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Letters & Science is the largest college in the #1 public university: the great, big heart of UC Berkeley. We offer a transformative academic experience that is both broad and deep, bridging arts and humanities, social sciences, biological and physical sciences. At L&S, students discover the curriculum they want and the community they need.

At L&S, we are constantly expanding the horizons of knowledge through research and teaching. The education we offer contributes to building a strong democracy, vibrant civil society, and a meaningful cultural life.

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