University of California, Berkeley – Berkeley Summer Sessions

(Last Updated On: December 31, 2025)

Programme Details (2026)
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Programme Details (2026)

Students who decided to apply for the UCB summer sessions can proceed to the official application at the UCB official website in February 2026 until the deadlines set by UCB (Pay ayyention to UCB application deadlines of different sessions for international students who need I-20). At the same time, students need to submit the internal application to SAO (21 Jan – 23 Feb 2025) to become a UM-nominated student. Only UM-nominated students will be eligible to compete for the UM sponsorship based on smart point or RC nomination.

Besides, students must enroll in a face-to-face/on-campus course(s) in order to be nominated by UM.

SAO Programme Code
US1

SAO Programme Type
G1-G3*
(Depends on the number of units enrolled)

Programme Period
Session A—Six Weeks: May 26–July 2, 2026
Session B—Ten Weeks: June 8–August 14, 2026
Session C—Eight Weeks: June 22–August 14, 2026
Session D—Six Weeks: July 6–August 14, 2026
Session E—Three Weeks: July 27–August 14, 2026
Session F—Three Weeks: July 6–July 24, 2026
Session 12W—12 Weeks: May 26–August 14, 2026

Quota
To be determined by the host university

Responsible Staff
Kaman Hoi (kamanhoi@um.edu.mo)

Official Website
https://summer.berkeley.edu/international

English Requirement
UC Berkeley English Proficiency Requirement (EPR)
https://summer.berkeley.edu/international/english-proficiency-requirementLink

A testimonial (證明書/在學證明) issued by the Registry was accepted as a waiver for the English Proficiency Requirement in the previous years if the medium of instruction of your major is English. Please apply the document through UM App/myUM Portal.
– Choose the version of the testimonial that states the medium of instruction, and the document language should be in English.
– Two working days of processing time are required.
– The document costs MOP55.