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BISPCal The Berkeley International Study Program (BISP) provides short-term study abroad opportunities for visiting international students.

The Berkeley International Study Program provides short-term study abroad opportunities on a space availability basis for visiting international students to study at UC Berkeley for one or two semesters. BISP students pay fees to the UC Berkeley Extension office, who also provide the necessary student visa documents and infrastructure needed to earn credit in UC Berkeley courses that can transfer

back to visiting international students’ home university. BISP students take courses side-by-side with UC Berkeley students each semester on a space-availability basis. BISP students’ academic studies are enriched by their experiences at UCB, and the university’s professors and students value having international applicants join the class. There are two ways to apply to the Berkeley International Study Program, either through an agreement with your home institution, or as an independent student. Please refer to the following website for details and application guidelines and deadlines:
https://bisp.berkeley.edu/

Future teachers, your study abroad journey to becoming a globally-minded educator starts here at UC Berkeley, the #1 pu...
09/02/2026

Future teachers, your study abroad journey to becoming a globally-minded educator starts here at UC Berkeley, the #1 public university in the world.

The BISP in Teacher Education initiative welcomes bachelor’s and master’s students who are ready to transform their future careers in education. Through a 16-week semester of flexible coursework and hands-on placement in local Bay Area schools, BISP in Teacher Education students will build the global perspectives and in-demand teaching skills that will prepare future teachers for leading diverse classrooms and schools.

Previous Teacher Education students share more:

✏️Marte, MA Teacher Education-Math, UiT The Arctic University of Norway: “Berkeley was not only an amazing place to live and meet new people, but also a great learning experience. I took courses in equity, inquiry-based learning, research, and educational technology, which showed me different ways students learn and how diversity can be a real strength in the classroom.”

✏️Ya-Cheng, MA Special Education, NTUE: “This BISP experience has shown me the greatness and possibilities of special education. Engaging in dialogue with professionals from other fields has allowed me to recognize my own shortcomings while broadening my knowledge and discovering my passion for research.”

✏️Andreas, MA History with Teacher Education, NTNU: “I saw going abroad as an invaluable experience and also an opportunity for personal growth. Furthermore, I wanted to challenge myself by going to a prestigious and well-known university. Berkeley fit these criteria perfectly...Berkeley is a transformative experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

✏️Jeanette, MA Special Education, University of Oslo: “This is my second time and when I got the chance to study here again I grabbed the chance as fast as possible. I have better contact with my professors and the student environment is unlike any other. I really had no idea that this was gonna be such an inspirational year!”

Learn more about the BISP in Teacher Education Initiative linked in the bio

📚BISP Students and Alumni Panel: Join Us! ✈️Wednesday, September 15: 08:00 PT | 17:00 CEST | 20:30 IST | 23:00 CSTThis i...
09/01/2026

📚BISP Students and Alumni Panel: Join Us! ✈️

Wednesday, September 15: 08:00 PT | 17:00 CEST | 20:30 IST | 23:00 CST

This is your chance to hear first-hand stories from students and alumni that studied abroad at the University of California, Berkeley through BISP. Panelists from international universities include:

✨Dhani | University of Bergen
✨ Edgar | Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)
✨ Jørgen | Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
✨Mats | Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam
✨ Pritika | Gisma University of Applied Sciences
✨Ya-Cheng | National Taipei University of Education (NTUE)

What to Expect:
📍Honest insights from BISP students and alumni
📍Engaging perspectives about courses, professors, and how to prepare for your UC Berkeley academic journey
📍Career impact stories from alumni
📍Time will be available for Q&A

This session is perfect for:
✅ Curious students exploring study abroad options
✅ Prospective Spring 2027+ applicants at the bachelors, post-baccalaureate, masters, and Ph.D. levels
✅ Parents wanting to understand the value
✅ Current and prospective BISP partners

🌟 Why This Panel Matters:
Hear how studying at UC Berkeley as a visiting student has changed lives, goals, and careers. The panelists will share personal stories and actionable techniques for success at the #1 public university in the world.

Sign up form --> bisp.berkeley.edu/contact

The BISP Instagram Challenge is ON! Show us what your first weeks at Berkeley are like!Join the fun and win cool prizes ...
08/28/2026

The BISP Instagram Challenge is ON! Show us what your first weeks at Berkeley are like!
Join the fun and win cool prizes 🥰 📸

Through the month of September, SNAP a photo or create a reel.
💬 TAG

All SEPTEMBER tags are automatically entered! WINNERS will be announced in October. Ready? Go! 💛🤳🏽💙

08/27/2026

Welcome to the brilliance of Berkeley, Fall 2026 students!

We’re pleased to welcome over 300+ visiting bachelors, masters, post-baccalaureate and Ph.D. students from 62 international universities, including one of BISP's newest partners: MCI Management Center Innsbruck . 🌎 Curious and inspiring learners join us from locations including Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Taiwan. 💙🐻💛

To welcome this multicultural cohort, BISP recently hosted campus tours, orientations and the always popular Cultural Peer Mentors (CPM) Mixer. 🎉

students: share your favorite photos by tagging us →

⭐️ Go Bears!

Welcome to Fall 2026, BISP UC Berkeley community! 💛🐻💙 Today is the first day of instruction and campus is busy! ☀️☀️ s...
08/26/2026

Welcome to Fall 2026, BISP UC Berkeley community! 💛🐻💙 Today is the first day of instruction and campus is busy! ☀️☀️ study abroad students are ready to learn local lingo such as "Berkeley Time" and "Sather Gate."

➡️ Students: tell us about your first day impressions in the comments below.

Have a great first day, all! 📚Go Bears! 🐻

08/24/2026

🌟 Welcome to Fall '26 at UC Berkeley! Your study abroad adventure begins Wednesday, August 26, and BISP staff and Cultural Peer Mentors (CPMs) are ready to support you.🤩

Share your first-day moments, tag your friends and BISPCal and let’s kick off an incredible semester together.🐻 📚✨

Welcome, Fall 2026 BISP students! It’s almost time to meet your BISP Mentors (CPMs)! You’ll have the opportunity to meet...
08/20/2026

Welcome, Fall 2026 BISP students! It’s almost time to meet your BISP Mentors (CPMs)! You’ll have the opportunity to meet some of them on campus tours and at Orientation 2. You can connect with them again at the CPM Mixer (sign up required)!💙💛

What’s a CPM? 🤔
Cultural Peer Mentors (CPMs) are Cal undergraduates who provide guidance, resources, and support to visiting students in BISP.

Learn more about the CPMs on the BISP website; link in the bio.

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Join us online on Wednesday, August 19 at 5:00 p.m. to learn more about the innovative BISP Special Focus Program topics...
08/18/2026

Join us online on Wednesday, August 19 at 5:00 p.m. to learn more about the innovative BISP Special Focus Program topics.👏👏👏 Multidisciplinary topics abound.

The Zoom link is in bCourses and email. 🗣️ Tell your friends! 💛🐻💙

Special Focus topics include:
🌟Climate Change and the Environment
🌟Current and Historical Politics
🌟Education, Society, and the Student
🌟Global Economies and Entrepreneurship
🌟Health and Society
🌟Inequalities and Social Justice
🌟Language and Culture
🌟Media, Communication, and Storytelling

Hey BISP students: Join us on Tuesday, August 25! Meet your Cultural Peer Mentors (CPMs) and have some fun with new frie...
08/14/2026

Hey BISP students: Join us on Tuesday, August 25! Meet your Cultural Peer Mentors (CPMs) and have some fun with new friends!

Sign up by August 20 with the link in bCourses and your email. 🎉

Hey BISP students! BISP advisors hold individual academic advising during Week+ of Welcome. In this crucial one-on-one t...
08/14/2026

Hey BISP students! BISP advisors hold individual academic advising during Week+ of Welcome. In this crucial one-on-one time, get your individual questions answered and come away confident for the semester ahead. Check your email for your advisor and how to sign up.

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