Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies
at UC Berkeley, Berkeley

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies
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UC Berkeley
Overview

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies offered at University of California - Berkeley Campus is a UG course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who want to apply, can take up the course within the duration of 4 years. International students applying at for this course need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course. International students need to submit qualification proofs along with test scores of exams including IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo. The University of California - Berkeley Campus tuition fee for Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies for the first-year international student is USD 51,204 (INR 4,915,072). In addition to the tuition fees students need to look into other various factors that are necessary to manage their stay during the study at the university, which include the other necessary costs like:

Accommodation costs
Hostel fees
Food
Books
Supplies
Utilities, etc.

The average cost of living at University of California - Berkeley Campus is USD 14,570 (INR 1,398,574).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹49.55 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies

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Entry Requirements
Rankings
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies
at
UC Berkeley
Fees

The fee structure for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies at the University of California - Berkeley Campus covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges, facilities cost and many more offered by the University of California - Berkeley Campus. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The average cost of living is USD 14,570 (INR 1,398,574). The total tuition fees for the first year of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies is USD 51,204 (INR 4,915,072).

Find more details about University of California - Berkeley Campus Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 49,55,294
Application Fee	INR 9,194

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 14,10,019
Insurance	INR 3,89,812

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 96.77552 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 3ʳᵈ October 2025

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies
at
UC Berkeley
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

60%
Applicant must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 60 to be considered for admission.

Applicant must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 or better in these courses with no grade lower than a C.

2 years of history (in place of U.S. History, history of your country)

4 years of composition and literature in language in which you are instructed

3 years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.* (Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement)

2 years of college-preparatory science, including or integrating topics that provide fundamental knowledge in two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, or physics. One year of approved interdisciplinary or earth and space sciences coursework can meet one year of the requirement. Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Science courses can be used in area D as an additional science (i.e., third year or beyond).

2 years of a second language

1 yearlong course (or 2 semesters) of visual and performing arts

1 additional course from any subject areas above

*Math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades/intermediate school may be used to fulfill part of this requirement. Integrated math courses (e.g. Math I, Math II, etc.) with geometry content may be equated with a standard course in geometry
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
a minimum score of 80 or better (Berkeley prefers 100)

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Duolingo

Marks - 115/160

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies
at
UC Berkeley
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#20	World University QS, 2027
#7	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2026
#9	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies
at
UC Berkeley
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of California - Berkeley Campus
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Liberal

Stressful

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Internships4.5

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs5

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life5

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.8

Permanent Immigration4.3

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Bachelor of Arts- Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.4

The University is collaborative and impactful. Plenty of opportunities to explore.

Tips: Before you fully commit to this university, make sure you have a word with a student representative or a former alumni who can give you a clear idea of what to expect on campus. Get an idea of what the university stands for, its history and what your inclination is towards.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The USA is easily one of the most accepting and multifaceted arenas open to people from all ethnicities, races and backgrounds especially if you're starting your life like me. If given the chance, I would certainly immigrate here especially in California.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 5650

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 107575

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read more

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Master of Financial Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.0

Good career opportunities.

Tips: 1. Learn cooking, and try to be efficient in cooking as possible. This helps save lots of time 2. Take lots of layered clothing options, to make sure you don't catch cold 3. The MFE course in particular is intensive. Start your interview prep for placements/internships as early as possible before coming.

Likes (Internships): The course has wide range of career options ranging from technology to quantitative research in funds. The career path this program prepares for is quite varied, ranging from Data Science, Teaching to core-finance (which is its USP). Available internships are relevant.

Dislikes (Value for money): The MFE course in particular is expensive. The internships and placements are good but obviously, it comes at a cost. The college infrastructure is quite good though. The faculty is good overall, but MFE being a fast-paced course, they breeze through the course material quite fast.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1925

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000

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Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2020

4.8

UC Berkeley: A Crowned Institution in United States.

Tips: Trust me, the university is more competitive than it seems. Students should be prepared to put in a lot of effort. At first glance, the university may appear overwhelming due to its vast size and atmosphere. However, students must take this as an opportunity and learn with their fellow. Also, this is an opportunity to build strong meaningful relationships with your fellow. As in top institutions, like UC Berkeley, apart from academics most of the students come to build these relationships only. I can recall how many good relationships I have built over my time at UC and I am still benefitting from them day-in and out. Students must enrol for a scholarship as the cost of living near the university is relatively high. If you are unable to get a scholarship try to find a good part-time job. About the country well US is US just be good around here don't go to shady areas. Some of the areas have high crime rates and shootings are a common sight. The country will treat you well if you do well.

Likes (Quality of faculty): University of California Berkeley is renowned for its academic excellence and this isn't something to talk about, Come on! Everyone knows it before coming here. The professors are highly knowledgeable and experienced. The professors are very helpful and have unique teaching patterns. It's more of an interaction than teaching and I believe that this is the best method of teaching. However, not every professor at UC Berkeley is exceptional, this needs to be said! At first, I thought enrolling myself at UC Berkeley would be very stressful; nevertheless, the professors do help at every stage to keep the classes interesting and engaging for the students.

Dislikes (Part time work): As I have pursued MS in Computer Science, it is a bit difficult to get a part-time job. The competition is fierce and so is the demand. Due to the high cost of living every other student wants to land on a good part-time job opportunity, therefore making it extremely competitive. However, with the assistance of one of my professors, I was able to land a part-time job. It is difficult to get a part-time job or internship in your field as the competition increases every year. So, start to visualize according. Don't expect that the university will spoon-feed you every single time. Some myths need to be busted!

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1225

Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 40275

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Arts- Computer Science - Batch of 2022

5.0

Amazing experience at University of California

Tips: First and foremost, students should find an accommodation near to the campus and knowing English is better so that you can communicate with everyone. Try to learn some technology or gain some experience in coding so that you can tutor or do part-time work as a frontend or backend Engineer.

Likes (Value for money): We had global exposure with peers coming from all over the world, different cultures and habits. Also, everyone was super helpful and many students ran organizations which were helpful to upscale ourselves. Many extra curricular activities were organized.

Dislikes (Indian Food): When I was working on a project, my professor was helpful and she also connected me with other professionals on the topic I was working on. She also explained personal branding like LinkedIn's do's and don'ts. She was kind and used to give her office hours for our benefit.

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2022Read more

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies
at
UC Berkeley
Highlights

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies is offered by Faculty of Law under University of California - Berkeley Campus, USA.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 4 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.