The UC Berkeley campus (known simply as “Cal”) has a reputation as Berkeley’s “Central Park” with its beautiful creeks and neoclassical architecture. Berkeley itself is a city of diverse cultures, food, and traditions unique to California — and also from around the world — with many acclaimed restaurants, museums, shops, and cultural arts organisations. San Francisco is just a 20-minute ride away on public transportation.
University of California, Berkeley
From a group of academic pioneers in 1868 to the Free Speech Movement in 1964, UC Berkeley is a place where the brightest minds from across the globe come together to explore, ask questions and improve the world. With 184 academic departments and programmes, you're sure to find your calling at this Californian institution.
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The UC Berkeley campus (known simply as “Cal”) has a reputation as Berkeley’s “Central Park” with its beautiful creeks and neoclassical architecture. Berkeley itself is a city of diverse cultures, food, and traditions unique to California — and also from around the world — with many acclaimed restaurants, museums, shops, and cultural arts organisations. San Francisco is just a 20-minute ride away on public transportation.