University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California United States of America
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Institution Overview
Institution details and overview.
- About the Institution
University of California, Berkeley is a public research university in Berkeley, California, and one of the campuses of the University of California system. UC Berkeley states that it offers over 300 degree programs across 15 schools and colleges and is recognized for its broad academic range, research strength, and public mission.
- Institution Type
Public research university
- Establishment Year
- Founded: 1868.
- UC Berkeley traces its origin to the founding of the University of California in 1868.
- Educational Focus
- Comprehensive education and research across arts, humanities, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, business, law, public policy, computing, and many other fields.
- Strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, centers, institutes, and laboratories.
- Rankings
- QS World University Rankings 2026: #=17
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: #9 globally
- Highlights
- Over 300 degree programs across 15 schools and colleges.
- 30 sports and 105 national titles.
- Official campus map states the Berkeley campus includes Campus Park, Hill Campus, Clark Kerr Campus, and other university-owned properties.
- Berkeley maintains an extensive library system with many subject libraries and special collections, including Bancroft Library.