Overview
The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is a top public research university globally known for its pioneering innovation, vibrant activism, and exceptional academic excellence, serving as a beacon of progressive thought, groundbreaking discovery, and social impact in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1868 as the first campus of the University of California system and named after the philosopher George Berkeley, it emerged as a land-grant institution dedicated to public education, practical knowledge, and advancing human welfare. From its early days, UC Berkeley has embodied the spirit of 'public good' blending rigorous scholarship with a commitment to free speech, civil rights, and societal change—most famously through the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s, which galvanized student activism worldwide and cemented its reputation as a cradle of progressive politics and social justice.
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Admission Requirements
- Accepted Exams: IELTS, TOEFL
- Intake Periods: Fall, Spring
- Program-specific academic requirements apply
