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International Students

At UC Berkeley, the world’s premier public university, you can excel beyond, exchange ideas and, ultimately, change the world.

You are an international applicant if a visa is required to reside and study in the United States. A US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee who currently lives and studies outside the US is considered a domestic applicant with foreign credentials.

To begin, learn the basics about applying as an international student:

  • Basic Admission Requirements
  • Requirements for International Students
  • Freshman Admission Requirements by Country (link is external)(link is external)

And, you must meet requirements as a freshman or transfer applicant.

Next, get familiar with what makes an applicant stand out in our pool:

  • How Berkeley Selects Students
  • Student Profile
  • Personal Insight Questions

Academic Profile

International Freshman
* Based on Office of Undergraduate Admissions data; enrollment estimate as of August 2019.
GPA (middle 50%) 3.90-4.00 (unweighted)
ACT (middle 50%) 32-35 
SAT  (middle 50%) 1450-1530
Number of Countries 74
Admitted Students 1,552
Admit Rate 9.14%

​Learn more

Financial Aid & International Students

Berkeley International Office

Guide for IB Students Applying to U.S. Institutions

New Residency Requirements (link is external)(link is external)

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