UC Berkeley Global Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Global Studies were admitted (86 of 146). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.60–3.93.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Global Studies transfers starts with GLOBAL 10A, GLOBAL 10B and GLOBAL 45; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Global Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Global Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division requirements
Complete all of these
- GLOBAL 10A Introduction to Global Studies
- GLOBAL 10B Critical Issues in Global Studies
- GLOBAL 45 Survey of World History
Economics
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 1 Introduction to Economics
- ECON 2 Introduction to Economics, Lecture Format
Statistics
Complete 1 of these
- STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
- STAT C8 Foundations of Data Science
- STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- STAT 21 Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Global Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Global Studies were admitted (86 of 146). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.60–3.93.
Does UC Berkeley have a Global Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Global Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Global Studies?
UC Berkeley's Global Studies major preparation includes GLOBAL 10A, GLOBAL 10B, GLOBAL 45, ECON 1, ECON 2 and STAT 2, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Global Studies?
Admitted Global Studies transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.60–3.93.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Global Studies?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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