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University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley
Place

Berkeley , USA

Website
Website
Number of students
33000

About the study place

The University of California, Berkeley is located in the city of Berkeley, on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay in the state of California.

Berkeley is a vibrant university town with around 120,000 residents, known for its academic culture, political activism and strong environmental engagement. The city is about 30 minutes by public transportation from San Francisco and has good connections to the rest of the Bay Area. For students, the region offers many opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and cycling in the Berkeley Hills, beaches along the Pacific coast, and national parks such as Yosemite and Muir Woods within reasonable distance. The climate is mild throughout the year. The cost of living can be quite high, particularly housing costs. T

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is one of the oldest and most prestigious public universities in the United States, founded in 1868. The university is especially known for strong academic environments in technology, social sciences, economics, computer science, engineering and environmental studies—fields that may be relevant for many OsloMet students. UC Berkeley emphasizes interdisciplinary research, societal engagement and innovation, with close ties to industry and research communities in Silicon Valley. Berkely offers a high academic level, a diverse student population and access to some of the world’s leading research environment.

  • Credits

    In order to have 30 ECTS credits approved at OsloMet after the exchange, you must take 15 credits at this institution. 

     

  • Semester division

    First semester: August—December
    Second semester: January—May

  • Housing

    This institution offers student accommodation. Read more about housing at Berkeley (internationaloffice.berkeley.edu)

    In the Facebook group OsloMet Utveksling (facebook.com) you can contact students who have been there before to hear where they lived and how they went about finding accommodation.