No. UC Berkeley (and the entire UC system) has made SAT/ACT optional.

Instead, your +2 grades and Personal Insight Essays (PIQs) are more important.

Very competitive. For Computer Science, Engineering, and Business, acceptance rates are extremely low.

But don’t lose hope — every year, Nepali students with strong grades, leadership activities, and unique essays get in.

• UG: IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+
• PG: IELTS 7.0–7.5 or TOEFL iBT 90–100+
  Duolingo and PTE are not accepted at Berkeley.

Yes. On an F-1 visa, you can:

• Work up to 20 hrs/week on-campus during semesters.
• Work full-time during breaks.
• Apply for CPT/OPT internships as a graduate student.
  Pay ranges from $15–$25/hour depending on the job.

• UG tuition: ~$47,500/year (≈ NPR 6.3M)
• PG tuition: $45,000–$50,000/year (≈ NPR 6M–6.6M)
• Living costs in Berkeley: $2,000–$2,800/month (≈ NPR 266K–372K)
  Yes, California is expensive — but the opportunities after graduation can make it worth it.

Yes.The Nepali Students Association (NSA) is active. They celebrate Dashain, Tihar, and help new students adjust to life in the U.S.

Yes. With OPT (1 year) and STEM OPT extension (up to 3 years), you can work in the U.S. after graduation.

Many Nepali students land jobs at companies like Google, Apple, Tesla, and Deloitte.

It depends. If you want tech, engineering, data, or startup culture, Berkeley (in Silicon Valley) is unbeatable.

For law, policy, or finance, East Coast Ivies may have an edge. Goreto helps you decide based on your career goals.

We guide you through:

• Profile evaluation and course matching
• UC application essays (PIQs) and SOP reviews
• Scholarship and funding strategies
• Visa document preparation
• Pre-departure sessions (budgeting, housing, jobs, networking)