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Applying to Graduate School

Attending graduate school at UC Berkeley opens up a world of possibility. Choose from over 200 graduate programs, with numerous disciplines recognized among the top in their fields.

Steps to Apply

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Our Programs

Browse our program list and find your match!

With more than 200 graduate programs representing the breadth and depth of UC Berkeley’s interdisciplinary scholarship, there’s a program that’s right for you.

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Current Students

We are here to support you as you progress through your degree. Browse our workshops, mentorship opportunities and more.

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Our Students

Brilliant graduate students are a critical part of Berkeley’s identity.

In this video, see how Chancellor’s Fellow Kendall Calhoun Ph.D. ’23 connects with faculty and undergraduates, conducting field research with the goal of creating more resilient habitats and ecosystems. Like many outstanding Berkeley graduate students, his work helps to drive research excellence and inspires undergraduates, opening their minds to greater possibilities.

See Kendall Calhoun in action

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Professional Development

We’ve helped countless graduate and professional students prepare for careers they never considered

Career preparation only starts in the classroom. We’re here to help you explore career paths and purse the profession that matches your interests and strength. Explore our workshops, or set up a one-on-one consultation today.

Graduate Professional Development

Our Commitment to Diversity

We want you to know that you belong here. The Graduate Division and the Office for Graduate Diversity are here to help you build community and make UC Berkeley your home.

Office for Graduate Diversity

Recent News

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January 22, 2026

2026 Basic Needs Updates for Grad Students

Our office and the Basic Needs Center want to update you on how recent changes might affect your access to essential resources like food assistance, housing support and healthcare. Below you can find an outline of specific campus resources to help you.
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January 9, 2026

Required Prevention Trainings for New Graduate Students

Email sent to new students. Essential resources, tools, and two required trainings for all incoming graduate students to help prevent and respond effectively to instances of sexual violence and harassment. Review and complete the trainings promptly.

January 9, 2026

Getting Started with Internships in Graduate School

This article distills the take-away advice from a recent GradPro panel featuring Berkeley graduate students and alumni who have successfully completed internships. Whether you want to learn what  internship opportunities are available to graduate students, prepare for interviews, or learn how to maximize your internship experience, the insights of the panelists can help.

December 11, 2025

Funding opportunity: Big C Student Initiated Projects

Call for Proposals! 2025-26 Big C Student Initiated Projects Applications are due Monday, January 19, 2026, 11:59 pm  Call for Proposals! 2025-26 Big C Student Initiated Projects What is the Big C? Passed by student referenda in April 2017 and renewed in April 2025, The Big C (Big Community) Fee Referendum expands staffing (student and professional),…
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December 10, 2025

Food, Housing, and Healthcare: Updates for Grad Students

As the year ends, our office and the Basic Needs Center want to update you on how recent changes might affect your access to essential resources like food assistance, housing support and healthcare. Below you can find an outline of specific campus resources to help you.