University of California, Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley is the flagship campus of the UC system and the world's top public university. It is renowned for its academic excellence across disciplines, with legendary departments in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, and the Physical Sciences. Known for its history of activism and free speech, it fosters a culture of questioning and innovation. It targets high-achieving students from California, the US, and globally.

For in-state students, it offers world-class education at a public university price, representing extraordinary value; out-of-state/international tuition is higher. Berkeley ranks highly for its academic prowess as a public institution, its research contributions (e.g., 107 Nobel prizes), its entrepreneurial ecosystem, and its vibrant, politically engaged campus culture.