University of California (Berkeley Campus)

Duke University and the University of California both are some of the most esteemed universities in United States of America for higher studies. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina, USA and UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California, USA.  Both universities offer something unique for its international students. When considering a university, students must check factors such as fees, location, acceptance rate, scholarships offered, and more. Check the comparison table listed below between Duke University or University of California Berkeley. The below comparison will surely assist students in gaining more clarity on these universities respectively:

Undergraduate programs:  As an international student, you may apply to UC as either a freshman or as a transfer student, depending on your level of education. The following are the admission requirements:

·         Must have completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion.

·         Never enrolled as a university student

·         The applicant must have a 15-year-long academic course with a GPA of 3.4 GPA

·         Indian students must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 70 and no marks below 60.

Above mentioned are the basic requirements an international student has to meet if want an admission. There are other requirements specifically for BTEP (MS Berkeley Teacher Education Program) at UC Berkeley:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subjects with minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.

·         Subject Matter Competency Evidence

·         Prerequisite entrance test (Take CSET test if not meeting the eligibility criteria)

·         Classroom Experience (volunteer at school, assistant, tutor, an aide)

Note: CSET stands for California Educator Credentialing Examinations that can be taken in India by registering for it through the CSET’s official website.

CSET is taken by the students who wish to teach a single subject, for those who wish to teach many subjects, a Multiple Subjects CSET can be taken. It is an online proctored test, and offered on yearly basis, so the students are requested to keep the schedule in mind as it is taken on first come first serve basis.