| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1645 | $1435 | $1325 |
| 12 Weeks | $4935 | $4305 | $3975 |
| 20 Weeks | $8225 | $7175 | $6625 |
| 24 Weeks | $9870 | $8610 | $7950 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1250 | $1100 | $1000 |
| 12 Weeks | $3750 | $3300 | $3000 |
| 20 Weeks | $6250 | $5500 | $5000 |
| 24 Weeks | $7500 | $6600 | $6000 |
The University of California, Berkeley is a world-renowned public research university located in Berkeley, California, part of the University of California system. UC Berkeley offers undergraduate and graduate programs across virtually every academic discipline, from engineering and business to the arts, sciences, and public policy. The Berkeley International Office (BIO) supports F-1 and J-1 visa students through I-20 processing, immigration advising, visa compliance, and ongoing student services throughout their time at the university. While UC Berkeley offers some on-campus and university-affiliated housing options, demand consistently exceeds availability and many international students arrange their own off-campus accommodations in the Berkeley area.
USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending UC Berkeley. Everything is included in one flat monthly rate: your furnished private room, Wi-Fi, utilities, and an English-speaking American host family. No lease to sign. No credit history required. No furniture to buy. Just arrive and settle in.
Berkeley is a vibrant and intellectually rich city, and your host family is your first real connection to life in the community. You practice English every day at home, not just in the classroom, and your host can help you navigate the city, find your way around campus, and get comfortable in one of the most dynamic university towns in the world. For international students arriving at one of the most competitive universities in the US, having a stable and welcoming home environment from day one makes a real difference.
Short stays of 4 weeks and longer stays are both available, so your housing near UC Berkeley matches your program length exactly. Airport pickup is available upon request. Contact our office for details.
Yes. USH offers homestay accommodation for international students enrolled at UC Berkeley, including undergraduate and graduate students across all programs and schools. Contact us to check availability near the Berkeley campus.
Yes. Finding housing near UC Berkeley is notoriously competitive, especially for students arriving from abroad. Homestay removes that uncertainty entirely. Your room is arranged before you arrive, your meals and utilities are included, and you have a local family ready to welcome you from day one. In one of the most expensive housing markets in California, homestay is often the most straightforward way to arrive in Berkeley without the stress of apartment hunting in a new country.
Yes. UC Berkeley draws international students from more than 100 countries, and for many, it is their first time living in the United States. Living with an American host family in Berkeley gives you a supportive home base while you adjust to a new academic culture, a new city, and a new way of life. The daily English immersion and local guidance that comes with homestay helps you settle in faster and focus on what matters most: your studies.
Stays start at a minimum of 4 weeks and can be extended to match the length of your program. Whether you are enrolled for a single semester or a full degree program, flexible options are available with no long-term lease required.