About University of California
The University of California, Berkeley is a public research university located in Berkeley, California.
Founded in 1868, Berkeley offers undergraduate, master's, professional and doctoral education across a broad range of academic disciplines.
Its College of Engineering includes major areas such as nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer sciences, materials science, bioengineering and civil and environmental engineering.
Berkeley has extensive research activity across energy, nuclear technology, artificial intelligence, materials, climate, computing and advanced engineering.
Graduate education is coordinated through Berkeley Graduate Division across more than 200 graduate programmes.
Ranking Information
University of California, Berkeley is ranked joint #20 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditation
University of California, Berkeley is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Its accreditation was reaffirmed in February 2025 for ten years.