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Public university

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, California, United States
QS ranking
28
Acceptance rate
17%
Tuition fee
USD44,007/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of California, Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California, United States. Its most popular subjects include Economics, Computer Science, Cellular Biology, Political Science and Government and Electrical Engineering. This is a large university, with approximately 43,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
89%
11%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Canada

  5. 5.

    Taiwan

Student gender

In this university

54%
46%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

20 : 1
20 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

Budget

-

2020 Endowment

USD 5 bn

University website

https://www.berkeley.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

8,725

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Economics

  2. 2.

    Computer Science

  3. 3.

    Cellular Biology

  4. 4.

    Political Science and Government

  5. 5.

    Electrical Engineering

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

1,232acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

15

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

5

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

7

Squash courts

5

Badminton courts

7

Swimming pool

4

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

15 - 18

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,868
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
73 - 80%
Temperature
7°
17°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
69%
Temperature
9°
22°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
71 - 72%
Temperature
12°
23°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 78%
Temperature
7°
22°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

San Francisco International Airport

Distance between airport and university

40 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 - 2.5 hours
Cost
USD 6 - 12
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 140 - 180

After graduation

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

175

Average numbers of services

6