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[Our rankings](https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/excellence) The \#1 public research university in the U.S. According to [U.S. News & World Report](https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/09/22/uc-berkeley-named-top-public-school-in-the-country-by-us-news/), [*Times Higher Education*](https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking), the [*Wall Street Journal*](https://www.wsj.com/rankings/college-rankings/best-colleges-2025?mod=collegerankings2025_rankings), [*Forbes*](https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/) and more. 50 top 10 graduate programs According to [*U.S. News & World Report*.](https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/04/08/uc-berkeley-graduate-programs-soar-to-elite-status-in-latest-us-news-rankings/) Hundreds of groundbreaking inventions Created from [UC Berkeley research and patents](https://ipira.berkeley.edu/about/our-impact), including malaria and cancer treatments, robotic legs, gene editing, search engines and more. ## Creating more venture-backed startups than any other university in the world. 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## Our research improves lives UC Berkeley researchers work every day to make discoveries that change the world. Whether advancing cures for Alzheimer’s, trailblazing the future of AI, or mapping the edges of the universe, our breakthroughs propel humanity forward. Here’s how.  ## Research with results The world’s most complex problems find groundbreaking solutions here at UC Berkeley. [Our impacts](https://www.berkeley.edu/research-impact/)  ## Global expertise From energy and climate change to healthcare and AI, learn more about our experts’ work. [Our programs](https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/)  ## 157 years of excellence 12 Nobel laureates on faculty. The \#1 public research university. Here’s where we stand. [Our rankings](https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/excellence) Hundreds of groundbreaking inventions Created from [UC Berkeley research and patents](https://ipira.berkeley.edu/about/our-impact), including malaria and cancer treatments, robotic legs, gene editing, search engines and more. ## Academics UC Berkeley boasts over 300 degree programs across our 15 schools and colleges. With cutting-edge research and scholarship led by some of the world’s greatest minds, the possibilities for our students are endless. ## Admissions and financial aid Ready to start your journey? Discover how you can join the Golden Bear family below.  ### Undergraduate admissions Learn more about [undergraduate admissions](https://admissions.berkeley.edu/), including deadlines, student profiles, academics, and what it means to Be Berkeley.  ### Graduate admissions Explore graduate programs, research opportunities, career support, and ways to fund your education through our [Graduate Division](https://grad.berkeley.edu/). ## Student life Life at Berkeley blends discovery with contemplation, the scientific with the artistic and the scholarly with the athletic. Our students hail from different cultures and backgrounds, but together they create a vibrant community committed to building a better world.  ### Find your place With multiple housing options and dining that’s delicious and sustainable, there are many ways to feel at home at UC Berkeley. [Housing & Dining](https://www.berkeley.edu/campus-life/housing-dining/)  ### Join the lair Catch a game and cheer on the Golden Bears, with 30 sports, 105 national titles and endless pride in every game. [Cal Athletics](https://calbears.com/)  ### Get involved Whether you’re catching a show, attending a lecture or wandering the redwoods, there’s always something happening at UC Berkeley. [Events Calendar](https://events.berkeley.edu/)