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Overview
Academic Opportunities for Berkeley Physics International Education at University of California, Berkeley:
- Study physics with some of the world’s brightest students and most distinguished faculty
- Course offerings include quantum mechanics, atomic physics, solid state physics, biophysics, string theory, cosmology, thermal and statistical physics, data science and more at the #1 public university in the US
- Complete UC Berkeley courses that will count toward credit at students' home universities
Key Facts
- Major Programme designated advising with professional advisors in the UC Berkeley Physics Department
- Exclusive faculty-BPIE student lunches which allow visiting students an opportunity to meet and hear from our faculty about their academic experience and research while enjoying lunch in a small and informal setting
- Participate in research lab tours
- Learn about research at our Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Poster Sessions (Spring Semester)
- Workshops on Applying to Graduate School as International Students
- Career Exploration Panels
Programme Structure
Extracurricular ActivitiesHiking trips near campus
Movie outings
Opportunity to study in our incredible campus libraries
Access to the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) and over 100 student groups on campus
Unique opportunity to have the UC Berkeley student experience!
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Duolingo English Test 125
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Credits
12 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Berkeley, United States
Disciplines
Physics Natural Sciences View 42 other Short Courses in Physics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Duolingo English Test 125
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Other requirements
General requirements
- English Proficiency Requirements
- TOEFL*: 90 (iBT)
- IELTS*: 7
- Open to students who have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate studies and recent college graduates
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in Physics
- Must meet course prerequisites
- *An interview, in person or online may be required
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
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Tuition Fee
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International
21900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
21900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD for the full programme during 6 months. -
In-State
21900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD for the full programme during 6 months.
- Program cost is $21,900 for one semester; $43,800 for a full year.
Living costs for Berkeley
1750 - 2820 USD /month
Living costs
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