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International Students
Berkeley College's diverse programs of study, multi-cultural student body, and various locations offer international students wonderful opportunities that are hard to find at other American colleges and universities. Our overseas partnerships also provide a number of exciting opportunities for Berkeley students to experience an international education.
For more than 80 years, students from all over the world have prepared for rewarding careers at Berkeley College and enjoyed all that the New York City area has to offer.
With locations in New York and New Jersey plus online degrees and courses, the College is proud to serve the special needs of international students with a superior education that provides an intensive business curriculum.
International Student Office
Berkeley's International Student Office provides personal help with SEVIS I-20 or F-1 Student Visa procedures, housing information, orientation to college life, and adjusting to educational practices and life in the United States. Many of Berkeley's international representatives travel abroad to meet prospective students. For current travel schedule, please see the International Tour Calendar.
Programs of Study
International students may enroll in any of the programs of study at Berkeley College. In addition, Berkeley College Online is tailored to meet the needs of international students around the world.
How to Apply for Admission
Required Documents:
- International Application Form
- Scholarship Application Form
- Official secondary or post-secondary transcripts of academic grades (translated into English) and proof of graduation
- Proof of English language proficiency:
- Berkeley College’s Language Test
- TOEFL - score of 500 PBT, 61 IBT
- IELTS - score of 5.5 or higher
- Michigan Test - score of 78 or better
- APIEL - grade 3 or higher
- English for Sweden - grade VG
- English for Norway - level 4
- TOEIC - score 800 or better
- University of Cambridge - British Council - with a grade no lower than "C"
- STEP - score 2A or better
- Financial support documentation (showing at least $36,000)
- $50 (US) Application Fee
- $300 (US) Tuition Deposit
- $400 (US) Residence Deposit (for White Plains residents)
Student Visa Requirements
To apply for a SEVIS I-20 (which is needed to obtain an F-1 Student Visa), students must satisfy to the College, based on visa regulations, that sufficient finances are available to pay for tuition and living expenses. This can be verified by a certified bank statement showing $36,000 from your sponsor. Once accepted to Berkeley, the SEVIS I-20 is sent with the Acceptance Package.
English As A Second Language
For students who do not have the required English proficiency, Berkeley offers a High Intermediate English as a Second Language Class at our New York City Midtown location. A student's eligibility for enrollment in this class will be determined based on preliminary testing. In addition to the English as a Second Language Class, a student can enroll for a college-level, credit-bearing Computer Applications class. This means students can start earning credit towards their degree while in attendance. All ESL classes meet 20 hours per week.
Conditional Admission
A student who wishes to enter one of Berkeley's programs and does not have the required proof of English proficiency can apply for conditional admission. This would require the student to take ESL classes at the New York City Midtown location (at an additional cost) prior to starting Berkeley classes.
International Club
The International Club provides a special forum for the specific needs and interests of international students. It organizes social and cultural activities, including field trips, that acquaint international students with life in America. The get-acquainted meetings often include a trip to the United Nations. Additional activities, such as international festivals, are organized by students at individual locations.
Housing
For information on residence facilities for Berkeley College students, please see Housing.
For More Information
To learn more about opportunities for international students at Berkeley, contact:
Berkeley College
International Division
12 East 41st Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017 USA
Telephone: US Dialing Code-212-687-3730
Fax: US Dialing Code-212-986-7827
Email: international@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Students from around the world, including the following countries, have attended Berkeley College.
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Afghanistan |
Ecuador |
Kazakhstan |
Portugal |
Meet Our International Students
José Navarro, Student, International Business
Kristin Hofsli, Student, Fashion Marketing and Management
Berkeley College International Viewbook
According to 2010-2011 data recently released from the Institute of International Education (IIE), Berkeley College ranks number six in the country among specialized institutions for international student enrollment.
