The Berkeley School of Information is a global bellwether in a world awash in information and data, boldly leading the way with education and fundamental research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions.
The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) is an online degree preparing data science professionals to solve real-world problems. The 5th Year MIDS program is a streamlined path to a MIDS degree for Cal undergraduates.
The School of Information's courses bridge the disciplines of information and computer science, design, social sciences, management, law, and policy. We welcome interest in our graduate-level Information classes from current UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate students and community members. More information about signing up for classes.
I School graduate students and alumni have expertise in data science, user experience design & research, product management, engineering, information policy, cybersecurity, and more — learn more about hiring I School students and alumni.
The Biblioteca Amazónica of Iquitos (BAI) is one of the world’s most important collections of Amazonian history, politics, and culture, yet its archives face a number of threats.
Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.
Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 4:00 pm
- 6:30 pm PST
Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 5:00 pm
- 7:30 pm PST
Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 12:10 pm
- 1:30 pm PST
Analyses of police misconduct rely heavily on self-reported law-enforcement data. Dean Knox proposes a research algorithm to deal with unreliable and distorted data.
Cybersecurity Futures 2030 is a foresight-focused scenario-planning exercise considering how cybersecurity is set to transform over the next five to seven years.
In 1918, UC Berkeley began a full-time program in library science. Join us to celebrate the 105th birthday and history of the I School, SIMS, SLIS, and School of Librarianship.