University of California, Berkeley

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University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA, United States

Overview

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Cal, or California) is a prestigious public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California, United States, renowned for its academic excellence, emphasis on groundbreaking research, and innovation. Founded in 1868, it is the state’s first land-grant university and is the founding campus of the University of California system.

UC Berkeley was a founding member of the Association of American Universities and was one of the original eight Public Ivy schools. The university has an enrollment of more than 45,000 students, drawn in part by the university’s vibrant location in the Bay Area, which offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, cultural experiences, and innovation. The university is organized around fifteen schools of study on the same campus, including the College of Chemistry, the College of Engineering, and the Haas School of Business. It is classified among Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity.

Federal funding for campus research and development exceeded $1 billion in 2021, underscoring Berkeley’s strong commitment to innovation and leadership in academic research. This extensive support not only facilitates groundbreaking discoveries but also provides students with unparalleled access to cutting-edge facilities and opportunities to engage in transformative projects.

Accreditations

WSCUC

Scholarships

The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to ensuring students have the resources they need to make a Berkeley education attainable. Most students receive some form of financial aid, and nearly 68% graduate debt-free.

As part of the partnership between ALX and the University of California, Berkeley a limited number of top ALX Pathway participants will be able to motivate for a supplementary scholarship through the Swaniker Scholarship Program, supporting 100% of the needs of the learners who are successful in their application to the university.

Pathway participants will receive information about the eligibility requirements and application process for a Swaniker Scholarship as they proceed through their Pathway Foundations.