Visiting Students

UC Berkeley is a large university. This means that different offices take care of different parts of the process required for visiting students: getting a visa, housing, and insurance.

Medical Insurance

All visiting student must purchase health insurance. Here we provide information on policies and requirements.

Visas

If you are coming to Berkeley from a foreign country you'll need a student visa. UC Berkeley will help you follow the procedures for getting your visa.

Housing

There are many excellent reasons to visit or stay in the Berkeley area, as the city offers a wide selection of accommodations for the summer student.