Community college · International student guide
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley City College is a Peralta Community College District campus whose university preparation and occupational training classes include model programs in American Sign Language, Biotechnology, and Multimedia. International (F-1) applicants apply through the Peralta Colleges Office of International Education.
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This guide puts first what matters when you apply from outside the United States: costs, English requirements, dates and documents. Every figure links to the college's own page.
Your yearly costs
Housing is estimated, not a guaranteed rent. Summer study and personal spending may change your costs.
From $13,410USD · per academic year
Tuition & fees
30 units across two semesters; $447 per unit. Cost year not stated; confirm the current rate.
$10,000USD · per academic year
Housing & meals estimate
Cost year: Not stated.
$2,100USD · per academic year
Health insurance
Cost year: Not stated.
$25,970USD · per academic year
Estimated total budget
Includes tuition, housing, insurance and $460 in other school costs.
These are school or college costs, not our advisory fees. A budget estimate is not an all-inclusive invoice. Confirm your course load, housing, insurance and required extras before paying.
English, documents and requirements
When to apply (Spring deadlines)
Spring semester (January-May): apply by November 15 from overseas, or December 15 if already in the U.S. on an F-1 visa. The page prints no year.
Source · checked 3 Oct 2026Requirement: English test
Applicants at High Intermediate English or below (iBT under 67, IELTS under 6.4, Duolingo under 89, GSP Level 3 or lower) receive an I-20 for the ESOL program
Source · checked 3 Oct 2026Programmes and transfer
Academic programmes
University preparation and occupational training classes, including model programs in American Sign Language, Biotechnology, and Multimedia
Source · checked 3 Oct 2026We are not an official representative of these institutions, and listing one is not a claim of partnership. Admission decisions are made only by each institution.
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