How to Apply

1. Meet the Application Requirements

To be considered for admission to FSBE, you must have completed at least three years of university-level studies (or two years of a three-year bachelor's degree program), demonstrate English language proficiency and submit a complete application. Contact FSBE for more information.

2. Compile All Application Materials

A complete application must include the following original documents:

Enrollment Application (PDF)
Statement of purpose and background
Financial statement and certification (in English) dated within 90 days of your application
Proof of English language proficiency
University transcript and English translation
Copy of passport photo identification page and expiration date
$150 application fee
Résumé/curriculum vitae (C.V.)

3. Submit Your Application

Please send all original documents by airmail or courier to:

International Student Administrative Services
UC Berkeley Extension
1995 University Ave., Suite 110
Berkeley, CA 94704-7000 USA

Note: We cannot accept fax or email copies of any application documents. You many include a résumé, but please do not include any application materials, such as letters of recommendation, that are not mentioned in the above list. We cannot consider any additional information, and the documents will not be returned to you.

Access to Your Documents

Once submitted, all application materials become the property of UC Berkeley Extension and cannot be returned, duplicated or forwarded to a third party at any time.

Notice of Acceptance

The full application review process can take three to four weeks. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, in the order they are received, and only complete applications are reviewed. FSBE programs can fill before the application deadline, so send all application documents as soon as possible. You will be notified by mail regarding your acceptance status and further instructions.

Transfer Policy

Coming to UC Berkeley Extension from another U.S. school? You can transfer your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. Academic credit earned at other institutions is not transferable to FSBE. Learn more.