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
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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!
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Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
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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.
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at UC Berkeley Global and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
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
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
43800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD per semester during 6 months. -
National
43800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD per semester during 6 months.
Living costs for Berkeley
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.