Explore career paths within business & entrepreneurship, medicine, engineering, or technology & coding, and when you're not in class or having time with industry leaders and professionals, take in the sights at Fisherman's Wharf and Ghiradelli Square.
Established as the first campus of the University of California system, UC Berkeley is located just across the bay from San Francisco, right in the heart of California. Ranked as the #2 Top Public university in the nation, students participating in the pre-college career focused programs will have the opportunity to take advantage of the start-up energy and corporate powerhouses that are within the Bay Area. A traditional campus within a vibrant, urban setting, students will experience the best of what UC Berkeley has to offer.
UC Berkeley is home to our new Pre-College Career Accelerator Programs. These programs combine education and career exploration to give students an unparalleled experience to take a deeper dive into their field of choice. As a participant in this program, you will gain marketable, in-demand skills in some of the world's fast-growing industries through action-based activities and real-world experiences alongside industry leaders and professionals.