UC Berkeley Summer English 2026
UC Berkeley
2026 Summer English Language Studies
Highlights
#1 Public University
Take credit-bearing courses at the #1 public university in the U.S.
Interactive Learning
Student-centered, project-based curriculum focusing on real-world interaction.
Bay Area Experience
Experiential learning off-campus in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Courses
Content-rich academic and professional English courses, including:
University Success in the U.S.
Business English
Legal English
American Media and Culture
Art, Architecture, and Design
2026 Dates & Fees
| Dates (Session) | Weeks | Min. Units (F-1 Visa) |
Tuition Total | Fees* | Total | Est. Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
June 22 - Aug 14 (Session C + any later) |
8 | 6 | $3,810 | $1,158 | $4,968 | $3,980 - $4,575 |
|
July 6 - Aug 14 (Session D only / D+E / F) |
6 | 5 | $3,175 | $1,158 | $4,333 | $3,025 - $3,490 |
|
July 6 - July 24 (Session F only) |
3 | 3 | $1,905 | $1,158 | $3,063 | $1,512 - $1,745 |
|
July 27 - Aug 14 (Session E only) |
3 | 3 | $1,905 | $1,158 | $3,063 | $1,512 - $1,745 |
*Fees include: Registration ($585), International Service Fee ($500), Document Fee ($73). All fees in USD.
English Levels & Enrollment Options
| Course Type | Sample Courses (Session D) | Units | English Level Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Academic / Professional English Only |
Academic and Public Speaking Business Vocabulary |
2-3 |
Recommended TOEFL iBT 60-79 IELTS 6.0 |
| English Courses + University Courses |
Language, Culture, and Film Data and Decisions |
2-3 |
Required TOEFL iBT 80+ IELTS 6.5+ |
| University Courses Only |
Marketing Practical Applications for AI |
2-3 |
Required TOEFL iBT 80+ IELTS 6.5+ |
Ready to Enroll?
Enroll through Berkeley Summer Sessions
Email: summerenglish@berkeley.edu
Website: writing.berkeley.edu/sels
For more F-1 visa information, please visit the official website.