University of California, Berkeley

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The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is a public land-grant research university founded in 1868. It is the flagship institution of the University of California system and is renowned for its academic excellence and groundbreaking research. UC Berkeley is home to 15 schools and colleges, including the College of Engineering, the College of Letters and Science, and the Haas School of Business. The university's strong programs in engineering, law, and environmental science have contributed significantly to its reputation. UC Berkeley has a diverse student body of over 45,000 students and is classified as a "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" institution. Its campus spans 1,232 acres and features many California Historical Landmarks. The university is known for its rich history of innovation, with alumni and faculty including numerous Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners. UC Berkeley's research activities have led to significant discoveries, including the invention of the cyclotron by Ernest Lawrence. The university's athletic teams, the California Golden Bears, compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.