{"id":9769,"date":"2020-09-16T16:38:16","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T23:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eng220.berkeley.edu\/about-berkeley-engineering\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T18:10:09","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.berkeley.edu\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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About Berkeley Engineering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why Berkeley\u2019s College of Engineering is ranked among the top three engineering schools in the country: Because we offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary, hands-on education. Because we challenge conventional thinking and value creativity and imagination. And because our students and faculty are driven by social commitment and want to improve our planet. At Berkeley Engineering, we\u2019re making a world of difference.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Academic programs, graduate and undergraduate, ranked in the top 5 by U.S. News & World Report<\/p>

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Faculty members (current and emeriti) in the National Academy of Engineering<\/p>

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First-generation undergraduates attending college<\/p>

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Mission and values<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Berkeley Engineering, we spark transformation in the lives we touch and the society we serve. Guiding us in our actions are core community values that emphasize collaboration, innovation, excellence <\/strong>and social impact.<\/strong> Above all, these values exist in a culture of inclusive excellence, supported by a wide variety of programs at Berkeley Engineering.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n