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Challenger
RP1990 RP
98.1 pts
Total Score
USA▼ 0 ranks (Gap)
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University of California, Berkeley

QS Score
99.5
Global Rank
QS World University Rankings score based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact.
THE Score
99.5
Global Rank
Times Higher Education score measuring teaching, research, citations, industry income, and international outlook.
Employment
99.6%
Outcome
Graduate employment rate within 6 months of graduation, reflecting career preparation quality.
Intl Ratio
90.2%
Diversity
Percentage of international students and faculty, indicating global appeal and diversity.
Challenger (42 RP) — Strong research output significantly contributes to the high tier rating.

📰 News & Updates (AI Analyzed)Real-time

News2/17/2026

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Impact: 0 RP
News2/17/2026

News: ‘Life as an international student is tough,’ Saketh’s UC Berkeley roommate pens grieving note after he’s found dead - The Financial Express

‘Life as an international student is tough,’ Saketh’s UC Berkeley roommate pens grieving note after he’s found dead  The Financial Express...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/16/2026

News: Missing UC Berkeley student found dead - KTVU

Missing UC Berkeley student found dead  KTVU...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/16/2026

News: UC Berkeley Student Found Dead After Six-Day Search - IndiaWest

UC Berkeley Student Found Dead After Six-Day Search  IndiaWest...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/15/2026

News: Body of missing Indian UC Berkeley student Saketh Sreenivasaiah recovered in Lake Anza - The American Bazaar

Body of missing Indian UC Berkeley student Saketh Sreenivasaiah recovered in Lake Anza  The American Bazaar...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/15/2026

News: Indian Student Found Dead Near UC Berkeley Lake - Evrim Ağacı

Indian Student Found Dead Near UC Berkeley Lake  Evrim Ağacı...

Impact: 0 RP

Ranking Trend (5 Years)

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Score Breakdown

Research Impact (Citation)99.5
Reputation (QS)99.5
Teaching (THE)99.5
Employability99.6
Community Preference (Votes)0 Votes
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📊 About This Data

The Reputation Points (RP) determine the dynamic season ranking, combining the Base Composite Score with Community Votes and Live Event Impacts.

The Base Score is calculated using our proprietary methodology that combines data from three major ranking systems: QS World University Rankings (academic & employer reputation, citations per faculty), Times Higher Education (THE) (teaching, research, citations, industry income, international outlook), and ARWU (alumni & staff Nobel Prizes, highly cited researchers, publications).

Tier assignments are based on the RP score using a gamified system inspired by competitive gaming. Rankings and scores are for informational and educational purposes only. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most recent ranking publications. For official rankings, please visit the respective ranking organizations directly.