University of California--Berkeley

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320 McLaughlin Hall # 1700
Berkeley, CA 94720

Students
1,713
enrolled (full-time)
46
enrolled (part-time)
Tuition
$9,402
per year (full-time)
$15,102
per year (full-time)

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Engineering School Overview

U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category
Rank Category Name
#3 Best Engineering Schools

Specialties

#2 in Chemical
#1 in Civil
#5 in Materials
#2 in Mechanical
#5 in Nuclear

Engineering School Overview

Graduate students at the UC-Berkeley College of Engineering can complete an advanced degree in eight areas, including Industrial Engineering & Operations Research and Applied Science & Technology.

Earning a master’s in engineering typically takes two years at Berkeley, but students can also opt for the accelerated Berkeley Engineering Professional Master’s Program, which graduates students in just one year. All graduate students must also complete two minors, which can include fields outside of the College of Engineering.

The College of Engineering has about 40 research centers and institutes where students can get involved. Graduate students can live on campus. For a break from school work, students can explore nearby San Francisco or take a quick trip to local beaches. To travel in and around San Francisco, students can take the Bay Area Rapid Transit, which stops a block from campus.

Admissions

Application deadline (U.S. residents) N/A
Application fee (U.S. residents) $70
Application deadline (international students) N/A
Application fee (international students) $90

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Academics

Full-time faculty 246
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 5.8 - High

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Student Body

Enrollment (full-time) 1,713
Gender distribution (full-time)
Gender distribution (full-time)

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Cost

Tuition

Full-time: $9,402 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $15,102 per year (out-of-state)

Required fees $3,546 per year

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  • Plus: All Graduate School Data (Full Access for 1 Year from Purchase)

* Engineering School Overview details based on 2010 data

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