International Relations Office
International Summer Programmes (i-SP)
University of California - Berkeley Summer Sessions
What is this programme about?
Experience the challenging and unique academic environment that is the University of California at Berkeley!
The UC Berkeley Summer Sessions has over 200 undergraduate courses across more than 60 disciplines, including fields of study not offered at NUS such as American Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Health, Spanish and Visual Studies. With an enrollment of about 15,000 students (2,400 of whom are international students), the Summer Sessions is a great opportunity to experience American culture in the beautiful Bay Area of California, and to make friends from the US and other countries.
When does the programme take place?
The Summer Sessions offers five sessions of varying lengths between mid-May to early-August:
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While NUS students would be welcome to participate in any of the Sessions (either individually or in-tandem), IRO would recommend Session A as the session of choice. This is because Session A fits in best with the NUS calendar and will not cross into the beginning of the new semester (which is usually in early-August).
Where does the programme take place?
University of California at Berkeley, California, USA.
What is the academic content?
The Summer Sessions follows a summer school concept, and offers over 200 undergraduate courses in more than 60 disciplines. Students will take between six to 12 Berkeley credit units worth of courses (equivalent to between two to four courses of three credit units each). A preview of the courses available in 2012 is available on this webpage.
UC Berkeley recommends that students take no more than 10 units per Session (equivalent to about three courses).
Academic credit MAY be available. Credit for the programme is strictly at the student’s discretion. Students interested in obtaining credit must work with their faculty for credit mapping. IRO does not apply for credit transfer on the students’ behalf.
What does it include?
With the Berkeley student pass (granted after arrival and registration at the Berkeley campus), the following facilities and services will be available to participants:
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What is the student accommodation?
The Berkeley Summer Sessions does not handle accommodation arrangements. Participants are responsible for securing their own accommodation. The following UC Berkeley housing options are available during the Summer Sessions, and students can apply directly to the respective housing offices:
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Other housing options are also available, including room/apartment sublets. Visit this webpage for more information about the available housing options mentioned above.
How much does it cost?
The Berkeley Summer Sessions is a fee-paying programme. Expenses will vary with the session of participation and the length of stay. The following cost estimate is provided based on the two most popular session lengths (six and eight weeks):
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Cost – Six Weeks |
Cost – Eight Weeks |
Tuition Fee (Two courses of three units each @ $415 per unit) |
USD $2,490 |
USD $2,490 |
Enrollment Fee |
USD $335 |
USD $335 |
Document Management Fee |
USD $50 |
USD $50 |
International Service Fee |
USD $300 |
USD $300 |
Accommodation (International House, double-room with meal plan; includes application fee and linens) |
USD $2,155 |
USD $2,530 |
Food |
Meal plan included with room |
Meal plan included with room |
Course Materials Fees, Books and Supplies |
USD $150 |
USD $150 |
Airfare (SIN to San Francisco) |
Approx. SGD $2,000 |
Approx. SGD $2,000 |
Airport Transfer (Pre-arranged shared private pick-up service) |
USD $40 per pax (two-way) |
USD $40 per pax (two-way) |
Insurance |
Approx. SGD $4.50 per day |
Approx. SGD $4.50 per day |
Visa |
USD $320 |
USD $320 |
Miscellaneous Expenditure (e.g. entertainment, etc.) |
USD $600 |
USD $800 |
Total Cost (tuition and fees, accommodation/food, supplies, airfare/transfers, insurance, visa and expenses) |
USD $8,195 (approx. SGD $10,250) |
USD $8,815 (approx. SGD $11,030) |
Please note, these are estimated expenses and actual expenses may differ based on price shifts and personal spending habits!
Is financial assistance available?
Yes. Students can apply for a study travel grant from the International Relations Office.
Number of placements available?
No limit.
What are the eligibility requirements?
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Is a visa required?
Yes. UC Berkeley will assist in providing documentation needed to apply for a visa.
Students are to consult the Embassy of the United States in Singapore to determine the visa application procedures required for their participation in the programme.
U. S. Embassy, Singapore
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508
Phone: (65) 6476-9100
Fax: (65) 6476-9340
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have proper entry documents for all countries they plan to visit as part of this programme!
How do I apply?
Application deadline is Friday, 30 March 2012.
Students who wish to submit an application after the deadline should contact IRO before proceeding (see contact information listed at the foot of this webpage).
Summer Sessions courses are offered on a competitive first-come-first-served basis, and early application may help to secure a place in popular courses that are often over-subscribed.
Application Procedure and Required Documents:
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Who to contact for more information?
Orion KEW (Mr)
Phone: (+65) 6516 6172
Email: irook@nus.edu.sg
