
Overview
Immerse yourself in our diverse community, giving you new perspectives and inspiration to think about the world in new ways.
Education
Choose from thousands of courses—either those you can't find at your home university or those that will provide transfer credit toward earning your degree.
The Berkeley Global Access program is offered by the University of California, Berkeley .
In this exciting program, you will have a great learning experience that will give you an advantage when applying to graduate school or a futurejob. Make sure your story involves one of the most renowned universities in the world!
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- Get a Step Ahead—attend individualized coachingsessions and career development workshops as you prepare for graduate school or entering theworkforce.
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- 12–18 units per semester
Delivered
Disciplines
Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology General Studies & Classics View 15 other Short Courses in Natural Sciences in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of California, Berkeley and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completion of the BGA Discover online application.
- Make sure that you meet specific prerequisites for any course you intend to take.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
28800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14400 USD per semester during 5 months. -
National
28800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14400 USD per semester during 5 months.
- $14,400–$19,700 per semester
Living costs for Berkeley
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.