Study abroad in Berkeley, United States: Most popular universities for Languages.

Are you thinking of studying Languages, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Languages in Berkeley, United States. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of California, Berkeley

The University of California was founded in 1868, born out of a vision in the State Constitution of a university that would "contribute even more than California's gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations."
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Most popular Languages programmes for international students in Berkeley

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Languages degree in Berkeley.

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English and American Literature

University of California, Berkeley

The English Department at the University of California, Berkeley seeks outstanding students for a semester-long program in English and American Literature designed especially for international students.
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English as a Second Language

University of California, Berkeley

Do you have prior knowledge of English, but need to improve your language skills to apply to one of our programs? Then this preparatory program is for you. The English as a Second Language program at the University of California, Berkeley, also known as BGA-Start, is part of the Berkeley Global Access Programs.
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French

University of California, Berkeley

The French Department’s doctoral program reflects the interdisciplinary priorities that have long defined the pursuit of knowledge here at Berkeley. We are thus committed not only to providing students strong coverage of the field of French and francophone literature and culture, but also to doing so through the critical application of innovative methodologies.
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English as a Second Language

University of California, Berkeley

Do you have prior knowledge of English, but need to improve your language skills to apply to one of our programs? Then this preparatory program is for you. The English as a Second Language program at the University of California, Berkeley, also known as BGA-Start, is part of the Berkeley Global Access Programs.
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English

University of California, Berkeley

The Berkeley English Department offers a wide-ranging Ph.D. program, engaging in all historical periods of British and American literature, Anglophone literature, and critical and cultural theory. 
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English as a Second Language

University of California, Berkeley

Do you have prior knowledge of English, but need to improve your language skills to apply to one of our programs? Then this preparatory program is for you. The English as a Second Language program at the University of California, Berkeley, also known as BGA-Start, is part of the Berkeley Global Access Programs.
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Latin American Studies

University of California, Berkeley

The MA in Latin American Studies is a two-year program that allows students to pursue a diverse curriculum in Latin American Studies spanning a wide range of departments and professional schools, including the schools of Natural Resources, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Welfare, Journalism, Law, Education, and Environmental Design.
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English as a Second Language

University of California, Berkeley

Do you have prior knowledge of English, but need to improve your language skills to apply to one of our programs? Then this preparatory program is for you. The English as a Second Language program at the University of California, Berkeley, also known as BGA-Start, is part of the Berkeley Global Access Programs.
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Study abroad in English

To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Languages

Languages or Foreign Languages degrees will teach you one or more languages, as well as the most relevant literature connected to that culture. Language studies teach international languages, such as English or German, increasingly popular languages, like Chinese, or an old language, such as Latin. Language studies careers include work in international business, translation, teaching, and more.

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