UC Berkeley Summer School

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Introduction

UC Berkeley

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the University of California, Berkeley, a member of the Association of American Universities, is one of the world's most influential public research universities, ranked No. 1 in
the 2024 U.S. News list of the nation's best public universities, and known as the " Public Ivy". The University of California, Berkeley is ranked 12th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, 6th in Economics, 11th in Biological Sciences and Psychology, and 15th in Marketing in the 2025 QS Subject Rankings.

UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Summer School

UC Berkeley Summer School

UC Berkeley Summer School

The UC Berkeley Summer School is officially hosted by UC Berkeley and instructed by UC Berkeley faculty members. Students will engage in classes on the UC Berkeley campus, immersed in a strong academic atmosphere. They will reside in well-equipped dormitories amidst pleasant surroundings, experiencing both the humanistic life and academic spirit of UC Berkeley. The program offers offline instruction by UC Berkeley faculty members, granting students early access to undergraduate-level professional courses and establishing a robust foundation for their future professional choices and university studies. The program adopts the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method, aiding students in adapting to the U.S. university mode of instruction in advance. This transition empowers students in their learning journey, moving from passive acceptance to active exploration. It aims to enhance students' sense of participation, stimulate interest in learning, and cultivate the depth of their thinking and problem-solving skills.

ASEEDER has been the exclusive official partner of the UC Berkeley Summer School in China since 2018.

Why Us?

Immersive learning experience
Officially organized by the University of California, Berkeley. During the program, students will study on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley (UCB), which ranks first among public universities in the United States according to US News. They will use the on-campus learning platform "bCcourses" that is used by UCB undergraduates, live in the dormitories for Berkeley undergraduates, and fully immerse themselves in the academic atmosphere of this world-renowned university.
Cutting-edge subjects
Ranked 6th in Economics,12th Psychology and 15th in Marketing in the 2026 QS Subject Rankings, the program offers students the opportunity to explore cutting-edge disciplines and advance in their undergraduate-level academic programs.
Professional faculty
The program is instructed by professional instructors assigned by UC Berkeley, employing a combination of core knowledge learning and teamwork to facilitate students' immersion in the UC Berkeley teaching methodology. Participants will have the opportunity for face-to-face interactions with mentors who are experts in their respective fields.
Small class size
Provide more personalized teaching programs and promote close interaction between teachers and students. Teachers can help students solve academic problems in a more timely and precise way, and students are more likely to ask questions and participate in class, establish in-depth academic dialogues with their tutors.
Presented with offcial certficates
Students who meet the course completion requirements will be awarded a certificate, adding a competitive edge to future study abroad applications.

Available Courses

Economics can help us understand the logic behind a complex world. You will explore the two branches of economics: microeconomics, which focuses on the complex interactions between consumers and companies, and macroeconomics, the study of big-picture issues such as national production, growth, employment, and ination. Examples of economics applied to life range from personal consumption choices to global trade trends. During the program, students will explore topics of interest to them in their studies, led by their mentors, to understand how individuals, organizations, and nations allocate scarce resources, and the core influences on long-term growth and short-term volatility.

What you can learn ?

  • Gain mastery of core macroeconomics and microeconomics theories.
  • Prepare for future advanced studies in economic theory, applied economics, etc.

Suitable for:

Students interested in economics or plan to apply for economics as a university major.

Students will immerse themselves in the creative but challenging field of marketing and explore the essential steps to creating customer loyalty. Develop a practical understanding of market analysis, branding, communication campaigns, consumer behavior, and perception. In this class, students will learn how to acquire techniques to identify target customers and their needs, familiarize themselves with the steps to designing, implementing, and maintaining a communication campaign, develop strategies for building brand equity, identifying and responding to shifts in consumer behavior and perception. Learn the fundamentals of brand theory and how product positioning, packaging, pricing and advertising platforms relate to consumer trends.

What you can learn ?

  • Develop an understanding of Marketing Strategy and Consumer Culture.
  • Acquire a grasp of the fundamentals of branding theory.
  • Learn to critically analyze marketing strategies and tactics in practical scenarios.

Suitable for:

Students interested in business administration, media, advertising.

Why do we humans do the things we do? Why do we like certain foods, forms of art, products, and people? To answer these questions, we turn to the field of psychology. But within that broad field, the answers aren’t always the same. A new field called evolutionary psychology challenges that point of view,arguing that behaviors are innate, and products of the choices of our ancestors.

What you can learn ?

  • Develop an understanding of Evolutionary Psychology and its challenges
  • Comprehend contemporary psychological research theories and controversies to analyze social issues.
  • Explore classical psychological experiment.

Suitable for:

Students interested in social science, biology, psychology.

Online Learning

In the first online week, students will have an authentic preview of Berkeley's undergraduate teaching model via Berkeley's learning system, bCourses, ensuring students are fully prepared for the on-campus phase.

The curriculum integrates video lectures, literature analysis, collaborative discussions, and academic writing.

1.Academic Writing and Research Standards

Through a project-based research process, this module equips students with a complete methodology—from literature review and outlining to academic writing—while deepening their understanding of international formatting standards. The course cultivates rigorous academic thinking, laying a solid foundation for future scholarly development.

2. Learning Skills and Tools

This module covers essential communication skills—academic presentations, vocabulary building, and personal statement writing—while enhancing study methods through training in effective note-taking. It also incorporates AI tools, guiding students to properly utilize emerging technologies as efficient academic assistants.

3. Campus Culture and Community

This module aims to help students overcome cross-cultural barriers and build community belonging by exploring university cultures. They will gain full understanding of university community while developing leadership skills for active engagement.

Sample Schedule

Living
UC Berkeley's beautiful campus During the program, all students will be housed in UC Berkeley's on-campus dormitories (2-3 students per dormitory), which are fully furnished, supervised, and available to assist students at all times. Wi-Fi is available throughout the residence halls and in most classrooms.
*Actual residential assignments are subject to final arrangements made by UC Berkeley Summer School.
Eating
UC Berkeley has a wide variety of campus restaurants that cater to students from different cultures and food habits. There are also a large number of restaurants (including many Chinese restaurants) and a large student market around campus.
Studying
The centerpiece of UC Berkeley's campus is the famous Sather Tower, The Campanile, the world's third-tallest bell tower, which rings bells and plays music every day at important moments of the day. In the evening, the clock tower offers a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset.

Sample Schedule (On Campus)

* The schedule may vary depending on UC Berkeley

Teaching Faculty

All faculty are UC Berkeley-selected experts with rich teaching and industry experience. Listed mentors are for reference only; final assignments are subject to UC Berkeley's arrangement.

Ipshita Bag

As a researcher at the Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford, Ipshita Bag focuses on the economics of health, longevity, and aging. she holdsa BA in Applied Math & Economics in UCB. As an undergraduate, she served as a research assistant at the Haas School of Business and Behavioral Economics and Applied Microeconomics Program and published in the Berkeley Economic Review.

Sherry Yam

Sherry Yam, LCSW, is an EMDRIA-Certified Therapist and trauma researcher specializing in AAPI, BIPOC, and Veteran mental health.Sherry serves as faculty for Trauma Recovery/HAP, co-chairs EMDRIA’s SIG, and contributes to ISTSS as a translator and editor. She presents nationally on culturally responsive trauma care and consults for the VA and STAIR Institute.

Rochelle Prasad

Rochelle Prasad is a teacher, entrepreneur, and author. She is the founder of SPARK Foundation, a youth-led organization that has empowered over half a million learners worldwide.Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women (RBC, 2025) and the UN Young Leader of the Year (2024), Rochelle is recognized globally as a force for education transformation.

Outcomes

Certificate of course completion
* Students who meet the course completion requirements (attendance, completion of assignments) will be awarded a certificate, otherwise the certificate will be canceled.

Highlights

Application

Date:

20th July to 2nd August, 2025
* Specific dates for flight departures and returns in China are subject to the final airfare program

Subjects:

Economics, Biology, Marketing, Psychology

Location:

University of California, Berkeley, US

Age:

15-18 years old (* Please contact ASEEDER staff for details)
*Students must be born between 3rd August, 2006 - 20th July, 2010

Quota:

20 students per subject, based on the order of application

Fee:

  • Includes:tuition, accommodation, beddings, breakfast, activities, excursions fees; ASEEDER group leader service fee; local transportation fee between San Francisco international airport and UC Berkeley University(only applicable to designated group shuttle bus); international insurance.
  • Excludes:
  • International transportation costs to and from San Francisco (from 1-2 of the following cities: Beijing or Shanghai or Shenzhen or Hong Kong, the finaldeparture and gathering cities will be determined based on the total number of applicants nationwide and flight availability), you can use a third-party service or ASEEDER's unied service(please confirm with the responsible teacher at ASEEDER before purchasing tickets);
  • Visa Serveice Fee (optional): 3000 RMB (ASEEDER Visa Worry-Free Guarantee Service: In the case of visa rejection, eligible applicants will either receive a full refund of the visa service fee or a complimentary re-application, and the full program fee will be fully refunded, ensuring no financial loss);
  • Lunch and dinner;
  • During the Berkeley Experience Activities, students are responsible for covering some public transportation costs and personal expenses (estimated expenses range from $150 to $200).

Requirements:

  • English language level equivalent to IELTS level 6.0 or TOEFL 80
  • A phone/online interview with an ASEEDER staff member is required if no valid language test results are submitted.

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