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UC Berkeley Ranking: Learn More About California’s Top University!

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January 19, 2023
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Having received a staggering 128.196 applications in the latest admissions cycle, it's no surprise that UC Berkeley is one of the most competitive schools in the United States. Furthermore, as one of the hardest schools to get into within the University of California system, UC Berkeley boasts a number of innovative discoveries and a world-renowned faculty. In this article, we will learn more about the UC Berkeley Ranking!

UC Berkeley at a Glance  

Being a part of the University of California group, UC Berkeley (UCB) was founded in 1868 with the hope to “contribute even more than California's gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations.” With its 14 schools and colleges in Northern California's Bay Area, UC Berkeley is considered one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States. 

Currently, UC Berkeley offers over 350-degree programs, including more than 150 undergraduate majors and minors across 50 fields of study. It is home to 45,057 students, with 17.5% of them being international students making up its diverse student body. 

UC Berkeley Ranking

UC Berkeley has secured its position among the top twenty universities in the world according to QS, US News & World Report, and Times Higher Education rankings. Here's a glance at  UC Berkeley's ranking for the past five years:

Year  QS World University Rankings  US News & World Report Global Universities Rankings Times Higher Education World University Rankings
2023 27 4 8
2022 32 4 8
2021 30 4 7
2020 28 4 13
2019 27 4 15

UC Berkeley's world-class faculty is reflected in its high standing on subject rankings. Here are a few of UC Berkeley's majors that, according to several university rankings by subjects, are among the top 20 worldwide:

QS World University Rankings  US News & World Report Times Higher Education World University Rankings
#3 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
#4 in Arts and Humanities
#5 in Chemistry
#6 in Mechanical Engineering 
#4 in PhysicsEconomics and Business Biology and Biochemistry Chemistry 
#5 in Computer SciencePlant and Animal Science 
#6 in Mathematics Environment/Ecology 
#11 in Engineering 
#12 in Materials Science 
#2 in Physical Sciences
#3 in Engineering 
#5 in Psychology 
#6 in Social Sciences 
#7 in Economics and Business 
#8 in Arts and Humanities #9 in Life Sciences 
#13 in Law
#19 in Clinical and Health

UC Berkeley's Top-Notch Education

Here are several renowned schools in UC Berkeley: 

The College of Letters and Science

With a total of 25,663 students enrolled, The College of Letters and Science (L&S) is the largest college at UC Berkeley that offers an extensive liberal arts education. Moreover, L&S is spread across 38 departments and four divisions, which are as follows:

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Mathematical & Physical Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Social Sciences

The College of Engineering

Known as the second-largest college in UC Berkeley, The College of Engineering offers a dynamic hands-on approach to education with its close ties to several research centers.  Here's a list of Berkeley Engineering's undergraduate programs: 

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Bioengineering
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
  • Engineering Science
  • Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering

When adding top colleges to your list, don't forget about UC Berkeley! Furthermore, feel free to explore your options and figure out which program best fits you and your goals. With all this in mind, you can pursue the career of your dreams!

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