University of California, Berkeley

About the university

Founded in 1868, the University of California, Berkeley is a prominent non-profit public institution in California, with branch campuses across the state. Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, UC Berkeley enrolls a large student body ranging from 40,000-44,999 students. Offering bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in various fields, the university maintains a selective admission policy based on academic records and entrance exams, resulting in an acceptance rate of 10-19%. The institution, operating for 155 years, welcomes international student applications and provides a wide array of academic and non-academic resources including libraries, housing, sports facilities, scholarships, study abroad programs, online courses, and administrative support services.