International Training in University of California, Berkeley
Make it part of your graduation.
or a master's degree in California
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Undergraduate and graduate students at IDP
REGISTRATIONS: from May 26th to June 30th
OUTCOME: 04 July 2025
EMARKET: January 2026
The University of California is recognized worldwide as the second-best public university in the world, according to rankings such as US News & World Report. The institution's professors are at the forefront of knowledge in their research fields, allowing IDP exchange students to access the latest advancements in various areas of knowledge. Furthermore, the institution boasts over 60 Nobel Prize winners among its alumni and faculty. Each semester, the University welcomes between 300 and 500 international students, benefiting from a well-established support structure.
IDP students will be able to study as regular students at one of the best universities in the world, develop their English language skills, and experience one of the most innovative environments in the world, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Furthermore, upon returning to Brazil, they will be able to have the courses they have taken credited towards their academic record.
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Academic Excellence
UC Berkeley is a university that offers 106 undergraduate majors, 88 master's programs, and 97 doctoral-level research programs. Many companies in Silicon Valley (the region where the university is located) invest in research developed at UC Berkeley. The business school, for example, is the second oldest in the United States, having produced numerous figures who have influenced the global economy.
Prime location
Berkeley is a very charming city located in the state of California, in the western region of the United States. Within the UC Berkeley campus, there are several tourist attractions, such as the Berkeley Clock Tower, the Doe Library – one of the most extensive libraries in the United States – and the Golden Bear Stadium.
International experience
The university values the integration of international students, with a highly internationalized and multicultural academic community. Furthermore, California is home to one of the leading centers of technological development, with the presence of world-renowned companies that develop products with high added technological value – the famous Silicon Valley.
How does
selective process
The selection process will be conducted by a panel.
The evaluator will follow these steps:
1- Receipt of the Registration Form
2- Document analysis
3- Individual interview with the examining board
4- Result disclosure
5- Signing of a Commitment Agreement
The result will be announced on the day 04 July 2025 through IDP's official channels.
WHO CAN
TO PARTICIPATE?
Students who meet the following requirements may participate in the program:
To be regularly enrolled in an undergraduate course at IDP.
Be over 18 years old
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of UC Berkeley.
To be up-to-date with financial obligations related to IDP.
To have completed at least two full academic semesters at IDP.
It is also worth noting that the level of proficiency required by the institution
is de 90 points on the TOEFL, 7.0 on the IELTS, or 125 points on Duolingo.
How does it work?
How does the cooperation program work?
Investment
Students selected for the program are exempt from paying tuition fees.
at IDP during the exchange period, but they must pay
academic fees required by UC Berkeley
Academic exchange in BERKELEY
Values
US$ 1.000 - Academic fee for the international mobility program.
US$ 100 - Application fee for the international mobility program
US$125 - International service fee
US$900 - Health insurance required
US$10.200 - Minimum of 12 course units required by UC Berkeley
* There is a rate of US$850 by curricular unit
total
US$ 12.325
Questions? Read our FAQ.
1 - Registrations
Registration will be open from May 26, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
2 - Classes begin in Berkeley.
3 - Program duration
The program will have the regularly scheduled duration of one academic semester.
4 - Number of vacancies
Up to 10 vacancies
5 - Payment of academic fees
The total tuition fees payable by students amount to US$12.375, as required by the course load set by UC Berkeley. If a student takes more courses than the minimum required by the institution, the total amount paid in fees will vary.
6 - Discipline from other departments
Students are allowed to take courses from departments other than their own department at IDP. For example, International Relations students can take courses in Law, Economics, or Business Administration.
It is important to highlight that the validation of the courses to be taken must be done in conjunction with the Coordination at IDP, for the purpose of credit transfer.
7 - Contact the internationalization team
Contact us by email: internacional@idp.edu.br or by phone (61) 9.9914-2632.
