University of California, Berkeley is a prestigious public research university located in Berkeley, California, across the bay from San Francisco. The university is known for its world-class programs across many disciplines, with popular majors including computer science, engineering, economics, political science, psychology, and molecular and cell biology. UC Berkeley is particularly renowned for its academic excellence, groundbreaking research, Nobel Prize-winning faculty, and history of social activism and political engagement dating back to the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s. The campus sits in the vibrant college town of Berkeley, known for its eclectic mix of students, progressive politics, diverse dining scene, and proximity to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley opportunities.