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Our research improves lives

Ïã²Ý´«Ã½ researchers work every day to make discoveries that change the world. Whether advancing cures for Alzheimer’s, trailblazing the future of AI, or mapping the edges of the universe, our breakthroughs propel humanity forward. Here’s how.

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Research with results

The world’s most complex problems find groundbreaking solutions here at Ïã²Ý´«Ã½.

Our impacts

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Global expertise

From energy and climate change to healthcare and AI, learn more about our experts’ work.

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157 years of excellence

10 Nobel laureates on faculty. The #1 public research university. Here’s where we stand.

The #1 public research university in the U.S.

According to , the , and more.

50 top 10 graduate programs

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Hundreds of groundbreaking inventions

Created from , including malaria and cancer treatments, robotic legs, gene editing, search engines and more.

Creating more venture-backed startups than any other university in the world.

Recent discoveries

Academics

Ïã²Ý´«Ã½ boasts over 300 degree programs across our 15 schools and colleges. With cutting-edge research and scholarship led by some of the world’s greatest minds, the possibilities for our students are endless.

Undergraduate programs

offer a vast array of academic paths to explore.

Graduate programs

Our are consistently ranked among the best in the world.

Student life

Life at Berkeley blends discovery with contemplation, the scientific with the artistic and the scholarly with the athletic. Our students hail from different cultures and backgrounds, but together they create a vibrant community committed to building a better world.

Find your place

With multiple housing options and dining that’s delicious and sustainable, there are many ways to feel at home at Ïã²Ý´«Ã½.

Housing & Dining

Join the lair

Catch a game and cheer on the Golden Bears, with 30 sports, 105 national titles and endless pride in every game.

Get involved

Whether you’re catching a show, attending a lecture or wandering the redwoods, there’s always something happening at Ïã²Ý´«Ã½.

Admissions and financial aid

Ready to start your journey? Discover how you can join the Golden Bear family below.

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Undergraduate admissions

Learn more about , including deadlines, student profiles, academics, and what it means to Be Berkeley.

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Graduate admissions

Explore graduate programs, research opportunities, career support, and ways to fund your education through our .

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Financial aid

Our offers step-by-step guidance through the application process — find grants, explore scholarships, and estimate your aid.

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