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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.
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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.


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168 Housing reviews of University of California, Berkeley

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HOUSING    
by federicogiardini, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
Financial Management, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: The International House, where 400 students live.
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: At International House again.
Why? Because I knew other places when I was there, and from my point of view the International House is the best place to stay. I have made real friend, and people in general is opened and decent.
Personal comments:
I have had troubles at first because I chose a place through host university, and the place was really bad, so I had to break the contract and find a place by my own. My advice is to visit several places before making a decission. Living in the International House was one of the best experiences of my life.
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HOUSING    
by alexsalinas, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
International Relations, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Closer interaction with other students. Anyway I was happy about being independent, having my own schedule and a quiet space to study. Besides, my apartement was virtually on campus.
Personal comments:
It is nicely managed by a department of the University, and through the web page they have an international student like me can easily get in touch with subletters, etc. This one facility they have, the International House, I think it's great for a summer stay.
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HOUSING    
by alexsali, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
International Relations, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Closer interaction with other students. Anyway I was happy about being independent, having my own schedule and a quiet space to study. Besides, my appartment was virtually on campus.
Personal comments:
It is nicely managed by a department of the University, and through the web page they have an international student like me can easily get in touch with subletters, etc. This one facility they have, the International House, I think it's great for a summer stay.
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HOUSING    
by Nick, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Literature, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Despite the high cost of housing in Berkeley, it's still far better to live off campus, especially if you are older than the freshers: the age gap is far greater in terms of experience across cultures.
Personal comments:
Generally ok, although Berkeley is sickeningly expensive: get as many housemates/ room,ates as possible!
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HOUSING    
by Manolo, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: brotherhood
Why? More "freedom" and possibility to know more students not on exchange
Personal comments:
I had a double room and it was good for two months but probably not enough for a full semester.
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HOUSING    
by Nina, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Extension classes
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Because this is where the life is!
Personal comments:
I stayed at Mills College, not at Berkley. The Campus was very nice. All women school, though.
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HOUSING    
by Paolo, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Financial Management, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? To live better the university life
Personal comments:
Berkeley has very nice facilities, and good accomodation
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HOUSING    
by Alberto, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because in a fraternity house you better understand the US student life
Personal comments:
none
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HOUSING    
by Sangwon, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Engineering, Mechanical, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It is good.
Personal comments:
Well spaces are becoming more available these days.
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HOUSING    
by Įlvaro, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Financial Management, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? I had exposure to both international and local students.
Personal comments:
none
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HOUSING    
by ilazinza, Universitą degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
Language, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: student house
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? more place and facilities
Personal comments:
good for a semester
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HOUSING    
by Alma, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? independent. meet & leave with local people.
Personal comments:
none
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HOUSING    
by Įlvaro, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Financial Management, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? I met a lot of interesting people there.
Personal comments:
none
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HOUSING    
by elam, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Business Studies, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? You'll meet an international enviroment
Personal comments:
International House's experience is one of the best experiences I had in my life. Living with people of all over the world makes your mind open to the differences of cultures in the world
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HOUSING    
by nerelete, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
International Relations, master
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: dormitory
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? cheaper and more facilities
Personal comments:
none
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HOUSING    
by antoniodileo, Universitą Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Living on campus i felt part of university life. It helped to to my best in a very short period of time, showing me how american students live and study at college.
Personal comments:
My accomodation was a confraternity. During the summer there were boys and girls, all attending courses at the UCB. It's been a nice experience and the place was pretty clean, with a room to study, and a room to have fun with Tv and pool.
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HOUSING    
by Nicol, Pontķfica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: International House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? I loved the experience living with students all over the world. The enviroment was amazing.
Personal comments:
none
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HOUSING    
by knottjulia, University of Surrey, Roehampton, London, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? more privacy better food
Personal comments:
none
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HOUSING    
by Elisabet, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain
Marketing and Sales Management, International Diploma Program
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? You have more freedom
Personal comments:
none
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HOUSING    
by Rocco, Universitą di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: student coop
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Cleaner, quiter
Personal comments:
none
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