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Enhance your education and future in one year or a semester
With Berkeley Global programs, a short stay can leave a lasting impact, propelling you toward future successes that resonate globally. New perspectives and inspiration await, hence why the innovative Berkeley Global Access (BGA) Program invites students from around the world to study at a top-rated global public university.
Adding Berkeley to your academic history and résumé speaks to your commitment to excellence, to pushing boundaries, and to preparing for a globalized future. Here, whether for a semester or a full academic year, you can tailor your educational experience by selecting from thousands of courses across disciplines like computer science, engineering, mathematics, social sciences, business and biology.
The best part? Each course or module counts towards degree progression at your home institution. They are led by esteemed Berkeley faculty known for their expertise and innovation. As a BGA student, you’ll have countless opportunities to connect with some of academia’s top influencers—26 of whom are Nobel Prize winners. Impress them with your dedication and insight, and you might just earn a door-opening recommendation letter.
Berkeley-style support
The BGA Program offers individualized coaching sessions and a series of career development workshops that prepare you for graduate school and competitive job markets.
Engage in the Career Development and Coaching course, a one-on-one opportunity to hone your strengths, boost your emotional intelligence, and sharpen your practical skills. You’ll also benefit from exclusive workshops, enriching guest interactions, and personalized coaching sessions that enhance your communication abilities, cross-cultural competencies and personal branding.
Grow your network beyond the classroom
Being a BGA student means unlocking the full UC Berkeley lifestyle. This means you’ll be able to join any of the more than 1,200 student clubs and organizations or challenge yourself physically with one of the 34 intramural sports teams.
But the Berkeley experience doesn't stop at the campus gates. Located just a bridge away from San Francisco and less than an hour's drive from tech epicenter Silicon Valley, UC Berkeley provides unparalleled access to leading global industries, including technology, finance and creative arts. This geographic advantage facilitates practical learning experiences, professional networking, and exposure to the latest advancements in almost every field.
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My long-term goal is to become a subject matter expert in supply chain, which is the backbone of the industry. I found BGSU's Logistics Systems Engineering program is a combination of engineering and management, which helps me to enhance my knowledge and skills. I joined BGSU in January 2022 and got the opportunity to work as a Graduate Assistant on an industrial project under the guidance of Dr. Sarder.
Swati Arora, India
MS in Logistics Systems Engineering
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