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Being a graduate student at Berkeley means being part of something special. A diverse community of change-makers known worldwide for innovation, exploration, and academic excellence.

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Our Programs

Browse our program list and find your match!

With more than 120 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're here to help you locate campus resources and get you the help you need. Browse our resource list or set up an appointment for one-on-one assistance.

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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.

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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.

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News & Upcoming Events

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Operation Lollipop

May 3, 2024

As the academic year comes to a close, thesis and dissertation filings start flowing in and our staff begins mailing the infamous See’s Candy Lollipops all over the world.

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Apply for the Future of Higher Education Postdoc Program

May 2, 2024

The UC Berkeley Future of Higher Education (FHE) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program seeks applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship program from scholars in any discipline with a Ph.D. from the University…

Gabriel Trujillo Memorial Field Work Scholarship

April 30, 2024

Established in 2024, the Gabriel Trujillo Field Work Scholarship at UC Berkeley was created by the Graduate Assembly.

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Apply to be a Graduate Diversity & Community Fellow in the Graduate Division

April 30, 2024

Graduate Diversity & Community Fellowship Diversity and Community Fellows advance and implement the diversity and inclusion goals of Office for Graduate Diversity and the Graduate Division. Critical components of this…

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Beyond Academia 2024 Conference Takeaways: Two Days of Career Exploration and Reflection

April 17, 2024

Beyond Academia is a non-profit founded and run by UC Berkeley graduate students, dedicated to empowering PhDs to expand their career options beyond the professoriate.

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Events

Every Summer Needs a Plan

May 09, 2024

Join us for a hands-on planning webinar! We offer our planning webinar at the beginning of each term so that you can take time out of your schedule to identify…

FGLI Grads Celebration

May 09, 2024

Join us Thursday, May 9, 4-6PM, to celebrate the perseverance and accomplishments of our first-generation and low-income graduate students.

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LLM Working Group

May 13, 2024

The LLM Working Group is a community founded to facilitate conversations about Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI within academia. This 4-part series will provide fundamental knowledge of LLMs,…

LLM Working Group

May 13, 2024

The LLM Working Group is a community founded to facilitate conversations about Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI within academia. This 4-part series will provide fundamental knowledge of LLMs,…

Native FEWS Alliance Distinguished Speaker Series: Marlene Watson

June 19, 2024

#3 Speaker: Marlene Watson, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Architecture from the University of California at Berkeley

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