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The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1868, it is the flagship campus of the University of California system and is renowned globally for its academic excellence, pioneering research, and vibrant student activism. The university offers more than 350 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a wide range of disciplines and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States and the world. Berkeley is a major hub for scientific discovery and innovation, with affiliations to numerous Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, and Fields Medalists. Its faculty and researchers have been instrumental in breakthroughs across physics, computer science, biology, economics, and engineering. The campus is also famous for its historic role in social movements, including the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s, and continues to foster a culture of public service, critical inquiry, and global engagement.
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#16
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7+
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Urban, approximately 1,232 acres
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
$24,900 avg starting salary
0% placement rate
45,000 students (7,000 international)
Campus: Urban, approximately 1,232 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Acceptance rate: 11.4%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
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