University of California (Berkeley Campus)

UCLA and UC Berkeley are renowned institutes offering unique campus cultures and academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of UCLA. Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them. Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:Name of The UniversityRankingAcceptance Rate1st Year Tuition FeeUCLA#209%-International applicants14%- US citizens UG course: INR 26.72 L - 36.78 L PG course: INR 21.78 L - 31.35 LUC Berkely # 2014.4%- US citizens9%-International applicants UG Course:  INR 33.8 L - 37.74 LPG course: INR 19.43 L - 62.64 L

 UG and PG applicants must note that the application fees vary based on the course level and citizenship. For the UG course,   the student is required to pay USD 70. However, international and Non- immigrant students are required to pay USD 80. For PG courses, the application fee might vary again depending on the program. However, the application fee for international students for the PG course is USD 155.The University of California Berkeley will also waive application fees for qualified students or those who cannot apply for admission. The fee waiver programme is only for United States citizens and applicants eligible for AB540 benefits.

The application process at UC Berkeley may vary depending on the course and level of study you choose. However, here is the application process for PG courses.    The Undergraduate Application Process: Step 1: Applicants must create an account on the official website. Step 2: Complete the application; the applicant must fill in their details Step 3: Applicants must choose their interested course and be aware that each UC school they apply to requires an application fee of USD 80 (international application fee). If you can apply for Waiver, you can apply to UC Berkeley for free. However, you can check out: Application fee waivers for US universities Step 4: Ensure you meet the English language requirements for your chosen course.Step 5: Applicants must upload their SAT/ACT scores for UG programsStep 6: LORs, Personal insights and transcripts of the applicant's 12th marks are essential while applying to the University of California Berkeley. Step 7: If the applicant is selected, the university will notify the applicant through the mail they signed in. The Postgraduate Application Process: Applicants must create an account on the official website. Step 2: Complete the application; the applicant must fill in their details Step 3: Applicants must choose their interested course and be aware that each UC school they apply to requires an application fee of USD 155 ( international students) for postgraduate programs.  If you can apply for Waiver, you can apply to UC Berkeley for free. However, you can check out: Application fee waivers for US universities Step 4: Ensure you meet the English language requirements for your chosen course.Step 5: Applicants must have completed their degrees and have their transcripts ready.Step 6: LORs ( 3 LOR), GRE, Personal insights and work experience (Depending on the course) essential while applying to the University of California Berkeley. Step 7: If the applicant is selected, the university will notify the applicant through the mail they signed in. 

As of Fall 2022, the total enrollment at UCB was 45,307. Out of this, 32,479 were undergraduate students and 12,828 were graduate students. If we consider the enrollment of international students, then a total number of 7,968 students were enrolled, of which, the total undergraduates enrolled were 4,006 and 3,962 were graduate students.UCB Fall 2022 Enrollment UndergraduateGraduateTotalWomen17,8086,16623,974Men14,1836,45920,642Asian12,9262,68015,606From 2019-2021, the University of California Berkeley accepted roughly 4,500+ international applicants. The itemized UC Berkeley admits data is as follows:TermTotal International Student ApplicationsTotal International Students AcceptedInternational Student Acceptance Rate201917,0351,5459 percent202017,1051,4679 percent202120,9811,6918 percentWith a good academic reputation, diverse student body, renowned faculty, and great alumni network, UC Berkeley is a great choice for international students. A total of 946 or 12.6% of Berkeley students came from India.International students’ services provided by UC BerkeleyAs per UC Berkeley, it provides international students with resources that include information on visas and travel, housing, financial aid, international students’ events on campus, employment authorization, and English language resources.Increase your chances of securing admission with the guidance of our team of experienced study abroad counselors.