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Applying to Graduate School

At Berkeley, pursue groundbreaking research and create meaningful change. Choose from over 200 graduate programs, many of which are top ranked around the world.

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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Meet Alicia Roy, GradPro’s New Director

Starting as a graduate student professional development liaison, Roy now returns to Berkeley as GradPro’s Director, ready to help every graduate student define success on their own terms. 
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Three Tips for Establishing a Daily Writing Routine

With the various responsibilities of being a graduate student, including teaching, seminars, and conferences, writing can often fall by the wayside. A key strategy for combating resistance to writing is learning how to establish a daily writing routine.
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Subscribe to the Graduate Writing Center Newsletter!

Stay connected with the Graduate Writing Center and receive guidance throughout the semester to strengthen your academic writing skills! Whether you’re working on a research paper, dissertation, or other academic writing project, the Graduate Writing Center newsletter provides valuable resources and opportunities to support your writing journey.