Why did you come to Berkeley?

"I came because it's one of the best engineering schools in the nation, and because the Multicultural Engineering Program here really reached out and recruited me. I love being here at Berkeley."

—Nicole Alaniz, Chemical Engineering


"Berkeley has a great academic reputation, it's extremely diverse, and it's next to Silicon Valley. Also, the weather is mild all year round—not too cold, not too hot, unlike the East Coast."

—Hana Kim, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Educating Leaders

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It is truly an amazing time to be an engineer.

Science and technology impact nearly every facet of our daily lives—how we communicate, travel, obtain information, protect our environment, improve our health, build our cities, and solve many of our most pressing problems.

Berkeley's College of Engineering prepares students to meet today's challenges with creativity and innovation.

Our engineering program offers a solid foundation in math and science to prepare you for specialization in one of the engineering departments or interdisciplinary programs.

In addition, the engineering curricula calls for study in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, to give you the well-rounded background needed to contribute to our complex society.

Engineering student societies, a vital part of the college, offer many opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills...as well as long-lasting friendships.

All this, in one of the most beautiful, exciting and inspiring places on earth—the San Francisco Bay Area.

Be sure to read our most frequently asked questions asked about admissions by prospective freshmen.

Engineering Excellence

Berkeley Engineering is continuoulsy ranked as a top engineering school. Read the facts and review our rankings by department.