At UC Berkeley, the world’s premier public university, you can excel beyond, exchange ideas and, ultimately, change the world.
You are an international applicant if a visa is required to reside and study in the United States. A US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee who currently lives and studies outside the US is considered a domestic applicant with foreign credentials.
To begin, learn the basics about applying as an international student:
- Basic Admission Requirements
- Requirements for International Students
- First-year Admission Requirements by Country
And, you must meet requirements as a first-year or transfer applicant.
Next, get familiar with what makes an applicant stand out in our pool:
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Financial Aid & International Students