# International Students

**Source**: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/apply-to-berkeley/international-students/
**Parent**: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/apply-to-berkeley/

## At UC Berkeley, the world’s premier public university, you can excel beyond, exchange ideas and, ultimately, change the world.

You will apply as an international applicant if:

1) You require a visa to study in the United States\
OR\
2) You will graduate from a high school outside of the United States

Please note:\
A US citizen or permanent resident who currently lives and studies outside the US is considered a domestic applicant with foreign credentials but will still be required to provide proof of English Proficiency

To begin, learn the basics about applying as an international student:

- [Basic Admission Requirements](/basic-admission-requirements/)
- [Requirements for International Students](/requirements-for-international-students/)
- [Language Requirements](https://admissions.berkeley.edu/requirements-for-international-students/)
- [Scholarships available for International Students](https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/types-of-aid-at-berkeley/scholarships/regents-and-chancellors-scholarship/international-student-scholarships/)
- [Earning University Credit for Exams (IGCSE, IB, AP)](https://ceu.berkeley.edu/transfer-credit/examinations/)

International students must meet requirements as a [first-year](https://admissions.berkeley.edu/apply-to-berkeley/first-year-applicants-uc-berkeley/) or [transfer](https://admissions.berkeley.edu/apply-to-berkeley/transfer-students/transfer-requirements/) applicant.

Next, get familiar with what makes an applicant stand out in our pool:

- [How Berkeley Selects Students](/apply-to-berkeley/application-resources/selection-process/)
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- [Personal Insight Questions](/apply-to-berkeley/application-resources/personal-insight-questions/)

## Learn more

[Financial Aid & International Students](http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/international-students)

[Berkeley International Office](https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/)

[Guide for IB Students Applying to U.S. Institutions](/apply-to-berkeley/international-students/)

[New Residency Requirements](https://ucop.edu/residency/index.html)