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Berkeley Global
Page Outline
- Program Description
- Program Overview
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- International Enrollment
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Program Overview
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Core Courses
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Curriculum Requirements
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How to Apply
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Applications for the Spring 2025 semester will open in July 2024.
Admission Requirements
To participate in this program, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Three (3) years of undergraduate study
- GPA 3.0 or better
- International students must meet English Language Proficiency Requirements.
- Completion of the Immersive Program in Entrepreneurship or equivalent program
Tuition and Fees
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Fees
- $500 nonrefundable deposit
- $900 health insurance (per semester)
International Student Information
Attendance Requirements
This professional certificate is a full-time, cohort-based program. In order to maintain your visa status, you must attend all scheduled courses and meetings.
F1 Visa Application and F1 Transfer Process
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you must apply for an F1 student visa to attend this certificate program. Read more about student visas.
English Proficiency Requirements
Whether you are a student, working professional or lifelong learner, you will need to demonstrate English proficiency to be considered for admission into any of our programs for international students.
Because English-language proficiency test centers are closed due to COVID-19, you can meet our English-language requirement in any of the following ways:
Test Scores
Scores must be from the past two years.
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iBT Special Home Edition and myBest scores are accepted. Scores must be from the past two years.
Interview
If you do not meet any of the above criteria, you can request an English-language interview through our department. If you are interested in this option, please select, "I would like to request an English interview" in your online application.
Note: Transcripts and credentials should reflect the program that you completed in English. Our Admissions department will assess all documentation and inform you if additional items are needed. Please note that our admissions process is holistic and meeting the English-language proficiency requirement does not guarantee acceptance. Email visiting-student@berkeley.edu with questions or to learn more.
Waiver
You may request a waiver if you meet one of the following requirements:
- You have completed one year of full-time college-level instruction entirely in the English language.
- You have successfully completed a university-level program in a country or region where English is the official language.
- You are from a country or region on the exempt list.