Colleges in Oakland

Oakland is home of the headquarters of the University of California system, and boasts a collection of competitive colleges, including Laney College, Merritt College, Pacific Oaks College, California College of the Arts, Holy Names University, Mills College, and the University of California, Berkeley. Choose from a variety of in-demand programs of study that feature high-tech learning tools and distance learning opportunities. Oakland also cultivates a variety of off-campus educational resources that provide settings for additional study and discovery. Check out Chabot Space and Science Center, the African American Museum and Library, and the Alameda Art Center.

When the class bell sounds and you need something to relieve the stress of your academic pursuits, Oakland is has much to offer. From a collection of pristine parks and green space to cultural and historical hotspots, you’ll never be at a loss for things to do. From bars and nightclubs to bistros and eateries, the downtown Oakland area has an experience for every taste. Honorable mentions include The Stork Club, Karribean City, and Kaffe Van Kleefe.

It doesn’t take long for you to see the benefits of attending a college or university in Oakland. It’s the gritty, hard-working atmosphere and opportunity for growth that brings students back year after year.

A Little About Oakland

While it is not located on the Pacific Ocean, its position directly inland from the Golden Gate means that the city gets a significant amount of cold nighttime fog during the summer. It is far enough inland, though, that the fog usually disappears by the morning allowing the city to have stereotypical warm sunny California days.

Having a containerized shipping port and a major rail terminus, Oakland has shipyards, chemical plants, glassworks, food-processing establishments, an iron foundry, and high-technology companies. Manufactures include foods, cleaners, electronic goods, and canvas and metal products.