University of California (Berkeley Campus)

The University of California Berkeley offers a variety of MBA programs with impressive rankings across various reputable sources. According to the QS Global MBA ranking, the programme ranked 11 globally. Additionally, THE (Times Higher Education ) ranking for PG business and Economics secured a position at number 7. Furthermore, the programme is recognised for its excellence in entrepreneurship, with a rank of 5 for 2023, as highlighted by US News and World. Overall the university is a good option for studying the MBA programme for the student. Check out the table and the rankings for the MBA course at the University of California Berkeley. 

The following are the requirements for an MBA course at the University of California:

• Transcripts and Degrees: the applicant must provide the university with transcripts of their academics with degree certificates. Similarly, applying for PhD or doctoral programme may require a master’s degree and transcripts from all graduate institutions of the applicant. 

• Resume: The University also might ask you for a CV or a resume depending on the course you choose for professional experience. 

• Essays: A personal essay is essential for the application process for the UC Berkeley MBA course. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants. 

• Minimum three letters of recommendation: UC Berkeley asks for a LOR for MBA applicants, and with particular exceptions, such as professors or a senior position ( at the applicant's workplace), are recommended to write the LOR or experience from the experience.

• English language proficiency: The following table explains the minimum 

• GRE/GMAT: RE or GMAT is required for certain courses. However, there is no minimum score for those exams. The university is interested in the applicant's performance in the quantitative section.

The application process at UC Berkeley may vary depending on the course and level of study you choose. However, here is the application process for PG courses. 

   The Undergraduate Application Process: 

Step 1: Applicants must create an account on the official website. 

Step 2: Complete the application; the applicant must fill in their details 

Step 3: Applicants must choose their interested course and be aware that each UC school they apply to requires an application fee of USD 80 (international application fee). If you can apply for Waiver, you can apply to UC Berkeley for free. 

However, you can check out: Application fee waivers for US universities 

Step 4: Ensure you meet the English language requirements for your chosen course.

Step 5: Applicants must upload their SAT/ACT scores for UG programs

Step 6: LORs, Personal insights and transcripts of the applicant's 12th marks are essential while applying to the University of California Berkeley. 

Step 7: If the applicant is selected, the university will notify the applicant through the mail they signed in. 

The Postgraduate Application Process: 

Applicants must create an account on the official website. 

Step 2: Complete the application; the applicant must fill in their details 

Step 3: Applicants must choose their interested course and be aware that each UC school they apply to requires an application fee of USD 155 ( international students) for postgraduate programs.  If you can apply for Waiver, you can apply to UC Berkeley for free. 

However, you can check out: Application fee waivers for US universities 

Step 4: Ensure you meet the English language requirements for your chosen course.

Step 5: Applicants must have completed their degrees and have their transcripts ready.

Step 6: LORs ( 3 LOR), GRE, Personal insights and work experience (Depending on the course) essential while applying to the University of California Berkeley. 

Step 7: If the applicant is selected, the university will notify the applicant through the mail they signed in. 

As of Fall 2022, the total enrollment at UCB was 45,307. Out of this, 32,479 were undergraduate students and 12,828 were graduate students. If we consider the enrollment of international students, then a total number of 7,968 students were enrolled, of which, the total undergraduates enrolled were 4,006 and 3,962 were graduate students.

UCB Fall 2022 Enrollment

From 2019-2021, the University of California Berkeley accepted roughly 4,500+ international applicants. The itemized UC Berkeley admits data is as follows:

With a good academic reputation, diverse student body, renowned faculty, and great alumni network, UC Berkeley is a great choice for international students. A total of 946 or 12.6% of Berkeley students came from India.

International students’ services provided by UC Berkeley

As per UC Berkeley, it provides international students with resources that include information on visas and travel, housing, financial aid, international students’ events on campus, employment authorization, and English language resources.

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