college | Need-based aid: not yet determined. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 3 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students; the college does not publish amounts. |
| Chances of admission | very selective: about 1 in 9 applicants is admitted. English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 115. |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Berkeley, CA · Midsize city · summer highs about 23°C, winter lows about 6°C · 17 km from OAK airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Meets full financial need | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“The Regents’ & Chancellor’s Scholarship is UC Berkeley’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarship, awarded to exceptional students who demonstrate creativity, leadership, service, and strong convictions.”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“All students who apply, including first-year and transfer international students, are automatically considered.”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
| Forms for international aid applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Must request aid when applying? | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| SAT / ACT policy | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| English proficiency | English requirements
Sources (3)“Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 90/4.5 or better”admissions.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International English Language testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5”admissions.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“DuoLingo English Test (DET) with a minimum score of 115”admissions.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Leaders Scholarship at UC Berkeley Program
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“The International Leaders Scholarship supports talented international students”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“This need-based scholarship provides financial assistance for up to four years”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“These scholarships do not require students to submit a separate application— all admitted undergraduate international students are automatically considered for the scholarship programs for which they are eligible.”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Regents’ & Chancellor’s Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“The Regents’ & Chancellor’s Scholarship is UC Berkeley’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarship”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“All students who apply, including first-year and transfer international students, are automatically considered.”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“These scholarships do not require students to submit a separate application— all admitted undergraduate international students are automatically considered for the scholarship programs for which they are eligible.”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Robinson International Scholars Program
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“this special program supports select international students who are refugees or stateless individuals.”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“The program includes a need-based scholarship for up to four years.”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“These scholarships do not require students to submit a separate application— all admitted undergraduate international students are automatically considered for the scholarship programs for which they are eligible.”financialaid.berkeley.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $161,143 | $204,379 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $154,713 | $200,543 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $94,811 | $144,599 |
| Operations Research | $95,812 | $138,883 |
| Economics | $88,608 | $135,050 |
| Statistics | $84,849 | $133,986 |
| Chemical Engineering | $89,950 | $121,027 |
| Cognitive Science | $62,757 | $120,193 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,340 | $119,371 |
| Applied Mathematics | $85,411 | $118,414 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $74,075 | $110,597 |
| Civil Engineering | $84,461 | $108,548 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included.
Location
| City / state | Berkeley, CA |
|---|---|
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Nearest major airport | Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), about 17 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Climate
| Warmest month (Sep) | average high 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Coldest month (Jan) | average low 6°C (42°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 474 mm |
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °C | 14° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 14° |
| Low °C | 6° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain mm | 87 | 89 | 69 | 34 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 51 | 98 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Oakland Metro Intl Ap, Ca Us weather station, about 17 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.