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Applying to Graduate School

Do you want to change the world for the better? With over 100 graduate programs to choose from, Berkeley opens up a world of possibility.

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Our Programs

Browse our program list and find your match!

With more than 120 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're here to help you locate campus resources and get you the help you need. Browse our resource list or set up an appointment for one-on-one assistance.

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Kendall Calhoun

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.

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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.

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News & Upcoming Events

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The Inclusive Excellence Hub – A New National Model for Graduate Inclusivity – Welcomes Students to its First Open House!

November 19, 2024

UC Berkeley’s Inclusive Excellence Hub supports graduate students with mentorship, workshops, and programs, fostering diversity, belonging, and academic growth.

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Sixth Annual National First-Generation College Celebration Day

November 19, 2024

UC Berkeley’s First-Generation College Celebration Day honored First-Gen students, staff, and faculty with inspiring stories, community-building, and resources, strengthening support for an inclusive campus.

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The Stern Health Sciences Fellows Celebrate 5 Years of Community Building

November 18, 2024

The Stern Health Sciences Fellowship, launched in 2020, supports graduate students in health sciences research. Fellows celebrated five years of collaboration, sharing research and building community.

Stern Health Science Fellows

Start Thinking about Your Three-Minute Thesis Talk for Grad Slam!

November 14, 2024

Each year, GradPro hosts a campuswide Grad Slam event in which up to 10 graduate students present their research in three-minute talks and compete for monetary prizes and the chance to represent Berkeley at the UC systemwide Grad Slam event in late spring.

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Five Tips to Make the Most of Handshake as a Graduate Student

November 14, 2024

In recent years, graduate students have found themselves navigating a dynamic job market that can make exploring and preparing for careers challenging. Handshake is a key tool that graduate students can use to ease this process.

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Events

The Grad Student Productive

December 04, 2024

Are you cleaning to avoid writing? Telling yourself that tomorrow will be the day? Struggling to find the perfect place to work? You’re not alone! The Grad Student Productive is…

STEM*FYI Print-Making and Pupusas

December 05, 2024

Learn how to make your own small print using rubber carving blocks + enjoy some pupusas! RSVP Here  

Native FEWS Indigi-Grad Speaker Series

December 06, 2024

Join us for the Native FEWS Indigi-Grad Speaker Series, a compelling lineup of talks featuring leaders in Indigenous research, open to all graduate students and the public.

Grad Student Rejuvenation Day

December 09, 2024

Join us for a rejuvenating wellness event designed especially for graduate students! Take a break from your academic responsibilities and experience holistic relaxation in a welcoming, supportive environment. In collaboration…

STEM*FYI Yoga + Boba Destressor

December 10, 2024

Come join us and let the stress of the term evaporate as you bend and stretch your body into upward facing dog and sun salutations. Afterwards, prepare to cool off…

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