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University of California, Berkeley (UC BERKELEY)
University of California, Berkeley, Services for International Students and Scholars, 2299 Piedmont Avenue, International House), Berkeley CA 94720-2321, U.S.A., United States
3.99 / 5 based on 168 reviews.
Description:
Berkeley's academic departments consistently rank among the top five in the USA. The faculty, renowed for both teaching and scholarship, includes seven Nobel Laureates and 18 MacArthur Fellows.
88% of students recommend
168 reviews
168 Expenses reviews of University of California, Berkeley
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by alexsalinas, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
International Relations, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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In general, I perceived everything was more expensive but gas and certain american brands that I buy import in Spain. Nightlife and going to the movies is ridiculous, far too expensive for european standards. My appartment was expensive too, but that's what it takes to be so close to campus. I think that if I had had a car to move around in an easier way, I would have eventually saved a bit more. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
It was a nice surprise to see that the student card they gave allowed me to step in the public transport for free. They should do the same with the BART system. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by alexsali, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
International Relations, Independent
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In general, I perceived everything was more expensive but gas and a few american brands which are "import" in Sapin. Nightlife and going to the movies is ridiculous, far too expensive for european standards. My appartment was expensive too, but that's what it takes to be so close to campus. I guess that if I had had a car to move around in an easier way, I would have eventually saved a bit more. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nick, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Literature, University Agreement
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It's the most expensive place in the States, and the third most expensive housing market in the world. And that's it, really. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Buy it all second hand, and go skip diving. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sangwon, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Engineering, Mechanical, Independent
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Well, the labor costs in the US is more expensive than in my country... Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Try working CO-OP at school: even though you may be from abroad, there are always ways... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Įlvaro, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Financial Management, Independent
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Two main factors. First, California is one of the most expensive states in the US. Second, the Dolar/Euro exchange rate was at its lowest. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by apeale, Universitą di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
mainly because of the currency! But also it is easy to live such an expirience as a vacation, as an opportunity to travel and do what you wouldn't do in a country you are already familiar with... Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by federicogiardini, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
Financial Management, Independent
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None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because of the currency devaluation suffered in my country, and besides the Bay Area is not a cheap place. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alma, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, Independent
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my perants pay when I“m home Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
not easy to exchange money. better prepare and take $ from home. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Paolo, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Financial Management, Independent
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
problem of change between ITL lira and USD. Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
No significant surprises. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Įlvaro, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Financial Management, Independent
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The dolar was high and I didn't stop going out. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Elisabet, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain
Marketing and Sales Management, International Diploma Program
The accessibility of student needs
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None Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Because it is one of the most expensive areas of the world Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by ilazinza, Universitą degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
Language, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Food and telephone are moro expensive Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by isabel, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, master degree
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
more expensive food Food, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by elam, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Business Studies, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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None Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
The money exchange Food, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by finder999, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Law, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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A private grant Other sources of funding:
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
local culture Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
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no This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alberto, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
exchange Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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no This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by dega1978, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Financial Management, University Agreement
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in everything Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Manolo, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nina, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Extension classes
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Food, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Francesco, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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Personal savings Other sources of funding:
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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