The University of California, Berkeley, prides itself on innovative thinking, top-quality research, and dedicated public service. Many students are actively involved in community projects and volunteer opportunities, throwing themselves into the best of Berkeley alongside the exceptional academic experience. Beyond the vibrant campus life, where 1,200 student clubs and organizations engage and inspire, you can explore the city’s stunning landscape by going on hikes in the wooded Berkeley Hills or enjoying waterfront views at the Berkeley Marina — and, of course, discovering the best of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Study Abroad at University of California, Berkeley
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Biology Lab Workshops UCB
The University of California, Berkeley, prides itself on innovative thinking, top-quality research, and dedicated public service. Many students are actively involved in community projects and volunteer opportunities, throwing themselves into the best of Berkeley, alongside the...
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UC Berkeley Environmental Design
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UC Berkeley Environmental Design
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UC Berkeley Academic Program in Physics
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UC Berkeley Academic Program in Physics
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UC Berkeley Multidisciplinary Studies
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UC Berkeley Multidisciplinary Studies
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UC Berkeley Humanities & Social Science
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UC Berkeley Humanities & Social Science
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UC Berkeley Haas Business
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UC Berkeley Haas Business
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UC Berkeley Entrepreneurship & Technology
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UC Berkeley English Literature
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UC Berkeley English Literature
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UC Berkeley Engineering
UC Berkeley Engineering
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UC Berkeley Chemistry Research
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UC Berkeley Chemistry Research
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UC Berkeley Bioscience
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UC Berkeley Bioscience
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UC Berkeley Summer Academic Program
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UC Berkeley Summer Academic Program
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University of California, Berkeley
There’s something special about UC Berkeley. One of the most prestigious state universities in the country, it is home of the Free Speech Movement, a hotbed of student activism, and with a deeply motivated academic population committed to excellence, it celebrates diversity and community in the urban, eclectic greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Opportunity, here, feels endless. Immerse yourself in a shared student experience both on campus and on the trails of wooded Berkeley Hills, the colorful San Francisco streets, and in the great Californian outdoors.
Learn more at University of California, Berkeley's official website.
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