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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| 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 |
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| 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 |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Leaders Scholarship at UC Berkeley Program
Amount not published
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
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
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 2026-11-10Location
| City / state | Berkeley, CA |
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| 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).
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.