University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA, United States

Top public university; strong across STEM and humanities

Rankings: QS #10 · THE #9
Location: Berkeley, CA, United States
Type: Public
Founded: 1868
Acceptance rate: 11%
Students: 45,000
Campus: Urban

Notable alumni: Steve Wozniak, Eric Schmidt, Jennifer Doudna, Bill Joy, Robert McNamara

Programs offered

Master of Engineering $48,000/yr
Juris Doctor (JD) $58,000/yr

Admissions

Tests: {"SAT": "1330\u20131530", "ACT": "29\u201335", "TOEFL": "90+", "IELTS": "7.0+", "GRE": "Most PhDs (waived for some MS)"}
Eligibility: UC application; "A-G" subject requirements; comprehensive review with essays + activities. Out-of-state and international: higher academic bar.
Intake & deadlines: [{"intake": "Fall UG", "date": "Nov 30"}, {"intake": "Graduate", "date": "Dec 1 \u2013 Jan 15 (varies)"}]