Founded in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley. Today, Extension offers 1,500 courses each year, along with more than 75 professional certificates and specialized programs of study in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Free and low-cost public events are also frequently held as part of Extension’s service to the local community.
Why the University of California – Berkeley Extension
As the continuing education branch of UC Berkeley, our academic standards are of the highest caliber, which means that you’ll receive Berkeley education without the acceptance letter. Many of our courses and certificates are reviewed by UC Berkeley and are aligned to the University’s high academic standards.
