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Berkeley is home to some of the world’s greatest minds leading more than 130 academic departments and 80 interdisciplinary research units and addressing the world’s most pertinent challenges.
Berkeley ( / ˈbɜːrkli / BURK-lee) is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California, United States. It is named after the 18th-century Anglo-Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley.
Founded in 1868 and named after the Anglo-Irish philosopher George Berkeley, it is the state's first land-grant university and is the founding campus of the University of California system. [12] Berkeley has an enrollment of more than 45,000 students.
Set by sparkling San Francisco Bay, Berkeley is a spirited Northern California city. Discover a mix of counterculture roots and vibrant diversity, bursting with delicious restaurants, thriving arts, and a uniquely energetic college town vibe.
About Berkeley. The University of California was founded in 1868, born out of a vision in the State Constitution of a university that would “contribute even more than California’s gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations.”.
Admissions overview. The University of California, Berkeley, is the No. 1 public university in the world. Over 40,000 students attend classes in 15 colleges and schools, offering over 300 degree programs. Set the pace with your colleagues and community, and set the bar for giving back.
The University of California, Berkeley, often referred to as Cal, is situated overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Typically, 95% or more of incoming freshmen at Berkeley choose to live on campus.
Berkeley News is UC Berkeley’s main news and information engine. Stories are posted daily by the team of writers, editors and digital media producers in the Editorial Services and Media Relations sections of the Office of Communications and Public Affairs.
UC Berkeley has an incredible reputation. 107 Nobel laureates. 19 Pulitzer Prizes. 207 Olympic medals. Simply put, it’s one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. But the thing that really sets Berkeley apart?
From 10 faculty members, 40 students and three fields of study at the time of its founding, UC Berkeley has grown to more than 1,600 faculty, 35,000 students and over 350 degree programs in 130 academic departments and 80 interdisciplinary research units.
