Dating back to 1868, the prestigious University of California, Berkeley is a public research institution with more than 40,000 students and around 350 degree programs. One of the 14 founding members of the Association of American Universities, the University of California, Berkeley has a proud tradition of higher education and has produced highly-successful alumni.

Wander through the 499-hectare campus, which comprises a variety of notable buildings, including the Lawrence Hall of Science, Space Sciences Laboratory and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy exploring the 34-hectare University of California Botanical Garden, which boasts memorable San Francisco Bay vistas and a number of rare and endangered plant species.

Architecture enthusiasts can admire a wealth of styles around the university campus, such as the Beaux-Arts Classical style of the Hearst Greek Theatre and the Hearst Memorial Mining Building. Football fans shouldn’t miss a California Golden Bears college game at the revered California Memorial Stadium.

Getting there

The University of California Berkeley is about 15 minutes’ drive from Oakland or about 25 minutes if you use the Orange or Red lines of the Bay Area Rapid Transit system. You can drive there in about 25 minutes from Oakland International Airport.