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!
Programme Structure
Take courses in your major with other Berkeley students in popular subject areas such as:- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Business
- Economics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Priority Deadline: April 4; Final Deadline: June 6
Language
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Credits
- 12–18 units per semester
Delivered
Disciplines
Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology General Studies View 13 other Short Courses in General Studies in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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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
- Applications are open to university students (undergraduate and graduate levels) and recent graduates.
- Undergraduate Coursework 1 fully completed semester or more years
- GPA 3.0
- Prerequisites Meet any prerequisites of courses you intend to take
Tuition Fee
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International
13900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13900 USD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
13900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13900 USD for the full programme during 6 months. -
In-State
13900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13900 USD for the full programme during 6 months.
Total Program and Tuition Fees*: $13,900–$18,400; price based on number of units enrolled.
Living costs for Berkeley
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.