UC Berkeley Summer Sessions

With its mission of teaching, research, and public service, University of California Berkeley is one of the world’s most distinguished institutions of higher education. Summer is the only time of year that UC Berkeley opens its doors to visiting students. Over 3,000 international visitors study on the renowned UC Berkeley campus each summer, joining more than 15,000 Berkeley students and visitors from other U.S. schools.

• Over 600 courses in 80 academic disciplines including:
• English as a Second Language
• Business
• Economics
• Math
• Chemistry

Calendar

Summer Sessions enrollment opens in February, and five sessions are offered:

• Six-week session starting late May
• Ten- and eight-week sessions starting in June
• Six-week session starting early July
• Three-week session starting late July
• Registration is easy — everything can be done online at summer.berkeley.edu, and we have over 60 international registration centers in 18 countries around the world.

Academics

In recognition of broad and deep excellence, respected sources have repeatedly ranked UC Berkeley at or near the top in fields ranging from engineering and the "hard" sciences to the social sciences, arts, and humanities. The national and international awards held by faculty underscore Berkeley's preeminence. A total of 21 faculty have been named Nobel Prize winners, including the eight who are current faculty members, along with 32 MacArthur Fellows and 4 Pulitzer Prize winners.

Campus Life

Berkeley Summer Sessions offers many opportunities to explore outside the classroom. On campus itself, you can keep in shape at the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) at a reduced cost. Zellerbach Hall and the Playhouse offer theater and dance performances, the Greek Theatre is a beautiful outdoor amphitheater for concerts, and the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Botanical Gardens, and on-campus museums are wonderful places to spend an afternoon.

The city of San Francisco is just across the bay from Berkeley, and boasts a wealth of things to do, from riding a cable car to enjoying vibrant nightlife, to a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Housing

The University Residence Halls and International House offers a convenient living environment, as well as the opportunity to meet, study and interact with peers from the United States and around the world.