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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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