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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.ischool.berkeley.eduUSAQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
I School UC Berkeley
The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley, also known as the I School, is a graduate school offering professional master's degrees, an undergraduate minor, and a doctoral program. The school was established in 1994, with the goal of studying and preparing students for the information age. The I School is located in the heart of the UC Berkeley campus, providing students with access to a wide range of academic, cultural, and professional resources.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, located on the UC Berkeley campus
The University of California, Berkeley, also known as UC Berkeley or Cal, has a unique blend of academic excellence and urban culture, situated on the university's campus in a setting that offers students access to both campus life and the broader cultural and professional opportunities of the San Francisco Bay Area.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
10/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
0% placement rate
Graduates of the I School at UC Berkeley go on to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including data science, technology management, education, and library science, reflecting the school's focus on information studies and its applications.
Popular fields
Data ScienceCultural HeritageSocial JusticeTechnology ManagementInformation StudiesEducationLibrary ScienceKnowledge Systems
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Student Life
43,000 students (15,000 international)
Campus: Urban, located on the UC Berkeley campus
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
With a large and diverse student body of approximately 43,000 students, UC Berkeley offers a vibrant campus life that includes a wide range of student organizations, cultural events, and recreational activities.
Sather TowerSoda HallHearst Memorial Mining BuildingLaw LibraryStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 16.2%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
The I School at UC Berkeley is part of the larger UC Berkeley system, which has an acceptance rate of 16.2%, making it a competitive institution to gain admission to; prospective students are encouraged to apply from December to March for the fall semester.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 16.2%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
