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University of California, Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley is one of the most prominent research universities of the world offering a distinctive environment for the pursuit and expansion of knowledge. Be it research work or teaching, the university excels in all areas of academics. Shortly called UC, the University of California has its campuses in different places. In addition to having world-class classrooms and labs, UC has dozens of museums, concert halls, art galleries, libraries, gardens, observatories and marine centers that attract students from different locations. The University of California being the largest health sciences institute in the nation has five medical schools and hospitals in Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. The different campuses of the University of California offer exciting environments that promote world-class educational and research opportunities and generate a wide range of benefits and services that touch the lives of Californians all through the state. UC, not only admits students from the United States of America, but also welcomes and encourages international students to pursue their higher education.

History
  • Founded in the wake of the gold rush, the University of Berkley today is one of the preeminent universities in the world.
  • In 1868, the University of California was leased.
  • The flagship campus of the University was established at Berkley.
  • The University boasts of 21 faculty members who have been named Nobel Prize winners along with 32 MacArthur Fellows and 4 Pulitzer Prize winners.
Programs

Undergraduate Programs
There are over 350 degree programs offered by the University of Berkeley. These programs include programs that revolve around astronomy, Asian studies, mathematics, media study, women's studies, vision science, industrial engineering and operations research, etc.

Graduate Programs
The University of Berkeley offers graduate programs (M.A/M.S./Ph.D.) in a vast range of subjects including bioengineering, architecture, applied science and technology, city and regional planning, demography, folklore, English, Hispanic language and literature, integrative biology, law, mechanical engineering, optometry, etc.

UC Extension And Summer Classes
The University of Berkeley has various centers that offer extension classes and summer classes. The executive education center offers various executive programs in finance, information technology, marketing and product management, biotechnology, etc. These programs are specially customized to meet the needs of professionals. The education abroad program acts as an international exchange program. The University also arranges summer programs for visiting students. The University of Berkeley's lifelong learning community is a year-round program of courses, lectures, special events, and interest circles for older adults.

Admission Details
For admission as a freshman, an applicant needs to complete high school courses with a GPA as defined by the scholarship requirement of the University. International students require a valid GRE score to apply in the University. Plus, if the applicant is not a native English speaker, then he/she also needs to submit his/her ToEFL scores. Applicants who are seeking readmission at Berkeley have to pay a readmission fee to get back into the institute. Plus, if the applicant was studying at a different institute, the applicant also has to send all the official transcripts.

Known as the "flagship" campus of the University of California, the University offers the highest number of distinguished graduate programs in the United States of America. It's really a great institute to be a part of, you will not be let down!