About Berkeley
The university’s close proximity to Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and the surrounding Bay Area affords students a rich array of opportunities for field research. From high technology to financial services, the San Francisco Bay Area is the consummate laboratory for advanced study of the global business environment.

The Berkeley campus is perched on a hillside, its upper reaches devoted to a vast nature preserve – excellent for a run or a contemplative walk with views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

Surrounding the campus is the city of Berkeley, a legendary university town. With its multitude of coffeehouses, bookstores, shops, churches, theaters, world-famous gourmet restaurants, charming neighborhoods, and beautiful gardens, Berkeley is cosmopolitan, funky, friendly, relaxed, and always stimulating.

Nearby are San Francisco, the wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties, and the beach. Within a half-day drive are the outdoor pleasures of Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park.