University of California-Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is a public research university located in Berkeley, California, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. With about 45,000 students, it’s one of the most prestigious public universities in the world and the flagship of the UC system. Berkeley is known for its excellence in fields like computer science, engineering, and the social sciences, as well as for its history of student activism and free speech movements. The campus combines classic collegiate architecture with views of the Bay Area, giving it both academic dignity and West Coast energy. Often called the “crown jewel” of public higher education, Berkeley offers world-class academics in an environment that is dynamic, diverse, and socially engaged.