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University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
STEM Designated
OPT Available
CPT Available
Featured
Urban campus
Financial aid available
Merit scholarships
#9
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#10
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#15
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
11%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is the flagship campus of the University of California system and one of the top public universities in the world. Known for its academic excellence, Nobel laureates, and social activism, Berkeley offers over 350 degree programs. Its location in the San Francisco Bay Area provides exceptional opportunities in tech, biotech, and research.

Location

Berkeley, CA, USA

Application Deadlines

Spring 2027(Regular Decision)

September 1, 2026

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
Yes
CPT Available
Yes
STEM Designated
Yes (24-month OPT extension eligible)

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
11.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$44,066/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
45,000
International %
16.0%

Country average: 22.1%

Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
18:1

Outcomes

Freshman retention
97%
Graduation rate (6yr)
93%
Median earnings (10yr)
$92,446

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$3176M
Avg net price (after aid)
$13,481/yr

Rankings

US News
#15
QS World
#10
Times Higher Ed
#9

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