UC Berkeley is a public research university in the San Francisco Bay Area, consistently ranked among the top 5 universities worldwide. It is best known for its engineering, computer science, and business programs, with strong ties to Silicon Valley employers. Over 40 Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Berkeley, giving graduates a credential employers recognize immediately.
Berkeley, California, USA
#4 – QS World University Rankings 2024
#1 Public University in the USA (US News 2024)
#3 globally – QS Subject Rankings
AACSB-accredited, top 7 MBA in the USA
#4 globally for graduate employability – QS 2024
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:90
MBA – Haas School of Business
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:90
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:90
#1 public university in the USA — ranked above every other state institution for decades.
Silicon Valley pipeline — Google, Apple, Intel, and Meta actively recruit on campus each year.
107 Nobel Prize affiliates — more than almost any other university in the world.
Haas School of Business — AACSB-accredited and ranked top 7 for MBA programs in the USA.
Graduates regularly enter roles at Google, Meta, Apple, and Tesla within months of completing their degree.
Computer Science and Engineering alumni average starting salaries above $130,000 in the Bay Area tech sector.
Haas MBA graduates achieve a median base salary of $175,000, with top recruiters including McKinsey and Goldman Sachs.
Strong pathway to PhD programs — Berkeley itself places graduates into top doctoral programs globally.
Undergrad
November 30 (UC Application deadline)
Postgrad
Rolling — typically December to February
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling — program-specific, check department
Berkeley's campus sits on 1,232 acres with views of the San Francisco Bay. Labs, libraries, and outdoor spaces are within walking distance of every faculty building.
The city is 20 minutes from San Francisco by BART train. Students access internships, tech campuses, and a wide range of cultural events throughout the Bay Area.
F-1 Student Visa required
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Proof of financial support (bank statements)
Form I-20 issued by Berkeley
Health insurance enrollment mandatory
SEVIS fee payment before visa interview
