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UC Berkeley offers over 200 graduate programs, including master’s, professional, and doctoral degrees, and consistently ranks among the top for doctoral programs nationwide. Applicants can explore programs and filter by criteria to find details and deadlines.
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Business Administration & Master of Climate Solutions MBA/MCS |
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Yes |
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Earth and Planetary Science 5th-Year MA (For UC Berkeley Students) |
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December 1, 2025 |
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Yes |
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Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences 5th-Year MS (For UC Berkeley students) |
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Health and Medical Sciences (Joint UCSF) MS (Dept pre-approval to apply) |
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Industrial Engineering & Operations Research 5th-year MS (For UC Berkeley students) |
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See program website |
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No |
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See program website |
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Materials Science & Engineering 5th-Year MS (For UC Berkeley Students) |
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No |
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Optional |
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No |
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Doctoral / PhD |
Yes (Subject) |
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Masters / Professional |
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Mechanical Engineering 5th-Year MS (For UC Berkeley Students) |
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No |
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No |
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No |
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No |
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No |
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No |
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Yes |
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Public Policy & Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences MPP/MS |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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No |
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No |
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No |
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Yes |
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Optional |
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No |
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Yes |
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Optional |
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No |
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No |
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Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
African American Studies
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
660 Social Sciences Building #2572
Berkeley, CA 94720-2572
Phone
Overview
The African American Studies graduate program focuses on life, culture, and social organization (broadly defined) of persons of African descent. Africa, North America, and the Caribbean are central components of the program. Students are expected to apply a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the international and national divisions of race as they pertain to persons of African descent, wherever they may find themselves. Such an approach is to be employed for the study and understanding of development and underdevelopment, domination and power, self-determination, cooperation, and aesthetic and creative expression. Issues of identity construction, marginality, territoriality, and the universal role of race in the organization of political economy and in class formation are critical to the program’s intellectual agenda.
Applications are accepted for the PhD program only.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Agricultural & Resource Econonomics
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics offers programs leading to PhD degrees. Due to quota limitations, students are rarely admitted for the master's degree, although it may be awarded to students who are pursuing work toward the PhD in our program (or in another field at Berkeley) after fulfillment of the appropriate MS requirements.
The Agricultural and Resource Economics Program is relatively flexible; however, the program stresses economic theory, quantitative methods, and two elective fields defined in consultation with the graduate adviser. Some common elective fields include development economics, natural resource or environmental economics, agricultural policy, and international markets and trade.
Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology Graduate Group
Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology PhD
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The interdisciplinary program of graduate study in Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean Archaeology (AHMA) is conducted by a group that includes more than 20 faculty members affiliated with seven different Berkeley departments as well as the Graduate Theological Union. A chair, a graduate adviser, and a student affairs officer administer the program.
The AHMA program offers PhD degrees in areas that combine work in archaeology and history and related disciplines of ancient studies. Most of its graduates have successfully secured teaching positions in Departments of Classics, Art History, History, Anthropology or Near Eastern Studies in colleges and universities in the US or abroad, including Bar-Ilan, Haifa, Volos, Oxford, Toronto, Columbia, Madison, Austin, and Pennsylvania.
Students are not admitted to work specifically for the MA degree, although those working toward the PhD may file for an MA after fulfillment of the requirements for Stage 1. Students work closely with faculty in courses, seminars, and independent research projects to develop independent thought as well as a thorough knowledge of their fields and their critical methods.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Anthropology
Application Deadline
April 15, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
232 Anthropology and Art Practice Building, MC 3710
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
This coursework-based masters' program offers selected outstanding Berkeley undergraduates already engaged in mentored research with archaeology faculty the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge while participating in graduate seminars with doctoral students. The masters' degree is a desirable employment credential in Cultural Resource Management (CRM), so that students completing this degree will have immediate employment potential. It can also serve as the first step toward a doctoral program in anthropological archaeology. This program is only open to University of California, Berkeley, undergraduates pursuing a degree in Anthropology, ideally applying in their senior year.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Anthropology
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
232 Anthropology and Art Practice Building, MC 3710
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
The Department of Anthropology offers a PhD in Anthropology, with concentrations in Sociocultural Anthropology, Archaeology, or Biological Anthropology. The PhD in Anthropology is concerned with diverse analytic and substantive problems in the contemporary world and includes research sites across globally. For example, the PhD in Anthropology might focus on issues of political economy and finance; the dynamics of race, gender, and sexuality; psychological and medical anthropology; the study of religion and secularism; genomics and the anthropology of science and reason; folklore theory; linguistic anthropology; long term human-environment relations; cultural politics of food, energy, and space; aging and the life course; historic archaeology, archaeology of the contemporary; bioarchaeology, biocultural approaches in human biology; human evolution, cultural politics of identity, space, and the body; agrarian micropolitics; or urban anthropology.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Mathematics
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes (Subject)
Contact Information
Address
Department of Mathematics 970 Evans Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
The Department of Mathematics offers both a PhD program in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Students are admitted for specific degree programs: the PhD in Mathematics or PhD in Applied Mathematics. Requirements for the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics PhDs differ only in minor respects, and no distinction is made between the two in day-to-day matters. Graduate students typically take 5-6 years to complete the doctorate.
Continuing students wishing to transfer from one program to another should consult the graduate advisor in 910 Evans Hall. Transfers between the two PhD programs are fairly routine but must be done prior to taking the qualifying examination. It is a formal policy of the department that an applicant to the PhD program who has previous graduate work in mathematics must present very strong evidence of capability for mathematical research.
Students seeking to transfer to the department's PhD programs from other campus programs, including the Group in Logic and the Methodology of Science, must formally apply and should consult the Vice Chair for Graduate Studies.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Applied Sciences & Technology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 2, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-1670
Phone
Overview
The Applied Science and Technology graduate group is administered by the College of Engineering. The program is aimed at students with research interests that are truly interdisciplinary. Faculty members associated with the program are drawn from several departments within the College of Engineering, as well as from the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Statistics, and Mathematics. Topics of interest include the properties and applications of nanostructures; thin-film and interface science; microelectromechanical systems (MEMS); short-wavelength coherent radiation; X-ray micro-imaging for the life and physical sciences; plasma physics and plasma-assisted materials processing; laser-induced chemical processes; laser probing of complex reacting systems; ultrafast phenomena; particle accelerators; nonlinear dynamics; chaotic systems; numerical methods; and computational fluid mechanics and reacting flows, etc.
Within the program students design their own course of study in consultation with their advisors, choosing from the vast array of technical offerings throughout the campus. The chosen coursework should prepare the student for interdisciplinary research. Students in the PhD program may pursue a Designated Emphasis (DE) such as the DE in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (DE NSE); Energy, Science, and Technology (DE EST); and Computational Science and Engineering (DE CSE).
Graduate research in the AS&T Program benefits from state-of-the-art experimental facilities on the Berkeley campus and at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Among these facilities is the National Center for Electron Microscopy, which has the world's highest resolution high-voltage microscope; a microfabrication lab for student work involving lithography; MEMS ion-implantation and thin-film deposition; an integrated sensors laboratory, femtosecond laser laboratories; optical, electrical, and magnetic resonance spectroscopies; short-wavelength laser and Xray research laboratories; an unparalleled variety of material, chemical, and surface science analytic equipment; and a soft X-ray synchrotron dedicated to materials, chemical, and biological research using high-brightness and partially coherent X-rays. The interdisciplinary collaborative nature of the AS&T Program provides ample opportunity to develop new research directions by making the best use possible of these facilities and the other research instrumentation available to AS&T faculty.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Architecture
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Arch/M.C.P.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
228 Bauer Wurster Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-1850
Phone
Overview
The department offers an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Architecture (MArch)
The Master of Architecture program is designed to provide students seeking their first accredited professional degree with a comprehensive and challenging education leading to the practice of architecture. Graduate students have the flexibility to choose a variety of paths within a two-to-three-year rigorous program, depending upon previous education and experience. The department makes no restriction as to the field of undergraduate preparation. However, the length of the required residence period, the number of required semester course units, and the specific list of required courses may vary depending upon undergraduate major, professional and other work experience, and previous graduate study, if any. The placement into the program (two year or three year) will be decided by the Master of Architecture Committee upon reviewing the application.
Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD)
STUDIO ONE is a one-year post-professional design studio intended for those who have a professional (Bachelor or Master of Architecture) degree, and who wish to continue to explore current design issues in a stimulating, rigorous, and experimental studio setting. Students who complete the program will receive a non-accredited Master of Advanced Architectural Design degree. The two-semester studio course is at the core of the program and is integrated with required seminars, lectures, and workshops in design theory, history, urbanism, digital applications, and building technology.
Master of Science (MS)
This researched-based, non-professional degree program offers the opportunity for advanced research in specialized areas within the increasingly complex subfields within architecture, preparing students for a range of careers. The degree emphasizes coursework and supervised independent research in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society. The undergraduate degrees of our entering M.S. students are diverse, including architecture, history, engineering, environmental sciences, or a range of other disciplines related to the built environment.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This advanced research-based degree prepares students with outstanding academic records for careers in teaching and scholarship in architecture and its related areas, or in roles in government or private companies and organizations that require specialization and experience in research. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach of both depth and breadth as part of the student's formal coursework and original research. The student defines their specialty (the basis for the dissertation), in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Architecture
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Arch/M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The department offers an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Architecture (MArch)
The Master of Architecture program is designed to provide students seeking their first accredited professional degree with a comprehensive and challenging education leading to the practice of architecture. Graduate students have the flexibility to choose a variety of paths within a two-to-three-year rigorous program, depending upon previous education and experience. The department makes no restriction as to the field of undergraduate preparation. However, the length of the required residence period, the number of required semester course units, and the specific list of required courses may vary depending upon undergraduate major, professional and other work experience, and previous graduate study, if any. The placement into the program (two year or three year) will be decided by the Master of Architecture Committee upon reviewing the application.
Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD)
STUDIO ONE is a one-year post-professional design studio intended for those who have a professional (Bachelor or Master of Architecture) degree, and who wish to continue to explore current design issues in a stimulating, rigorous, and experimental studio setting. Students who complete the program will receive a non-accredited Master of Advanced Architectural Design degree. The two-semester studio course is at the core of the program and is integrated with required seminars, lectures, and workshops in design theory, history, urbanism, digital applications, and building technology.
Master of Science (MS)
This researched-based, non-professional degree program offers the opportunity for advanced research in specialized areas within the increasingly complex subfields within architecture, preparing students for a range of careers. The degree emphasizes coursework and supervised independent research in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society. The undergraduate degrees of our entering M.S. students are diverse, including architecture, history, engineering, environmental sciences, or a range of other disciplines related to the built environment.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This advanced research-based degree prepares students with outstanding academic records for careers in teaching and scholarship in architecture and its related areas, or in roles in government or private companies and organizations that require specialization and experience in research. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach of both depth and breadth as part of the student's formal coursework and original research. The student defines their specialty (the basis for the dissertation), in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society.
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Details
Departments
Architecture
Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Arch.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The department offers an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Architecture (MArch)
The Master of Architecture program is designed to provide students seeking their first accredited professional degree with a comprehensive and challenging education leading to the practice of architecture. Graduate students have the flexibility to choose a variety of paths within a two-to-three-year rigorous program, depending upon previous education and experience. The department makes no restriction as to the field of undergraduate preparation. However, the length of the required residence period, the number of required semester course units, and the specific list of required courses may vary depending upon undergraduate major, professional and other work experience, and previous graduate study, if any. The placement into the program (two year or three year) will be decided by the Master of Architecture Committee upon reviewing the application.
Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD)
STUDIO ONE is a one-year post-professional design studio intended for those who have a professional (Bachelor or Master of Architecture) degree, and who wish to continue to explore current design issues in a stimulating, rigorous, and experimental studio setting. Students who complete the program will receive a non-accredited Master of Advanced Architectural Design degree. The two-semester studio course is at the core of the program and is integrated with required seminars, lectures, and workshops in design theory, history, urbanism, digital applications, and building technology.
Master of Science (MS)
This researched-based, non-professional degree program offers the opportunity for advanced research in specialized areas within the increasingly complex subfields within architecture, preparing students for a range of careers. The degree emphasizes coursework and supervised independent research in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society. The undergraduate degrees of our entering M.S. students are diverse, including architecture, history, engineering, environmental sciences, or a range of other disciplines related to the built environment.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This advanced research-based degree prepares students with outstanding academic records for careers in teaching and scholarship in architecture and its related areas, or in roles in government or private companies and organizations that require specialization and experience in research. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach of both depth and breadth as part of the student's formal coursework and original research. The student defines their specialty (the basis for the dissertation), in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society.
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Details
Departments
Architecture
Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The department offers an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Architecture (MArch)
The Master of Architecture program is designed to provide students seeking their first accredited professional degree with a comprehensive and challenging education leading to the practice of architecture. Graduate students have the flexibility to choose a variety of paths within a two-to-three-year rigorous program, depending upon previous education and experience. The department makes no restriction as to the field of undergraduate preparation. However, the length of the required residence period, the number of required semester course units, and the specific list of required courses may vary depending upon undergraduate major, professional and other work experience, and previous graduate study, if any. The placement into the program (two year or three year) will be decided by the Master of Architecture Committee upon reviewing the application.
Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD)
STUDIO ONE is a one-year post-professional design studio intended for those who have a professional (Bachelor or Master of Architecture) degree, and who wish to continue to explore current design issues in a stimulating, rigorous, and experimental studio setting. Students who complete the program will receive a non-accredited Master of Advanced Architectural Design degree. The two-semester studio course is at the core of the program and is integrated with required seminars, lectures, and workshops in design theory, history, urbanism, digital applications, and building technology.
Master of Science (MS)
This researched-based, non-professional degree program offers the opportunity for advanced research in specialized areas within the increasingly complex subfields within architecture, preparing students for a range of careers. The degree emphasizes coursework and supervised independent research in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society. The undergraduate degrees of our entering M.S. students are diverse, including architecture, history, engineering, environmental sciences, or a range of other disciplines related to the built environment.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This advanced research-based degree prepares students with outstanding academic records for careers in teaching and scholarship in architecture and its related areas, or in roles in government or private companies and organizations that require specialization and experience in research. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach of both depth and breadth as part of the student's formal coursework and original research. The student defines their specialty (the basis for the dissertation), in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society.
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Details
Departments
Architecture
Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The department offers an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Architecture (MArch)
The Master of Architecture program is designed to provide students seeking their first accredited professional degree with a comprehensive and challenging education leading to the practice of architecture. Graduate students have the flexibility to choose a variety of paths within a two-to-three-year rigorous program, depending upon previous education and experience. The department makes no restriction as to the field of undergraduate preparation. However, the length of the required residence period, the number of required semester course units, and the specific list of required courses may vary depending upon undergraduate major, professional and other work experience, and previous graduate study, if any. The placement into the program (two year or three year) will be decided by the Master of Architecture Committee upon reviewing the application.
Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD)
STUDIO ONE is a one-year post-professional design studio intended for those who have a professional (Bachelor or Master of Architecture) degree, and who wish to continue to explore current design issues in a stimulating, rigorous, and experimental studio setting. Students who complete the program will receive a non-accredited Master of Advanced Architectural Design degree. The two-semester studio course is at the core of the program and is integrated with required seminars, lectures, and workshops in design theory, history, urbanism, digital applications, and building technology.
Master of Science (MS)
This researched-based, non-professional degree program offers the opportunity for advanced research in specialized areas within the increasingly complex subfields within architecture, preparing students for a range of careers. The degree emphasizes coursework and supervised independent research in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society. The undergraduate degrees of our entering M.S. students are diverse, including architecture, history, engineering, environmental sciences, or a range of other disciplines related to the built environment.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This advanced research-based degree prepares students with outstanding academic records for careers in teaching and scholarship in architecture and its related areas, or in roles in government or private companies and organizations that require specialization and experience in research. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach of both depth and breadth as part of the student's formal coursework and original research. The student defines their specialty (the basis for the dissertation), in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society.
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Departments
Art Practice
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.F.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
345 Anthropology and Art Practice Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-3750
Phone
Overview
The two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program supports 12 graduate students per year and strives to graduate working artists who will continue to demonstrate significant artistic, critical and cultural impacts across a wide array of disciplines. Incoming MFA students are expected to already be deeply engaged in their creative practice and possess technical proficiency in their chosen media. Graduate coursework and independent study are designed to help students develop a critical understanding of their creative work in the multiple contexts of specific localities and global contemporary art. Our graduate students are encouraged to take university-wide and cross-disciplinary courses linked to their research interests, studying and collaborating with faculty and graduate students in areas as diverse as Geography, Environmental Sciences, Classics, Art History, Disability Studies, Philosophy, Cognitive Science, Interactive Design, Rhetoric, Film Studies, and Comparative Literature.
The Program helps students develop a working relationship to audiences by facilitating the exposure of graduate student work through museums and galleries, public art, online, publications, and through other forms of engagement and dissemination. Peer-to-peer discussion and critique form the heart of Berkeley's MFA Program. Students respond to their peers' work and learn to think, speak, and write critically about art's functions and possibilities. A Visiting Artist Lecture Series, along with studio visits, offers graduate students the chance to connect with internationally-known artists. Students also have opportunities to teach, and they are mentored and closely supported by a faculty member. Exhibitions in the first and second years of study require students to maintain a rigorous pace of creative research and establish a professional art practice. The final thesis exhibition, completed after the second year of study, is held at the Berkeley Art Museum.
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Departments
Asian Studies Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Berkeley's Asian Studies MA is an interdisciplinary degree program that provides students with access to the university's world-renowned faculty and facilities. The MA program cuts across conventional disciplinary lines, providing students interested in regions from northeast Asia to south and southeast Asia an opportunity to take courses in the humanities and interpretative social sciences, and conduct in-depth research in their specialty. Students engage in course work in multiple departments, gain reading knowledge of at least one -- and often two -- Asian languages, and have the flexibility to design a cross-disciplinary individual program according to their own interests and approaches. No two programs are alike, and students work closely with the Student Affairs officer and with a faculty mentor in designing their customized academic plan.
The Group in Asian Studies is housed in Berkeley's Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, under the Division of Arts and Humanities in the College of Letters and Science, and benefits from long-standing relationships with many other academic departments and programs across the campus engaged in research on Asia. Bringing together approaches from disciplines from across the humanities and the interpretative social sciences, the Asian Studies MA program offers comprehensive and advanced training in the languages and cultures of the region, and prepares students to enter a wide range of related doctoral programs, as well as professional careers in fields related to Asia.
The University of California is a lively, international renowned center of scholarship and teaching in the area of Asian Studies. Faculty from across campus engage in teaching and cutting-edge research concerning Asia. Our students take classes and work with outstanding faculty in disciplines as diverse as Anthropology, Buddhist Studies, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Film/Media Studies, Geography, History, History of Art, Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Religion, South and Southeast Asian Studies, Sociology, and others.
These resources are supplemented by extensive library facilities and by the programs of the six major area centers of the Institute of East Asian Studies that offer lecture series and conferences throughout the year. The Bay Area itself, with its diverse communities, museums, performing arts, religious institutions, and thriving financial and technological sectors provides unlimited cultural opportunities for the student interested in reaching beyond the confines of the university.
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Departments
Astronomy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Astronomy offers a graduate program aimed at the PhD degree in astrophysics. Entering students need not have majored in astronomy, although some background in astronomy is desirable. A strong background in physics, however, is essential.
Research is a major part of the PhD program, and the department offers opportunities in a wide variety of fields, including theoretical and observational astrophysics; infrared, optical, and radio astronomy; time-domain astronomy; high-energy astrophysics and cosmology; discovery and analysis of exoplanets; star formation and stellar evolution.
The department has established six years as the normative time to degree. Normative time is the elapsed calendar time in years that under normal circumstances will be needed to complete all requirements for the PhD, assuming a student who enters without deficiencies, who is engaged in full-time uninterrupted study, and who is making desirable progress toward the degree.
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Departments
Bioengineering
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Joint Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Bioengineering offers a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Bioengineering, PhD in Bioengineering, and a Master of Translational Medicine (MTM). The PhD and MTM are operated in partnership with UC San Francisco, and degrees are granted jointly by UCSF and UC Berkeley.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The Master of Engineering is a one-year master's degree with a strong emphasis on engineering and entrepreneurship designed for students planning to move directly into industry after completing the program.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The PhD in Bioengineering is granted jointly by Berkeley and UCSF, two of the top public universities in the world in engineering and health sciences. Our interdisciplinary program combines the outstanding resources in biomedical and clinical sciences at UCSF with the excellence in engineering, physical, and life sciences at Berkeley.
Administered by the Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley and the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences at UCSF, all students in the program are simultaneously enrolled in the graduate divisions of both the San Francisco and Berkeley campuses and are free to take advantage of courses and research opportunities on both campuses. The program awards the PhD in Bioengineering degree from both campuses.
Master of Translational Medicine (MTM)
Faculty
Berkeley department faculty can be found on the department website. For a full list of our core PhD faculty, visit this page.
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Departments
Bioengineering
Application Deadline
January 14, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Eng
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Bioengineering offers a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Bioengineering, PhD in Bioengineering, and a Master of Translational Medicine (MTM). The PhD and MTM are operated in partnership with UC San Francisco, and degrees are granted jointly by UCSF and UC Berkeley.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The Master of Engineering is a one-year master’s degree with a strong emphasis on engineering and entrepreneurship designed for students planning to move directly into industry after completing the program.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The PhD in Bioengineering is granted jointly by Berkeley and UCSF, two of the top public universities in the world in engineering and health sciences. Our interdisciplinary program combines the outstanding resources in biomedical and clinical sciences at UCSF with the excellence in engineering, physical, and life sciences at Berkeley.
Administered by the Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley and the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences at UCSF, all students in the program are simultaneously enrolled in the graduate divisions of both the San Francisco and Berkeley campuses and are free to take advantage of courses and research opportunities on both campuses. The program awards the PhD in Bioengineering degree from both campuses.
Master of Translational Medicine (MTM)
Faculty
Berkeley department faculty can be found on the department website. For a full list of our core PhD faculty, visit this page.
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Departments
Biophysics Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Biophysics Graduate Group is an interdisciplinary PhD program hosted by the California Institute for the Biosciences (QB3). Our program trains graduate students for careers at the interface of the biological and physical sciences. This interdisciplinary group provides an opportunity for interested students to receive training leading to the PhD in Biophysics. Approximately 60 faculty members are affiliated with the Biophysics Group, spanning over a dozen departments and groups at UC Berkeley. Students may work under the supervision of any faculty member belonging to the group.
Students interested in pursuing graduate work in biophysics typically acquire undergraduate training in one of the basic physical or biological sciences and during the first two years at UC Berkeley take self-selected courses in topics such as biology, physics, and chemistry to fill in any gaps in foundational knowledge.
Biostatistics MA
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way, Room 5302
Berkeley, CA 94720-7360
Overview
Many issues in the health, medical, and biological sciences are addressed by collecting and exploring relevant data. The development and application of techniques to better understand such data is the fundamental concern of the Group in Biostatistics. The program offers training in theory of statistics and biostatistics, the computer implementation of analytic methods, and opportunities to use this knowledge in areas of biological/medical research. The curriculum is taught principally by members of the Division of Biostatistics (School of Public Health) and the Department of Statistics (College of Letters & Science) and provides a wide range of ideas and approaches to the analysis of data.
Established in 1955, the Graduate Group in Biostatistics curriculum offers instruction in statistical theory and computing, as well as opportunities to rigorously apply this knowledge in biological and medical research. The degree programs offered (listed below) are appropriate for students who have either a strong mathematical and statistical background with a focus in the biomedical sciences, or degrees in the biological sciences with a focus in mathematics and statistics. (The MA degree can be obtained under Plan I or Plan II. The PhD dissertation is administered according to Plan B.)
Master of Arts (MA)
The Masters of Arts Degree in Biostatistics is completed in 4 semesters. Candidates for this degree are expected to earn 48 units with courses in biostatistics, statistics, public health, and biology. Students pursuing the MA degree in Biostatistics will be expected, upon completion of the program, to be well-versed in the following areas:
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Understand the foundations of statistical inference, e.g., maximum likelihood estimation, regression.
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Have grounding in theoretical framework and ability to apply existing estimators in following categories:
-
Computational statistics
-
Multivariate analysis
-
Categorical data analysis
-
Survival analysis
-
Longitudinal data analysis
-
Causal inference
-
Clinical trials
-
Statistical genomics
-
Statistical computing
-
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Have fluency in statistical programming languages for both analysis using classic methods and implementation of novel methods.
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Identify and apply sound and pertinent methods to address statistical inference questions in biological, public health, and medical research.
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Effectively communicate research findings, orally and in writing.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
All Biostatistics PhD students are required to hold a master's degree in Biostatistics or a related field. The PhD degree requires 4-6 semesters of course work in biostatistics, statistics, and at least one other subject area (e.g., biology, environmental health, epidemiology). There are no unit or course requirements for the PhD, so a program of courses appropriate to a student's background and interests may be developed. Courses cover traditional topics as well as recent advances in biostatistics and in statistics. Those completing the PhD will have acquired a deep knowledge and understanding of these subject areas. Since graduates with doctorates often assume academic careers in research and teaching, a high degree of mastery in research design, theory, methodology, and execution is expected as well as the ability to communicate and present research findings and area of expertise in a clear, understandable manner.
Many doctoral graduates accept faculty positions in schools of public health, medicine, and statistics and/or math departments at colleges and universities, both in the United States and abroad. Some graduates take research positions, including with pharmaceutical companies, hospital research units, non-profits, and within the tech sector.
Biostatistics Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with Designated Emphasis (DE)
Students enrolled in the UC Berkeley Biostatistics doctoral (PhD) program are eligible to apply for interdisciplinary study in a Designated Emphasis (DE), which we refer to as the Associated Programs. At UC Berkeley, acquiring a DE is like earning a "minor" with a PhD degree. Applications for Designated Emphasis are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, students must apply prior to taking the qualifying exam and are strongly encouraged to begin the application process early in the third semester of graduate study. To be accepted to a Designated Emphasis, you must be a PhD candidate in one of the Associated Programs (e.g., Biostatistics). The two DE programs offered in biostatistics are:
- Designated Emphasis in Computational and Genomic Biology (DE-CGB)
- Designated Emphasis in Computational Science and Data Science and Engineering (DE-CSDE)
The goal of the DE-CGB program is to train a new generation of computational biology researchers by enhancing and facilitating interactions between faculty, postdoctoral scholars and students in the Associated Programs through a flexible and integrated research and teaching environment which transcends traditional departmental boundaries. Upon successful completion of all requirements and dissertation, your transcript and diploma will read, "PhD in Biostatistics with a Designated Emphasis in Computational & Genomic Biology."
The DE in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) promises to bring a new paradigm to interdisciplinary research and education. The team-oriented approach provides our students with a solid foundation in the different facets of genomic research and ensuing competitive edge for the most desirable jobs in academia and industry, which increasingly require interdisciplinary training by combining high-performance computing, mathematical modeling, scientific and engineering theory, and analysis of large scale databases of observations. Upon successful completion of all requirements and dissertation, your transcript and diploma will read, "PhD in Biostatistics with a Designated Emphasis in Computational Science and Engineering."
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Details
Departments
Biophysics Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way, Room 5302
Berkeley, CA 94720-7360
Overview
Many issues in the health, medical, and biological sciences are addressed by collecting and exploring relevant data. The development and application of techniques to better understand such data is the fundamental concern of the Group in Biostatistics. The program offers training in theory of statistics and biostatistics, the computer implementation of analytic methods, and opportunities to use this knowledge in areas of biological/medical research. The curriculum is taught principally by members of the Division of Biostatistics (School of Public Health) and the Department of Statistics (College of Letters & Science) and provides a wide range of ideas and approaches to the analysis of data.
Established in 1955, the Graduate Group in Biostatistics curriculum offers instruction in statistical theory and computing, as well as opportunities to rigorously apply this knowledge in biological and medical research. The degree programs offered (listed below) are appropriate for students who have either a strong mathematical and statistical background with a focus in the biomedical sciences, or degrees in the biological sciences with a focus in mathematics and statistics. (The MA degree can be obtained under Plan I or Plan II. The PhD dissertation is administered according to Plan B.)
Master of Arts (MA)
The Masters of Arts Degree in Biostatistics is completed in 4 semesters. Candidates for this degree are expected to earn 48 units with courses in biostatistics, statistics, public health, and biology. Students pursuing the MA degree in Biostatistics will be expected, upon completion of the program, to be well-versed in the following areas:
-
Understand the foundations of statistical inference, e.g., maximum likelihood estimation, regression.
-
Have grounding in theoretical framework and ability to apply existing estimators in following categories:
-
Computational statistics
-
Multivariate analysis
-
Categorical data analysis
-
Survival analysis
-
Longitudinal data analysis
-
Causal inference
-
Clinical trials
-
Statistical genomics
-
Statistical computing
-
-
Have fluency in statistical programming languages for both analysis using classic methods and implementation of novel methods.
-
Identify and apply sound and pertinent methods to address statistical inference questions in biological, public health, and medical research.
-
Effectively communicate research findings, orally and in writing.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
All Biostatistics PhD students are required to hold a master's degree in Biostatistics or a related field. The PhD degree requires 4-6 semesters of course work in biostatistics, statistics, and at least one other subject area (e.g., biology, environmental health, epidemiology). There are no unit or course requirements for the PhD, so a program of courses appropriate to a student's background and interests may be developed. Courses cover traditional topics as well as recent advances in biostatistics and in statistics. Those completing the PhD will have acquired a deep knowledge and understanding of these subject areas. Since graduates with doctorates often assume academic careers in research and teaching, a high degree of mastery in research design, theory, methodology, and execution is expected as well as the ability to communicate and present research findings and area of expertise in a clear, understandable manner.
Many doctoral graduates accept faculty positions in schools of public health, medicine, and statistics and/or math departments at colleges and universities, both in the United States and abroad. Some graduates take research positions, including with pharmaceutical companies, hospital research units, non-profits, and within the tech sector.
Biostatistics Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with Designated Emphasis (DE)
Students enrolled in the UC Berkeley Biostatistics doctoral (PhD) program are eligible to apply for interdisciplinary study in a Designated Emphasis (DE), which we refer to as the Associated Programs. At UC Berkeley, acquiring a DE is like earning a "minor" with a PhD degree. Applications for Designated Emphasis are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, students must apply prior to taking the qualifying exam and are strongly encouraged to begin the application process early in the third semester of graduate study. To be accepted to a Designated Emphasis, you must be a PhD candidate in one of the Associated Programs (e.g., Biostatistics). The two DE programs offered in biostatistics are:
- Designated Emphasis in Computational and Genomic Biology (DE-CGB)
- Designated Emphasis in Computational Science and Data Science and Engineering (DE-CSDE)
The goal of the DE-CGB program is to train a new generation of computational biology researchers by enhancing and facilitating interactions between faculty, postdoctoral scholars and students in the Associated Programs through a flexible and integrated research and teaching environment which transcends traditional departmental boundaries. Upon successful completion of all requirements and dissertation, your transcript and diploma will read, "PhD in Biostatistics with a Designated Emphasis in Computational & Genomic Biology."
The DE in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) promises to bring a new paradigm to interdisciplinary research and education. The team-oriented approach provides our students with a solid foundation in the different facets of genomic research and ensuing competitive edge for the most desirable jobs in academia and industry, which increasingly require interdisciplinary training by combining high-performance computing, mathematical modeling, scientific and engineering theory, and analysis of large scale databases of observations. Upon successful completion of all requirements and dissertation, your transcript and diploma will read, "PhD in Biostatistics with a Designated Emphasis in Computational Science and Engineering."
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Departments
Buddhist Studies Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley Group in Buddhist Studies offers an interdisciplinary program of study and research leading to a PhD degree in Buddhist Studies. The group, which cooperates closely with the Departments of South and Southeast Asian Studies (SSEAS) and East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC), emphasizes the study of Buddhism in its many forms within its Asian historical and cultural context.
The Group emphasizes the study of Buddhist texts in their original languages, as well as the appreciation of the historical, social, and cultural milieux from which the Buddhist textual legacy emerged. At the same time, students in the PhD program are encouraged to broaden and deepen their understanding of Buddhist phenomena by incorporating archaeological, ethnographic, and visual materials and perspectives.
The goal of our program is not only to provide students with the linguistic, methodological, and conceptual skills to produce significant new research on Buddhist phenomena but also to have students bring their research into dialogue with ongoing issues and concerns in the humanities writ large.
The PhD program in Buddhist Studies is designed for students who intend to become scholars and teachers at the university level.
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Departments
Business
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
J.D., M.B.A.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program offers a rigorous general management curriculum that gives you the knowledge and skills to be a leader in any type of organization. Our career services support you in gaining access to the best jobs at the world's most selective firms, furthering your career or launching a new one.
You learn from faculty members recognized worldwide for their research and thought leadership, and you join a diverse and talented student community embodying the core values of Berkeley-Haas: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. Living these Defining Principles, you become a leader who redefines the way we do business.
Concurrent Degrees
In addition to the regular MBA curriculum, students can also apply for one of three concurrent degrees: the MBA/MPH (Masters of Public Health) degree, the MBA/MCS (Master of Climate Solutions) degree, the MBA/MEng (Business Administration and Engineering) degree, or the JD/MBA (Law) degree.
Certificate Programs
Three certificate programs are available within the program, which can be earned by completing the appropriate elective courses. These include the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Real Estate, the Certificate in Business Analytics, and the Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. Students also have the ability to complete graduate certificates offered in other departments, including the interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Food Systems.
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Details
Departments
Business
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
J.D., M.B.A.
GRE Requirements
See program website
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program offers a rigorous general management curriculum that gives you the knowledge and skills to be a leader in any type of organization. Our career services support you in gaining access to the best jobs at the world's most selective firms, furthering your career or launching a new one.
You learn from faculty members recognized worldwide for their research and thought leadership, and you join a diverse and talented student community embodying the core values of Berkeley-Haas: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. Living these Defining Principles, you become a leader who redefines the way we do business.
Concurrent Degrees
In addition to the regular MBA curriculum, students can also apply for one of three concurrent degrees: the MBA/MPH (Masters of Public Health) degree, the MBA/MCS (Master of Climate Solutions) degree, the MBA/MEng (Business Administration and Engineering) degree, or the JD/MBA (Law) degree.
Certificate Programs
Three certificate programs are available within the program, which can be earned by completing the appropriate elective courses. These include the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Real Estate, the Certificate in Business Analytics, and the Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. Students also have the ability to complete graduate certificates offered in other departments, including the interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Food Systems.
Business Administration & Master of Climate Solutions MBA/MCS
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.B.A., M.C.S.
GRE Requirements
See program website
Contact Information
Overview
The students in the Concurrent Degree Program with MCS and MBA (MBA/MCS) will begin the first year in the Master of Climate Solutions Colloquium, which is a year-long series of speakers, outings, and events while they are enrolled in the MBA core. The Colloquium, which features guest speakers including leaders in sustainable business, as well as site visits to businesses and public agencies, is designed to create connections between the MBA core materials and climate topics during the first year.
In their second year, MBA/MCS students will fully immerse themselves in the MCS program, together with MCS standalone students, creating a strong cohort. They will take both business and climate/sustainability courses, and a project-based capstone course.
The capstone and the colloquium, which are required for both standalone MCS and MBA/MCS students, are explicitly designed to tie together content, themes, and skills that cut across business and climate/sustainability and to ensure practical application of core ideas and to facilitate contact between students and practitioners. The capstone projects will address a practical climate-related challenge or opportunity faced by a real organization, including private businesses. This experience will leverage the core climate skills and knowledge taught in the MCS, as well as the leadership and business skills emphasized in the MBA, to engage students with applying that to generate a solution to a real climate challenge.
MBA/MCS students will be positioned to take advantage of the opportunities in both Rausser College and Haas School of Business for a full five semesters. Unlike the MBA only peers, the MBA/MCS students get to have two summers of internship and other experiences.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Business
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.B.A., M.Eng
GRE Requirements
See program website
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program offers a rigorous general management curriculum that gives you the knowledge and skills to be a leader in any type of organization. Our career services support you in gaining access to the best jobs at the world's most selective firms, furthering your career or launching a new one.
You learn from faculty members recognized worldwide for their research and thought leadership, and you join a diverse and talented student community embodying the core values of Berkeley-Haas: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. Living these Defining Principles, you become a leader who redefines the way we do business.
Concurrent Degrees
In addition to the regular MBA curriculum, students can also apply for one of three concurrent degrees: the MBA/MPH (Masters of Public Health) degree, the MBA/MCS (Master of Climate Solutions) degree, the MBA/MEng (Business Administration and Engineering) degree, or the JD/MBA (Law) degree.
Certificate Programs
Three certificate programs are available within the program, which can be earned by completing the appropriate elective courses. These include the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Real Estate, the Certificate in Business Analytics, and the Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. Students also have the ability to complete graduate certificates offered in other departments, including the interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Food Systems.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Business
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.B.A., M.P.H.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program offers a rigorous general management curriculum that gives you the knowledge and skills to be a leader in any type of organization. Our career services support you in gaining access to the best jobs at the world's most selective firms, furthering your career or launching a new one.
You learn from faculty members recognized worldwide for their research and thought leadership, and you join a diverse and talented student community embodying the core values of Berkeley-Haas: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. Living these Defining Principles, you become a leader who redefines the way we do business.
Concurrent Degrees
In addition to the regular MBA curriculum, students can also apply for one of three concurrent degrees: the MBA/MPH (Masters of Public Health) degree, the MBA/MCS (Master of Climate Solutions) degree, the MBA/MEng (Business Administration and Engineering) degree, or the JD/MBA (Law) degree.
Certificate Programs
Three certificate programs are available within the program, which can be earned by completing the appropriate elective courses. These include the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Real Estate, the Certificate in Business Analytics, and the Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. Students also have the ability to complete graduate certificates offered in other departments, including the interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Food Systems.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Business
Application Deadline
December 4, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2220 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-1900
Overview
The Berkeley Haas PhD Program offers six fields of academic study, for a curriculum of unusual richness and breadth. Since the program enrolls only 14 to 16 new PhD students each year, you will work very closely with the faculty members in their chosen specialties. This close partnership, coupled with the diverse academic and cultural backgrounds of our PhD students, fosters an atmosphere of close collaboration and intellectual curiosity.
The Berkeley Haas PhD Program is strongly oriented toward discipline and research. Emphasis is placed on preparing you to evaluate the state of knowledge in your particular field and to advance it through the application of theory from the social sciences, mathematics, or statistics.
Upon applying to the program, you are required to choose a field of study, which will not only determine your course work but also focus your future employment opportunities. You may choose from the following six fields:
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Chemistry & Biomolecular Engineering
Application Deadline
Paused for admissions
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
201 Gilman Hall #1462
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
At Berkeley, graduate work in chemical and biomolecular engineering emphasizes the excitement of original research in frontier areas of applied science. Graduate students may pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering, or they may apply to the Product Development concentration to obtain an MS in Chemical Engineering. While formal courses are necessary to provide scientific fundamentals and intellectual breadth, the primary characteristic of Berkeley's graduate experience is to participate in the quest for new knowledge. Graduate students and faculty collaborate as partners in scholarship, in learning, and in intellectual discovery.
Master's Program
Professional Degree in Product Development Program (MS)
The PDP is a graduate-level degree program whose central aim is to fill the unmet need at national and international levels for graduates of chemical engineering and related disciplines who have knowledge and field experience in the complex process of transforming technical innovations into commercially successful products. In the space of one calendar year, PDP graduates will gain exposure to real-world product development practices in a range of chemical process-intensive industries including biotechnology, microelectronics, nanoscience, and consumer products (concentrations within the program). The PDP does not require a research thesis, but students will find completing the extensive coursework and field study assignment challenging. By combining elements of advanced technical knowledge with focused business-related training, the PDP aims to fill a specific niche in the "choice space" of graduate education options for engineering graduates.
PhD Program
The PhD program is designed to enlarge the body of knowledge of the student and, more importantly, to discover and develop talent for original, productive, and creative work in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Breadth of knowledge and professional training are achieved through advanced course work. To develop the creative talents of the student, a paramount emphasis in the PhD program is placed on intensive research, a project on which students work closely with one or more members of the faculty.
PhD students may choose to add a designated emphasis (DE) to their program. A designated emphasis is a specialization, such as a new method of inquiry or an important field of application, which is relevant to two or more existing doctoral degree programs. Designated emphases open to students in this PhD program include Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE), Energy Sciences and Technology (DEEST), Communication, Computation and Statistics, Computational and Genomic Biology, and New Media.
M.S. in Bioprocess Engineering
The Master of Bioprocess Engineering (MBPE) program is designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to integrate classroom fundamentals, hands-on laboratory applications, and heavy interaction with a range of biotechnology companies spanning the biopharmaceutical, industrial biotech, and food tech industries."
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Chemistry & Biomolecular Engineering
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
201 Gilman Hall, MC 1462
Berkeley, CA 94720-1462
Overview
At Berkeley, graduate work in chemical and biomolecular engineering emphasizes the excitement of original research in frontier areas of applied science. Graduate students may pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering, or they may apply to the Product Development concentration to obtain an MS in Chemical Engineering. While formal courses are necessary to provide scientific fundamentals and intellectual breadth, the primary characteristic of Berkeley's graduate experience is to participate in the quest for new knowledge. Graduate students and faculty collaborate as partners in scholarship, in learning, and in intellectual discovery.
Master's Program
Professional Degree in Product Development Program (MS)
The PDP is a graduate-level degree program whose central aim is to fill the unmet need at national and international levels for graduates of chemical engineering and related disciplines who have knowledge and field experience in the complex process of transforming technical innovations into commercially successful products. In the space of one calendar year, PDP graduates will gain exposure to real-world product development practices in a range of chemical process-intensive industries including biotechnology, microelectronics, nanoscience, and consumer products (concentrations within the program). The PDP does not require a research thesis, but students will find completing the extensive coursework and field study assignment challenging. By combining elements of advanced technical knowledge with focused business-related training, the PDP aims to fill a specific niche in the "choice space" of graduate education options for engineering graduates.
PhD Program
The PhD program is designed to enlarge the body of knowledge of the student and, more importantly, to discover and develop talent for original, productive, and creative work in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Breadth of knowledge and professional training are achieved through advanced course work. To develop the creative talents of the student, a paramount emphasis in the PhD program is placed on intensive research, a project on which students work closely with one or more members of the faculty.
PhD students may choose to add a designated emphasis (DE) to their program. A designated emphasis is a specialization, such as a new method of inquiry or an important field of application, which is relevant to two or more existing doctoral degree programs. Designated emphases open to students in this PhD program include Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE), Energy Sciences and Technology (DEEST), Communication, Computation and Statistics, Computational and Genomic Biology, and New Media.
M.S. in Bioprocess Engineering
The Master of Bioprocess Engineering (MBPE) program is designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to integrate classroom fundamentals, hands-on laboratory applications, and heavy interaction with a range of biotechnology companies spanning the biopharmaceutical, industrial biotech, and food tech industries."
Chemistry & Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Prof MS (PDP)
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Chemistry & Biomolecular Engineering
Application Deadline
January 12, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
402 Latimer Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
At Berkeley, graduate work in chemical and biomolecular engineering emphasizes the excitement of original research in frontier areas of applied science. Graduate students may pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering, or they may apply to the Product Development concentration to obtain an MS in Chemical Engineering. While formal courses are necessary to provide scientific fundamentals and intellectual breadth, the primary characteristic of Berkeley's graduate experience is to participate in the quest for new knowledge. Graduate students and faculty collaborate as partners in scholarship, in learning, and in intellectual discovery.
Master's Program
Professional Degree in Product Development Program (MS)
The PDP is a graduate-level degree program whose central aim is to fill the unmet need at national and international levels for graduates of chemical engineering and related disciplines who have knowledge and field experience in the complex process of transforming technical innovations into commercially successful products. In the space of one calendar year, PDP graduates will gain exposure to real-world product development practices in a range of chemical process-intensive industries including biotechnology, microelectronics, nanoscience, and consumer products (concentrations within the program). The PDP does not require a research thesis, but students will find completing the extensive coursework and field study assignment challenging. By combining elements of advanced technical knowledge with focused business-related training, the PDP aims to fill a specific niche in the "choice space" of graduate education options for engineering graduates.
PhD Program
The PhD program is designed to enlarge the body of knowledge of the student and, more importantly, to discover and develop talent for original, productive, and creative work in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Breadth of knowledge and professional training are achieved through advanced course work. To develop the creative talents of the student, a paramount emphasis in the PhD program is placed on intensive research, a project on which students work closely with one or more members of the faculty.
PhD students may choose to add a designated emphasis (DE) to their program. A designated emphasis is a specialization, such as a new method of inquiry or an important field of application, which is relevant to two or more existing doctoral degree programs. Designated emphases open to students in this PhD program include Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE), Energy Sciences and Technology (DEEST), Communication, Computation and Statistics, Computational and Genomic Biology, and New Media.
M.S. in Bioprocess Engineering
The Master of Bioprocess Engineering (MBPE) program is designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to integrate classroom fundamentals, hands-on laboratory applications, and heavy interaction with a range of biotechnology companies spanning the biopharmaceutical, industrial biotech, and food tech industries."
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Chemistry
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The Chemistry PhD program is designed towards developing the ability to do creative scientific research. Accordingly, the single most important facet of the curriculum for an individual is his or her own research project. In keeping with the goal of fostering an atmosphere of scholarly, independent study, formal course requirements are minimal and vary among disciplines. Advisers tailor course requirements to best prepare the student for the chosen research field.
The doctoral program includes the following concentrations, each of which has specific degree requirements:
- Physical Chemistry: In general, the Physical Chemistry Graduate Program encompasses experimental physical, analytical, nuclear, biophysical, and theoretical chemistry.
- Synthetic Chemistry: The Synthetic Chemistry Graduate Program includes emphases in preparation of organic or inorganic compounds, development of methods for their synthesis, and their characterization and use.
- Chemical Biology: The Chemical Biology Graduate Program covers research areas at the interface of chemistry and biology, ranging from the synthesis of bioactive materials to the characterization of living systems.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
City & Regional Planning
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The mission of the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service. We aim to design and create cities, infrastructure, and public services that are sustainable, affordable, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
Wisely and successfully intervening in the public realm, whether locally, nationally, or globally, is a challenge. Our urban future is complex and rapidly changing. Resource scarcity and conflict, technological innovation, retrofitting of existing built environments, and social empowerment will alter the ways in which planning has conventionally been carried out.
We believe the planning academy has a special responsibility to always address social justice, equity, and ethics; to teach and research means of public participation, collective decision making, and advocacy; and to focus on reforming institutions, urban governance, policy, and planning practices to make these goals possible.
Master of City Planning (M.C.P.)
The two-year Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program comprises a solid core of knowledge in the field of city and regional planning, including history and theory, planning skills and methods, planning law, and urban economics. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in one to two of the four concentration areas: Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC); Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED); Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Design.
Accreditation
The M.C.P. program at UC Berkeley is one of the oldest accredited planning programs in the country. The Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) last reviewed the M.C.P. program in Fall 2022, and in Spring 2023 issued reaccreditation for five years. For more information about PAB, please visit http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org/.
Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree Program
The M.C.P. degree is an approved field of study within the U.S. government's official STEM fields list. For international students, practical work experience in your field of study, typically after completion of a degree for a maximum of 36 months (12 months of "regular" OPT with a 24-month extension possible). For further details regarding STEM extensions, contact the Berkeley International Office (BIO).
Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning
The Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley provides training in urban and planning theory, advanced research, and the practice of planning. Established in 1968, the program has granted more than 170 doctorates. Alumni of the program have established national and international reputations as planning educators, social science researchers and theorists, policymakers and practitioners. Today the program is served by nearly 20 City and Regional Planning faculty with expertise in community and economic development, transportation planning, urban design, international development, environmental planning, and global urbanism. With close ties to numerous research centers and initiatives, the program encourages its students to develop specializations within the field of urban studies and planning and to expand their intellectual horizons through training in the related fields of architecture, landscape architecture and environmental planning, civil engineering, anthropology, geography, sociology, public policy, public health, and political science.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
City & Regional Planning
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.C.P/M.S.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
228 Bauer Wurster Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-1850
Phone
Overview
The mission of the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service. We aim to design and create cities, infrastructure, and public services that are sustainable, affordable, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
Wisely and successfully intervening in the public realm, whether locally, nationally, or globally, is a challenge. Our urban future is complex and rapidly changing. Resource scarcity and conflict, technological innovation, retrofitting of existing built environments, and social empowerment will alter the ways in which planning has conventionally been carried out.
We believe the planning academy has a special responsibility to always address social justice, equity, and ethics; to teach and research means of public participation, collective decision making, and advocacy; and to focus on reforming institutions, urban governance, policy, and planning practices to make these goals possible.
Master of City Planning (M.C.P.)
The two-year Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program comprises a solid core of knowledge in the field of city and regional planning, including history and theory, planning skills and methods, planning law, and urban economics. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in one to two of the four concentration areas: Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC); Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED); Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Design.
Accreditation
The M.C.P. program at UC Berkeley is one of the oldest accredited planning programs in the country. The Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) last reviewed the M.C.P. program in Fall 2022, and in Spring 2023 issued reaccreditation for five years. For more information about PAB, please visit http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org/.
Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree Program
The M.C.P. degree is an approved field of study within the U.S. government's official STEM fields list. For international students, practical work experience in your field of study, typically after completion of a degree for a maximum of 36 months (12 months of "regular" OPT with a 24-month extension possible). For further details regarding STEM extensions, contact the Berkeley International Office (BIO).
Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning
The Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley provides training in urban and planning theory, advanced research, and the practice of planning. Established in 1968, the program has granted more than 170 doctorates. Alumni of the program have established national and international reputations as planning educators, social science researchers and theorists, policymakers and practitioners. Today the program is served by nearly 20 City and Regional Planning faculty with expertise in community and economic development, transportation planning, urban design, international development, environmental planning, and global urbanism. With close ties to numerous research centers and initiatives, the program encourages its students to develop specializations within the field of urban studies and planning and to expand their intellectual horizons through training in the related fields of architecture, landscape architecture and environmental planning, civil engineering, anthropology, geography, sociology, public policy, public health, and political science.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
City & Regional Planning
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.C.P/J.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The mission of the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service. We aim to design and create cities, infrastructure, and public services that are sustainable, affordable, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
Wisely and successfully intervening in the public realm, whether locally, nationally, or globally, is a challenge. Our urban future is complex and rapidly changing. Resource scarcity and conflict, technological innovation, retrofitting of existing built environments, and social empowerment will alter the ways in which planning has conventionally been carried out.
We believe the planning academy has a special responsibility to always address social justice, equity, and ethics; to teach and research means of public participation, collective decision making, and advocacy; and to focus on reforming institutions, urban governance, policy, and planning practices to make these goals possible.
Master of City Planning (M.C.P.)
The two-year Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program comprises a solid core of knowledge in the field of city and regional planning, including history and theory, planning skills and methods, planning law, and urban economics. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in one to two of the four concentration areas: Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC); Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED); Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Design.
Accreditation
The M.C.P. program at UC Berkeley is one of the oldest accredited planning programs in the country. The Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) last reviewed the M.C.P. program in Fall 2022, and in Spring 2023 issued reaccreditation for five years. For more information about PAB, please visit http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org/.
Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree Program
The M.C.P. degree is an approved field of study within the U.S. government's official STEM fields list. For international students, practical work experience in your field of study, typically after completion of a degree for a maximum of 36 months (12 months of "regular" OPT with a 24-month extension possible). For further details regarding STEM extensions, contact the Berkeley International Office (BIO).
Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning
The Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley provides training in urban and planning theory, advanced research, and the practice of planning. Established in 1968, the program has granted more than 170 doctorates. Alumni of the program have established national and international reputations as planning educators, social science researchers and theorists, policymakers and practitioners. Today the program is served by nearly 20 City and Regional Planning faculty with expertise in community and economic development, transportation planning, urban design, international development, environmental planning, and global urbanism. With close ties to numerous research centers and initiatives, the program encourages its students to develop specializations within the field of urban studies and planning and to expand their intellectual horizons through training in the related fields of architecture, landscape architecture and environmental planning, civil engineering, anthropology, geography, sociology, public policy, public health, and political science.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
City & Regional Planning
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.C.P/J.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The mission of the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service. We aim to design and create cities, infrastructure, and public services that are sustainable, affordable, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
Wisely and successfully intervening in the public realm, whether locally, nationally, or globally, is a challenge. Our urban future is complex and rapidly changing. Resource scarcity and conflict, technological innovation, retrofitting of existing built environments, and social empowerment will alter the ways in which planning has conventionally been carried out.
We believe the planning academy has a special responsibility to always address social justice, equity, and ethics; to teach and research means of public participation, collective decision making, and advocacy; and to focus on reforming institutions, urban governance, policy, and planning practices to make these goals possible.
Master of City Planning (M.C.P.)
The two-year Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program comprises a solid core of knowledge in the field of city and regional planning, including history and theory, planning skills and methods, planning law, and urban economics. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in one to two of the four concentration areas: Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC); Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED); Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Design.
Accreditation
The M.C.P. program at UC Berkeley is one of the oldest accredited planning programs in the country. The Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) last reviewed the M.C.P. program in Fall 2022, and in Spring 2023 issued reaccreditation for five years. For more information about PAB, please visit http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org/.
Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree Program
The M.C.P. degree is an approved field of study within the U.S. government's official STEM fields list. For international students, practical work experience in your field of study, typically after completion of a degree for a maximum of 36 months (12 months of "regular" OPT with a 24-month extension possible). For further details regarding STEM extensions, contact the Berkeley International Office (BIO).
Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning
The Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley provides training in urban and planning theory, advanced research, and the practice of planning. Established in 1968, the program has granted more than 170 doctorates. Alumni of the program have established national and international reputations as planning educators, social science researchers and theorists, policymakers and practitioners. Today the program is served by nearly 20 City and Regional Planning faculty with expertise in community and economic development, transportation planning, urban design, international development, environmental planning, and global urbanism. With close ties to numerous research centers and initiatives, the program encourages its students to develop specializations within the field of urban studies and planning and to expand their intellectual horizons through training in the related fields of architecture, landscape architecture and environmental planning, civil engineering, anthropology, geography, sociology, public policy, public health, and political science.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
City & Regional Planning
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.C.P/M.P.H.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
228 Bauer Wurster Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-1850
Phone
Overview
The mission of the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service. We aim to design and create cities, infrastructure, and public services that are sustainable, affordable, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
Wisely and successfully intervening in the public realm, whether locally, nationally, or globally, is a challenge. Our urban future is complex and rapidly changing. Resource scarcity and conflict, technological innovation, retrofitting of existing built environments, and social empowerment will alter the ways in which planning has conventionally been carried out.
We believe the planning academy has a special responsibility to always address social justice, equity, and ethics; to teach and research means of public participation, collective decision making, and advocacy; and to focus on reforming institutions, urban governance, policy, and planning practices to make these goals possible.
Master of City Planning (M.C.P.)
The two-year Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program comprises a solid core of knowledge in the field of city and regional planning, including history and theory, planning skills and methods, planning law, and urban economics. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in one to two of the four concentration areas: Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC); Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED); Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Design.
Accreditation
The M.C.P. program at UC Berkeley is one of the oldest accredited planning programs in the country. The Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) last reviewed the M.C.P. program in Fall 2022, and in Spring 2023 issued reaccreditation for five years. For more information about PAB, please visit http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org/.
Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree Program
The M.C.P. degree is an approved field of study within the U.S. government's official STEM fields list. For international students, practical work experience in your field of study, typically after completion of a degree for a maximum of 36 months (12 months of "regular" OPT with a 24-month extension possible). For further details regarding STEM extensions, contact the Berkeley International Office (BIO).
Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning
The Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley provides training in urban and planning theory, advanced research, and the practice of planning. Established in 1968, the program has granted more than 170 doctorates. Alumni of the program have established national and international reputations as planning educators, social science researchers and theorists, policymakers and practitioners. Today the program is served by nearly 20 City and Regional Planning faculty with expertise in community and economic development, transportation planning, urban design, international development, environmental planning, and global urbanism. With close ties to numerous research centers and initiatives, the program encourages its students to develop specializations within the field of urban studies and planning and to expand their intellectual horizons through training in the related fields of architecture, landscape architecture and environmental planning, civil engineering, anthropology, geography, sociology, public policy, public health, and political science.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Berkeley is a place of intellectual vitality. This vitality is evident in its creative and forward-looking curricula and classroom teaching, its attentive academic mentoring, and the innovative research conducted by students and faculty.
CEE focuses on developing future leaders for the engineering profession, for academia, and for applying engineering methods in the broader societal context. CEE conducts cutting-edge research, defining what constitutes the evolving domain of civil and environmental engineering.
We offer both Master's (the Master of Science and the Master of Engineering) and Doctoral degree programs. We support seven programs of study for the MS and the PhD, each of which has its own prerequisites for admission and degree requirements. CEE offers two programs of study for the MEng. CEE also offers three concurrent degree programs and two certificate programs.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
This professional degree emphasizes solving technical, sociological, environmental, and economic problems involved in the design, construction, and operation of engineering structures, processes, and equipment. Studies include courses in the engineering sciences necessary to the engineering interpretation of the latest scientific developments. Courses in design, operation, humanities, and economics provide a basis for the analysis and solution of problems in professional engineering.
Students in this degree program select either a concentration in Systems (Civil Systems) or Transportation Engineering (see above descriptions). There are options for either full-time or part-time enrollment.
CEEs MEng program is offered in conjunction with the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership.
Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
These degrees emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for analysis of problems.
Students in these degree programs select one of the following seven concentrations:
1. Construction Systems: Construction is a large, vital, and exciting field now disrupted by deep technology like AI, robotics, embedded sensors and nano-materials. The industry is reshaping itself for example by increased use of modular and off-site production with radically new supply chains, virtualization and development of digital twins, and innovative management thinking such as Lean Construction.This program will educate you to lead tomorrow's automation of the construction industry.
You will learn to leverage these disruptions to realize the next generation of adaptable, resilient, sustainable smart buildings and infrastructure. We teach construction systems as a computational and management science, integrating technology with applications for example to realize state-of-the-art structural and geotechnical designs, to launch you as a technologist, entrepreneur, researcher, academic, or management professional geared to drive construction industry transformation.
Our curriculum includes:
? Construction viewed as a socio-technical system including its data science, optimization, and simulation aspects,
? Construction viewed as a project-based production system including its organizational, financial, planning, control, legal, and contractual aspects,
? Integration with structural and geotechnical design,
? Technology including the use of robots, cloud computing, machine learning, sensing, scanning, and information modeling such as BIM and VDC,
? Large-scale systems thinking including societal-scale mobility, energy flows, and urban forms,
? The freedom to take courses in other disciplines.
Our graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in tech companies, consulting, design, building, transportation, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.
As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area - the center of major local, national, and international construction activity - our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from residential-, commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.
2. Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate: Energy, climate, and infrastructure systems are closely tied together, and these connections manifest in many forms. Our society cannot function without energy and infrastructure systems. Energy systems with the lowest possible greenhouse gas footprint are a key to mitigating climate change. Civil infrastructure systems are a backbone of society, and they are also major users of energy that needs to be reduced for a more sustainable development.
The objective of the Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate (ECIC) Program is to educate a cadre of professionals who will be able to analyze from engineering, environmental, economic, and management perspectives complex problems such as energy efficiency of buildings, environmentally informed design of transportation systems, embodied energy of construction materials, electricity from renewable sources, and biofuels, and address such overarching societal problems as mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation of infrastructure to a changing climate. ECIC also promotes research at the intersection of energy, infrastructure and climate science.
3. Engineering and Project Management: The Engineering and Project Management (E&PM) Program educates professionals to become leaders in managing projects and companies in Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) and in other industries. E&PM graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in engineering consulting-, building-, transportation-, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.
As infrastructure systems become more complex, tomorrow's industry leaders must add innovative management thinking to a solid foundation in design and construction. The E&PM Program is uniquely specialized in teaching and researching such new management concepts as Lean Construction, Cost and Schedule Forensics, and Sustainability Engineering. Our teaching and research emphasizes new concepts, technologies, developments, and techniques applicable to both domestic and international project and corporate management. The Program emphasizes the interrelationships of all life-cycle components: planning, design, manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, and re-purposing/decommissioning.
As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area--the center of major local, national, and international project management and construction activity--our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.
4. Environmental Engineering: Management of environmental resources to protect human health and the systems that support life is one of the biggest challenges facing modern society. In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of these challenges, Berkeley's Environmental Engineering Program provides you with the education needed to address current and future environmental issues. Graduate coursework and research is focused in three Areas of Emphasis:
- Air Quality Engineering (AQE)
- Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology (EFMH)
- Water Quality Engineering (WQE)
You are encouraged to develop a broad set of problem-solving skills through courses and research in related fields such as:
5. GeoSystems: The GeoSystems Program encompasses a broad area of teaching and research in geotechnical and geological engineering, environmental geotechnics, and applied geophysics. The focus is on the evaluation of engineering properties of geologic materials and on providing engineering solutions for dealing with geologic environment and processes, and natural hazards.
To this end we pursue studies of the mechanical behavior of soil and rock masses, laboratory and field characterization of material properties, development and application of geophysical techniques for site and subsurface characterization, development of advanced analysis methods, and evaluation of static and dynamic (seismic) performance of soil deposits, earth structures, and underground space.
The GeoSystems graduate program has a long tradition of excellence and its graduates are leaders in the industry and academia. The strength and breadth of Berkeley's GeoSystems is enhanced by close ties with faculty in other areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. Close interaction of the faculty with consulting companies and practitioners also provides opportunity for exposure to the state-of-the-art practice through invited lectures and site visits to ongoing engineering projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Due to the broad interdisciplinary nature of the field we welcome students with a wide range of backgrounds in Engineering and Earth Sciences.
6. Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials: CEE's Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials (SEMM) Program has an international reputation for excellence. Many of the fundamental developments underlying the state-of-the-art in structural engineering, mechanics, and materials were pioneered by SEMM faculty and students. This tradition of excellence continues today through vigorous programs of basic and applied research, and careful attention to instruction.
The active involvement of SEMM faculty in the forefront of research projects and in the solution of challenging real world engineering problems results in an instructional program that is up-to-date and relevant. SEMM offers excellent opportunities for study and research leading to advanced degrees in the areas of structural analysis and design, mechanics of structures and solids, and materials in structures and construction.
The curriculum provides a strong basis for advanced professional practice, research, or teaching. Programs of study can be tailored easily to fit individual needs and interests, whether broad-based and multidisciplinary, or narrowly focused and highly technical. Graduates from the SEMM Program have gone on to become world leaders in private practice, government service, education, and research.
7. Systems (Civil Systems): The focus of the Systems Engineering Program (Systems) is understanding complex large-scale systems and developing tools for their design and operation. Such systems encompass built elements in the broad sense (infrastructures transportation, structures, etc.), societal systems (social networks, populations enterprises), and natural systems (land water, air). These systems are at the core of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the 21st Century.
The understanding of how such systems work requires knowledge about the constitutive laws that govern them, such as traffic flow, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and smart networks. It also requires an understanding of the theoretical paradigms that are used to model, control and optimize such systems. These include the theories of computation, control theory, optimization, behavioral economics, sensor networks, statistics, and signal processing.
In response to these challenges, the Systems Program provides courses that cover both field knowledge and technical/theoretical tools. This is reflected in the curriculum. We offer masters and doctoral degree programs providing the key skills, e.g., technological, mathematical, or social scientific, as well as the knowledge for a broad range of engineering domains. Our graduates lead the next generation of research, start-ups, industrial corporations, and public-sector organizations.
8. Transportation Engineering: Graduate study in transportation at the University of California, Berkeley prepares you for a professional, teaching, and research career. Emphasis is on the acquisition of advanced knowledge concerning planning, design, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation, performance, and evaluation of transportation systems, including their economic and public policy aspects. The program stresses development of analytic, problem-solving, design, and management skills suitable for public and private sector professional work.
Transportation Engineering faculty with diverse backgrounds and research interests, including emeriti professors, teach transportation courses. In addition, faculty from City and Regional Planning, Economics, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Business Administration, Political Science, and other departments offer courses related to transportation.
Students also have the opportunity to work and interact with research staff at the Institute of Transportation Studies.
Students in the PhD program have the option of pursuing a designated emphasis (DE) to supplement their study.
Concurrent Degrees
The concurrent degree program is a formal arrangement of two existing, but separate, master's degree programs, which result in the students earning two master's degrees. CEE offers the following concurrent degree programs:
- Program in Structural Engineering and Architecture (MArch/MS)
- Program in Transportation Engineering and City and Regional Planning (MCP/MS)
- Any CEE graduate program and Public Policy (MPP/MS)
For further information regarding these programs, please see the department's website.
Certificates
Certificate in Engineering and Business for Sustainability: The Engineering and Business for Sustainability (EBS) Certificate Program trains UC Berkeley graduate students to understand the complexity and urgency of their role in engineering, business, and environmental management, and to work across boundaries to achieve sustainable solutions to pressing societal problems. This program allows students to tap into multidisciplinary educational resources from the College of Engineering, Haas School of Business, Energy and Resources Group, Goldman School of Public Policy, College of Natural Resources, and the School of Public Health, to learn how to have a lasting beneficial impact on the global environment. This program is open to all Berkeley graduate students who meet the EBS Certificate course requirements. For further information regarding this program, see the department's website.
Certificate in Intelligent Transportation Systems: Jointly sponsored by CEE, the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, this program is designed to assist students in studying ITS in a systematic and focused way. Faculty advisers help students design a personalized study program to meet their goals. For more information regarding this program, see the department's website.
Designated Emphasis
Berkeley Ph.D. students are eligible to pursue a Designated Emphasis as part of their doctoral studies. Common Designated Emphases for CEE doctoral students include:
A designated emphasis is a specialization, such as a new method of inquiry or an important field of application, which is relevant to two or more existing doctoral degree programs. You are required to complete the academic work in the area of specialization and all the requirements of the doctoral program. You must be admitted to the DE before taking the qualifying examination. A complete list of Designated Emphases is here.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Berkeley is a place of intellectual vitality. This vitality is evident in its creative and forward-looking curricula and classroom teaching, its attentive academic mentoring, and the innovative research conducted by students and faculty.
CEE focuses on developing future leaders for the engineering profession, for academia, and for applying engineering methods in the broader societal context. CEE conducts cutting-edge research, defining what constitutes the evolving domain of civil and environmental engineering.
We offer both Master's (the Master of Science and the Master of Engineering) and Doctoral degree programs. We support seven programs of study for the MS and the PhD, each of which has its own prerequisites for admission and degree requirements. CEE offers two programs of study for the MEng. CEE also offers three concurrent degree programs and two certificate programs.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
This professional degree emphasizes solving technical, sociological, environmental, and economic problems involved in the design, construction, and operation of engineering structures, processes, and equipment. Studies include courses in the engineering sciences necessary to the engineering interpretation of the latest scientific developments. Courses in design, operation, humanities, and economics provide a basis for the analysis and solution of problems in professional engineering.
Students in this degree program select either a concentration in Systems (Civil Systems) or Transportation Engineering (see above descriptions). There are options for either full-time or part-time enrollment.
CEEs MEng program is offered in conjunction with the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership.
Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
These degrees emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for analysis of problems.
Students in these degree programs select one of the following seven concentrations:
1. Construction Systems: Construction is a large, vital, and exciting field now disrupted by deep technology like AI, robotics, embedded sensors and nano-materials. The industry is reshaping itself for example by increased use of modular and off-site production with radically new supply chains, virtualization and development of digital twins, and innovative management thinking such as Lean Construction.This program will educate you to lead tomorrow's automation of the construction industry.
You will learn to leverage these disruptions to realize the next generation of adaptable, resilient, sustainable smart buildings and infrastructure. We teach construction systems as a computational and management science, integrating technology with applications for example to realize state-of-the-art structural and geotechnical designs, to launch you as a technologist, entrepreneur, researcher, academic, or management professional geared to drive construction industry transformation.
Our curriculum includes:
? Construction viewed as a socio-technical system including its data science, optimization, and simulation aspects,
? Construction viewed as a project-based production system including its organizational, financial, planning, control, legal, and contractual aspects,
? Integration with structural and geotechnical design,
? Technology including the use of robots, cloud computing, machine learning, sensing, scanning, and information modeling such as BIM and VDC,
? Large-scale systems thinking including societal-scale mobility, energy flows, and urban forms,
? The freedom to take courses in other disciplines.
Our graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in tech companies, consulting, design, building, transportation, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.
As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area - the center of major local, national, and international construction activity - our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from residential-, commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.
2. Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate: Energy, climate, and infrastructure systems are closely tied together, and these connections manifest in many forms. Our society cannot function without energy and infrastructure systems. Energy systems with the lowest possible greenhouse gas footprint are a key to mitigating climate change. Civil infrastructure systems are a backbone of society, and they are also major users of energy that needs to be reduced for a more sustainable development.
The objective of the Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate (ECIC) Program is to educate a cadre of professionals who will be able to analyze from engineering, environmental, economic, and management perspectives complex problems such as energy efficiency of buildings, environmentally informed design of transportation systems, embodied energy of construction materials, electricity from renewable sources, and biofuels, and address such overarching societal problems as mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation of infrastructure to a changing climate. ECIC also promotes research at the intersection of energy, infrastructure and climate science.
3. Engineering and Project Management: The Engineering and Project Management (E&PM) Program educates professionals to become leaders in managing projects and companies in Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) and in other industries. E&PM graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in engineering consulting-, building-, transportation-, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.
As infrastructure systems become more complex, tomorrow's industry leaders must add innovative management thinking to a solid foundation in design and construction. The E&PM Program is uniquely specialized in teaching and researching such new management concepts as Lean Construction, Cost and Schedule Forensics, and Sustainability Engineering. Our teaching and research emphasizes new concepts, technologies, developments, and techniques applicable to both domestic and international project and corporate management. The Program emphasizes the interrelationships of all life-cycle components: planning, design, manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, and re-purposing/decommissioning.
As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area--the center of major local, national, and international project management and construction activity--our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.
4. Environmental Engineering: Management of environmental resources to protect human health and the systems that support life is one of the biggest challenges facing modern society. In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of these challenges, Berkeley's Environmental Engineering Program provides you with the education needed to address current and future environmental issues. Graduate coursework and research is focused in three Areas of Emphasis:
- Air Quality Engineering (AQE)
- Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology (EFMH)
- Water Quality Engineering (WQE)
You are encouraged to develop a broad set of problem-solving skills through courses and research in related fields such as:
5. GeoSystems: The GeoSystems Program encompasses a broad area of teaching and research in geotechnical and geological engineering, environmental geotechnics, and applied geophysics. The focus is on the evaluation of engineering properties of geologic materials and on providing engineering solutions for dealing with geologic environment and processes, and natural hazards.
To this end we pursue studies of the mechanical behavior of soil and rock masses, laboratory and field characterization of material properties, development and application of geophysical techniques for site and subsurface characterization, development of advanced analysis methods, and evaluation of static and dynamic (seismic) performance of soil deposits, earth structures, and underground space.
The GeoSystems graduate program has a long tradition of excellence and its graduates are leaders in the industry and academia. The strength and breadth of Berkeley's GeoSystems is enhanced by close ties with faculty in other areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. Close interaction of the faculty with consulting companies and practitioners also provides opportunity for exposure to the state-of-the-art practice through invited lectures and site visits to ongoing engineering projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Due to the broad interdisciplinary nature of the field we welcome students with a wide range of backgrounds in Engineering and Earth Sciences.
6. Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials: CEE's Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials (SEMM) Program has an international reputation for excellence. Many of the fundamental developments underlying the state-of-the-art in structural engineering, mechanics, and materials were pioneered by SEMM faculty and students. This tradition of excellence continues today through vigorous programs of basic and applied research, and careful attention to instruction.
The active involvement of SEMM faculty in the forefront of research projects and in the solution of challenging real world engineering problems results in an instructional program that is up-to-date and relevant. SEMM offers excellent opportunities for study and research leading to advanced degrees in the areas of structural analysis and design, mechanics of structures and solids, and materials in structures and construction.
The curriculum provides a strong basis for advanced professional practice, research, or teaching. Programs of study can be tailored easily to fit individual needs and interests, whether broad-based and multidisciplinary, or narrowly focused and highly technical. Graduates from the SEMM Program have gone on to become world leaders in private practice, government service, education, and research.
7. Systems (Civil Systems): The focus of the Systems Engineering Program (Systems) is understanding complex large-scale systems and developing tools for their design and operation. Such systems encompass built elements in the broad sense (infrastructures transportation, structures, etc.), societal systems (social networks, populations enterprises), and natural systems (land water, air). These systems are at the core of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the 21st Century.
The understanding of how such systems work requires knowledge about the constitutive laws that govern them, such as traffic flow, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and smart networks. It also requires an understanding of the theoretical paradigms that are used to model, control and optimize such systems. These include the theories of computation, control theory, optimization, behavioral economics, sensor networks, statistics, and signal processing.
In response to these challenges, the Systems Program provides courses that cover both field knowledge and technical/theoretical tools. This is reflected in the curriculum. We offer masters and doctoral degree programs providing the key skills, e.g., technological, mathematical, or social scientific, as well as the knowledge for a broad range of engineering domains. Our graduates lead the next generation of research, start-ups, industrial corporations, and public-sector organizations.
8. Transportation Engineering: Graduate study in transportation at the University of California, Berkeley prepares you for a professional, teaching, and research career. Emphasis is on the acquisition of advanced knowledge concerning planning, design, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation, performance, and evaluation of transportation systems, including their economic and public policy aspects. The program stresses development of analytic, problem-solving, design, and management skills suitable for public and private sector professional work.
Transportation Engineering faculty with diverse backgrounds and research interests, including emeriti professors, teach transportation courses. In addition, faculty from City and Regional Planning, Economics, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Business Administration, Political Science, and other departments offer courses related to transportation.
Students also have the opportunity to work and interact with research staff at the Institute of Transportation Studies.
Students in the PhD program have the option of pursuing a designated emphasis (DE) to supplement their study.
Concurrent Degrees
The concurrent degree program is a formal arrangement of two existing, but separate, master's degree programs, which result in the students earning two master's degrees. CEE offers the following concurrent degree programs:
- Program in Structural Engineering and Architecture (MArch/MS)
- Program in Transportation Engineering and City and Regional Planning (MCP/MS)
- Any CEE graduate program and Public Policy (MPP/MS)
For further information regarding these programs, please see the department's website.
Certificates
Certificate in Engineering and Business for Sustainability: The Engineering and Business for Sustainability (EBS) Certificate Program trains UC Berkeley graduate students to understand the complexity and urgency of their role in engineering, business, and environmental management, and to work across boundaries to achieve sustainable solutions to pressing societal problems. This program allows students to tap into multidisciplinary educational resources from the College of Engineering, Haas School of Business, Energy and Resources Group, Goldman School of Public Policy, College of Natural Resources, and the School of Public Health, to learn how to have a lasting beneficial impact on the global environment. This program is open to all Berkeley graduate students who meet the EBS Certificate course requirements. For further information regarding this program, see the department's website.
Certificate in Intelligent Transportation Systems: Jointly sponsored by CEE, the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, this program is designed to assist students in studying ITS in a systematic and focused way. Faculty advisers help students design a personalized study program to meet their goals. For more information regarding this program, see the department's website.
Designated Emphasis
Berkeley Ph.D. students are eligible to pursue a Designated Emphasis as part of their doctoral studies. Common Designated Emphases for CEE doctoral students include:
A designated emphasis is a specialization, such as a new method of inquiry or an important field of application, which is relevant to two or more existing doctoral degree programs. You are required to complete the academic work in the area of specialization and all the requirements of the doctoral program. You must be admitted to the DE before taking the qualifying examination. A complete list of Designated Emphases is here.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Application Deadline
January 14, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Eng
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Berkeley is a place of intellectual vitality. This vitality is evident in its creative and forward-looking curricula and classroom teaching, its attentive academic mentoring, and the innovative research conducted by students and faculty.
CEE focuses on developing future leaders for the engineering profession, for academia, and for applying engineering methods in the broader societal context. CEE conducts cutting-edge research, defining what constitutes the evolving domain of civil and environmental engineering.
We offer both Master’s (the Master of Science and the Master of Engineering) and Doctoral degree programs. We support seven programs of study for the MS and the PhD, each of which has its own prerequisites for admission and degree requirements. CEE offers two programs of study for the MEng. CEE also offers three concurrent degree programs and two certificate programs.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
This professional degree emphasizes solving technical, sociological, environmental, and economic problems involved in the design, construction, and operation of engineering structures, processes, and equipment. Studies include courses in the engineering sciences necessary to the engineering interpretation of the latest scientific developments. Courses in design, operation, humanities, and economics provide a basis for the analysis and solution of problems in professional engineering.
Students in this degree program select either a concentration in Systems (Civil Systems) or Transportation Engineering (see above descriptions). There are options for either full-time or part-time enrollment.
CEEs MEng program is offered in conjunction with the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership.
Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
These degrees emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for analysis of problems.
Students in these degree programs select one of the following seven concentrations:
1. Construction Systems: Construction is a large, vital, and exciting field now disrupted by deep technology like AI, robotics, embedded sensors and nano-materials. The industry is reshaping itself for example by increased use of modular and off-site production with radically new supply chains, virtualization and development of digital twins, and innovative management thinking such as Lean Construction.This program will educate you to lead tomorrow’s automation of the construction industry.
You will learn to leverage these disruptions to realize the next generation of adaptable, resilient, sustainable smart buildings and infrastructure. We teach construction systems as a computational and management science, integrating technology with applications for example to realize state-of-the-art structural and geotechnical designs, to launch you as a technologist, entrepreneur, researcher, academic, or management professional geared to drive construction industry transformation.
Our curriculum includes:
? Construction viewed as a socio-technical system including its data science, optimization, and simulation aspects,
? Construction viewed as a project-based production system including its organizational, financial, planning, control, legal, and contractual aspects,
? Integration with structural and geotechnical design,
? Technology including the use of robots, cloud computing, machine learning, sensing, scanning, and information modeling such as BIM and VDC,
? Large-scale systems thinking including societal-scale mobility, energy flows, and urban forms,
? The freedom to take courses in other disciplines.
Our graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in tech companies, consulting, design, building, transportation, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.
As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area – the center of major local, national, and international construction activity – our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from residential-, commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.
2. Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate: Energy, climate, and infrastructure systems are closely tied together, and these connections manifest in many forms. Our society cannot function without energy and infrastructure systems. Energy systems with the lowest possible greenhouse gas footprint are a key to mitigating climate change. Civil infrastructure systems are a backbone of society, and they are also major users of energy that needs to be reduced for a more sustainable development.
The objective of the Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate (ECIC) Program is to educate a cadre of professionals who will be able to analyze from engineering, environmental, economic, and management perspectives complex problems such as energy efficiency of buildings, environmentally informed design of transportation systems, embodied energy of construction materials, electricity from renewable sources, and biofuels, and address such overarching societal problems as mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation of infrastructure to a changing climate. ECIC also promotes research at the intersection of energy, infrastructure and climate science.
3. Engineering and Project Management: The Engineering and Project Management (E&PM) Program educates professionals to become leaders in managing projects and companies in Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) and in other industries. E&PM graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in engineering consulting-, building-, transportation-, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.
As infrastructure systems become more complex, tomorrow’s industry leaders must add innovative management thinking to a solid foundation in design and construction. The E&PM Program is uniquely specialized in teaching and researching such new management concepts as Lean Construction, Cost and Schedule Forensics, and Sustainability Engineering. Our teaching and research emphasizes new concepts, technologies, developments, and techniques applicable to both domestic and international project and corporate management. The Program emphasizes the interrelationships of all life-cycle components: planning, design, manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, and re-purposing/decommissioning.
As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area–the center of major local, national, and international project management and construction activity–our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.
4. Environmental Engineering: Management of environmental resources to protect human health and the systems that support life is one of the biggest challenges facing modern society. In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of these challenges, Berkeley’s Environmental Engineering Program provides you with the education needed to address current and future environmental issues. Graduate coursework and research is focused in three Areas of Emphasis:
- Air Quality Engineering (AQE)
- Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology (EFMH)
- Water Quality Engineering (WQE)
You are encouraged to develop a broad set of problem-solving skills through courses and research in related fields such as:
5. GeoSystems: The GeoSystems Program encompasses a broad area of teaching and research in geotechnical and geological engineering, environmental geotechnics, and applied geophysics. The focus is on the evaluation of engineering properties of geologic materials and on providing engineering solutions for dealing with geologic environment and processes, and natural hazards.
To this end we pursue studies of the mechanical behavior of soil and rock masses, laboratory and field characterization of material properties, development and application of geophysical techniques for site and subsurface characterization, development of advanced analysis methods, and evaluation of static and dynamic (seismic) performance of soil deposits, earth structures, and underground space.
The GeoSystems graduate program has a long tradition of excellence and its graduates are leaders in the industry and academia. The strength and breadth of Berkeley’s GeoSystems is enhanced by close ties with faculty in other areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. Close interaction of the faculty with consulting companies and practitioners also provides opportunity for exposure to the state-of-the-art practice through invited lectures and site visits to ongoing engineering projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Due to the broad interdisciplinary nature of the field we welcome students with a wide range of backgrounds in Engineering and Earth Sciences.
6. Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials: CEE’s Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials (SEMM) Program has an international reputation for excellence. Many of the fundamental developments underlying the state-of-the-art in structural engineering, mechanics, and materials were pioneered by SEMM faculty and students. This tradition of excellence continues today through vigorous programs of basic and applied research, and careful attention to instruction.
The active involvement of SEMM faculty in the forefront of research projects and in the solution of challenging real world engineering problems results in an instructional program that is up-to-date and relevant. SEMM offers excellent opportunities for study and research leading to advanced degrees in the areas of structural analysis and design, mechanics of structures and solids, and materials in structures and construction.
The curriculum provides a strong basis for advanced professional practice, research, or teaching. Programs of study can be tailored easily to fit individual needs and interests, whether broad-based and multidisciplinary, or narrowly focused and highly technical. Graduates from the SEMM Program have gone on to become world leaders in private practice, government service, education, and research.
7. Systems (Civil Systems): The focus of the Systems Engineering Program (Systems) is understanding complex large-scale systems and developing tools for their design and operation. Such systems encompass built elements in the broad sense (infrastructures transportation, structures, etc.), societal systems (social networks, populations enterprises), and natural systems (land water, air). These systems are at the core of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the 21st Century.
The understanding of how such systems work requires knowledge about the constitutive laws that govern them, such as traffic flow, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and smart networks. It also requires an understanding of the theoretical paradigms that are used to model, control and optimize such systems. These include the theories of computation, control theory, optimization, behavioral economics, sensor networks, statistics, and signal processing.
In response to these challenges, the Systems Program provides courses that cover both field knowledge and technical/theoretical tools. This is reflected in the curriculum. We offer masters and doctoral degree programs providing the key skills, e.g., technological, mathematical, or social scientific, as well as the knowledge for a broad range of engineering domains. Our graduates lead the next generation of research, start-ups, industrial corporations, and public-sector organizations.
8. Transportation Engineering: Graduate study in transportation at the University of California, Berkeley prepares you for a professional, teaching, and research career. Emphasis is on the acquisition of advanced knowledge concerning planning, design, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation, performance, and evaluation of transportation systems, including their economic and public policy aspects. The program stresses development of analytic, problem-solving, design, and management skills suitable for public and private sector professional work.
Transportation Engineering faculty with diverse backgrounds and research interests, including emeriti professors, teach transportation courses. In addition, faculty from City and Regional Planning, Economics, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Business Administration, Political Science, and other departments offer courses related to transportation.
Students also have the opportunity to work and interact with research staff at the Institute of Transportation Studies.
Students in the PhD program have the option of pursuing a designated emphasis (DE) to supplement their study.
Concurrent Degrees
The concurrent degree program is a formal arrangement of two existing, but separate, master’s degree programs, which result in the students earning two master’s degrees. CEE offers the following concurrent degree programs:
- Program in Structural Engineering and Architecture (MArch/MS)
- Program in Transportation Engineering and City and Regional Planning (MCP/MS)
- Any CEE graduate program and Public Policy (MPP/MS)
For further information regarding these programs, please see the department’s website.
Certificates
Certificate in Engineering and Business for Sustainability: The Engineering and Business for Sustainability (EBS) Certificate Program trains UC Berkeley graduate students to understand the complexity and urgency of their role in engineering, business, and environmental management, and to work across boundaries to achieve sustainable solutions to pressing societal problems. This program allows students to tap into multidisciplinary educational resources from the College of Engineering, Haas School of Business, Energy and Resources Group, Goldman School of Public Policy, College of Natural Resources, and the School of Public Health, to learn how to have a lasting beneficial impact on the global environment. This program is open to all Berkeley graduate students who meet the EBS Certificate course requirements. For further information regarding this program, see the department’s website.
Certificate in Intelligent Transportation Systems: Jointly sponsored by CEE, the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, this program is designed to assist students in studying ITS in a systematic and focused way. Faculty advisers help students design a personalized study program to meet their goals. For more information regarding this program, see the department’s website.
Designated Emphasis
Berkeley Ph.D. students are eligible to pursue a Designated Emphasis as part of their doctoral studies. Common Designated Emphases for CEE doctoral students include:
A designated emphasis is a specialization, such as a new method of inquiry or an important field of application, which is relevant to two or more existing doctoral degree programs. You are required to complete the academic work in the area of specialization and all the requirements of the doctoral program. You must be admitted to the DE before taking the qualifying examination. A complete list of Designated Emphases is here.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
3413 Dwinelle Hall #2520
Berkeley, CA 94720-2520
Phone
Overview
The Department of Classics offers both the MA and PhD in Classical Archaeology (the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds). All students apply to the PhD program. Those with the BA as their highest degree are admitted to the MA program, while in some instances those who hold an MA in classical archaeology or a related field are admitted directly to the PhD program. Students admitted to the MA program receive the MA upon completion of the MA requirements and then apply for advancement to the PhD program.
The Program in Classical Archaeology accepts a broad definition of the field, recognizing its grounding in both the humanities and the social sciences. It accordingly provides a rigorous general preparation in the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds while allowing students to develop one or more specializations in a variety of specific areas. Students are required to participate in archaeological fieldwork in the Mediterranean (in many cases, participating in projects directed by UC Berkeley faculty) and are also encouraged to work with the unusually rich array of artifactual, epigraphical, and papyrological materials housed on the UC Berkeley campus. At the PhD level students opt to focus on either Greek archaeology or Roman archaeology, with their specific fieldwork, course, and ancient and modern language requirements determined by this choice.
Students who complete the PhD program should be well-qualified candidates for college and university-level teaching positions in classical archaeology and -- depending upon their specific course of study -- curatorial appointments in ancient art.
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Departments
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
3413 Dwinelle Hall #2520
Berkeley, CA 94720-2520
Phone
Overview
The program of studies which leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Classics at Berkeley is designed to give a thorough preparation in the fundamentals of classical scholarship while encouraging the pursuit of intellectual inquiry and the development of original research, according to the capacity and interests of the individual student. Every student must satisfy the examination and course requirements before being advanced to candidacy to write a dissertation. These requirements are intended to ensure that all classical scholars attain at least a minimum level of specific skills and all-around competence in ancient and modern languages, history, literature, the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, the fundamental techniques of scholarship, and in the ability to sustain informed and penetrating discussion. The dissertation is intended to demonstrate the student's ability to make a successfully independent and original contribution to research.
In addition, the program has a practical professional aim. The holder of a UC Berkeley PhD in Classics should be able to teach any lower division course in Greek or Latin, any upper division course in the language of special emphasis, and graduate courses in at least one area in the language of special emphasis and/or in an area common to both languages. This is the minimal aim, but we encourage our scholars to go beyond it.
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Departments
Comparative Biochemistry Graduate Group
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The interdisciplinary Graduate Group in Comparative Biochemistry administers the PhD degree for students interested in a biochemical and molecular approach to problems in the biological sciences. Students work under the supervision of faculty from diverse disciplines including Molecular and Cell Biology; Nutritional Science and Toxicology; Plant and Microbial Biology; Chemistry; Chemical Engineering; Environmental Science, Policy, and Management; Public Health; and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Departments
Comparative Literature
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
4125 Dwinelle Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-2510
Overview
Our graduate program is recognized as one of the top Comparative Literature programs in the country. The Comparative Literature department is a vibrant place for the research and study of literatures and cultures in an interdisciplinary framework, from transnational and cross-cultural perspectives. Our faculty and graduate students develop new historical and theoretical frameworks and rethink those we have inherited to open new perspectives on social and cultural forms and relationships.
Comparative Literature provides students with tools for analyzing texts, writing, editing, translating, and thinking across disciplinary and national boundaries. Our graduates engage a variety of literary traditions and historical periods, from Latin American concrete poetry to Yiddish experimental fiction to the discourses of political and race theory. The department offers rigorous training in the following areas, which are particular strengths of our internationally recognized faculty: French, German, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew Studies, Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, East Asian Literatures and Arts, Performance Studies, Film and Media, Poetry and Poetics, Critical Theory, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Postcolonial Theory, English and American Literatures, Early Modern and Renaissance Studies, and Slavic Literatures and Cultures.
All members of the department are deeply invested in the academic development of our students and value their work and research as an integral part of the Comparative Literature community at UC Berkeley. The department aims above all to develop students' creative and intellectual interests and talents. Graduate students receive the opportunity to pursue rigorous research in a variety of fields according to their interests, participate in discussions about political, aesthetic, and social issues, and develop a nuanced cross-cultural understanding of historical and social processes. Many graduate students present and publish scholarly writings in the most prestigious venues as well as producing translations and literary writings. All of our students work closely with cutting-edge scholars in their fields in small seminars, with extensive individualized work. Students participate in the designated emphasis programs on campus, including Critical Theory, Film and Media, Gender and Women's Studies, Renaissance and Early Modern Studies and Jewish Studies, or the Program in Medieval Studies. Students have opportunities to design and teach courses on their topics of interest. Our students form a well-integrated community, but have access to all of the resources of the entire Berkeley campus departments and faculty; in fact, our program requires that students take seminars in other departments for interdisciplinary training. We have one of the most successful placement records for our graduates of any program in the country, and of any Berkeley graduate program. Our doctoral graduates are prominent comparative literature and national literature faculty across the country and the world.
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Departments
Computational Biology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Under the auspices of the Center for Computational Biology, the Computational Biology Graduate Group offers the PhD in Computational Biology as well as the Designated Emphasis in Computational and Genomic Biology, a specialization for doctoral students in associated programs. The PhD is concerned with advancing knowledge at the interface of the computational and biological sciences and is therefore intended for students who are passionate about being high functioning in both fields. The designated emphasis augments disciplinary training with a solid foundation in the different facets of genomic research and provides students with the skills needed to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to solve a wide range of computational biology and genomic problems.
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Departments
Augmented Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Joint Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
UC Berkeley - Warren Hall 2195 Hearst Avenue, Suite 120
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
Computational Precision Health (CPH) is an exploding field across both academia and industry. This rapidly evolving field integrates the tremendous advances in data science and data availability that have occurred over the past decades with expertise in clinical medicine, public health, and health care systems to enable a paradigm shift in the ways we treat and prevent disease. Advances in data and analytics open the door to faster deployment of more effective health interventions, but this potential can only be achieved if the underlying computational and analytic tools are conceived, tested, and validated for the health and health care needs of diverse individuals and communities. The field of Computational Precision Health aims to realize this potential.
PhD
The PhD in Computational Precision Health leverages and bridges the complementary expertise and incredible resources of UC Berkeley and UCSF to create an unparalleled and truly unique learning environment. Students in the PhD in Computational Precision Health will develop skills and expertise in both the computational sciences (machine learning and AI, natural language processing, statistical inference and modeling, data standards, parallel computing and data at scale, etc.) and health sciences (clinical decision sciences and cognitive informatics, clinical delivery, clinical research, implementation science, health information policy, etc.)
Students will develop the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams from ideation to development, testing, and validation in the real world. Coursework will be complemented by extensive and early interaction with world-class faculty--through research rotations, seminar series, and practicums--at the intersection of computation and health, and will develop proficiency in cross-disciplinary research and communication. A focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, human-centered design accommodating diverse users, and the ethical implications and societal impacts of the work will be embedded throughout the program.
Designated Emphasis
The Designated Emphasis in CPH is administered by the joint UC Berkeley/UCSF Computational Precision Health Augmented Graduate Group. The UCB CPH DE allows PhD students from affiliated UCB programs to incorporate CPH courses and advising into their PhD. CPH DE students will receive a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computational precision health, with training in the application of computation to the practice of medicine and public health. Students will be part of an interdisciplinary, intercampus community of UC Berkeley and UCSF scholars with diverse academic backgrounds, providing unique cross-campus opportunities, including direct exposure to the clinical care and health science environment offered at UCSF.
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Departments
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
215 Cory Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-1770
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) offers two graduate programs in Computer Science: the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, is a chance to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, preparing for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.
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Departments
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S./Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
215 Cory Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-1770
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) offers two graduate programs in Computer Science: the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, is a chance to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, preparing for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
215 Cory Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-1770
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) offers two graduate programs in Computer Science: the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, is a chance to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, preparing for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Demography
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
310 Social Sciences Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-2120
Overview
The Department of Demography offers an interdisciplinary training program leading to the MA and PhD in Demography. Demography is the systematic study of human populations, a topic central to many pressing policy issues such as the economic development of Third World countries; population aging; the environment; health and mortality; family and household change; immigration; and ethnicity. Demography also has strong intellectual and institutional ties to other fields such as sociology, economics, social history, anthropology, biology, public health, and statistics. The program at UC Berkeley is one of the few in the United States granting graduate degrees in demography, rather than offering demography only as a field of specialization within some other department. This training strategy permits greater concentration and depth in demography, as well as program flexibility and breadth in related subjects. The program stresses both quantitative aspects of demography and demography in the context of social science theory.
The master's degree in demography is designed both as a final degree for those who wish to pursue a professional career at that level of training and as a second degree for students earning a doctorate in demography or a related discipline. The basic coursework for the master's program is required for the doctoral degree as well.
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Departments
Demography
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
310 Social Sciences Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-2120
Overview
The Department of Demography offers an interdisciplinary training program leading to the MA and PhD in Demography. Demography is the systematic study of human populations, a topic central to many pressing policy issues such as the economic development of Third World countries; population aging; the environment; health and mortality; family and household change; immigration; and ethnicity. Demography also has strong intellectual and institutional ties to other fields such as sociology, economics, social history, anthropology, biology, public health, and statistics. The program at UC Berkeley is one of the few in the United States granting graduate degrees in demography, rather than offering demography only as a field of specialization within some other department. This training strategy permits greater concentration and depth in demography, as well as program flexibility and breadth in related subjects. The program stresses both quantitative aspects of demography and demography in the context of social science theory.
The master's degree in demography is designed both as a final degree for those who wish to pursue a professional career at that level of training and as a second degree for students earning a doctorate in demography or a related discipline. The basic coursework for the master's program is required for the doctoral degree as well.
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Departments
Design Innovation
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Des.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Housed at the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, the MDes provides a dynamic, hands-on curriculum that uniquely equips students to develop a critical perspective and navigate a range of technical languages and design methodologies. Studio-based coursework integrates programming, human-centered design process, and communication with hardware and software development. Exploratory project briefs encourage students to use design process to identify new problem spaces and to explore ideas through co-creative processes, iteration, and prototyping. A set of theory courses help shape students' critical lens on design through analysis and discussion of the implications of practice within an evolving environmental and socio-technology landscape. Students further deepen their knowledge through technical electives and offerings in social practice or entrepreneurship relevant to their personal interests and career goals. The MDes students' studies culminate in a Thesis Studio where they work in teams and bring their distinct perspectives to bear on applied projects.
The MDes is designed for early to mid-career professionals with an interest in pursuing graduate work at the intersections of design and technology. MDes students come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, and are motivated by the opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant, creative, interdisciplinary, and impact-driven design community.
Strong applicants will be able to articulate and demonstrate their interest in design as a creative, goal-oriented activity that contributes to the emergence of innovative, socially impactful new technologies and environments. Possible areas of relevant prior experience include, but are not limited to, academic, professional, or personal work in technology, social or environmental policy, entrepreneurship, and/or community engagement. Strong applicants will also be able to articulate and demonstrate their interest in working with diverse communities and learning from different disciplinary/personal backgrounds and perspectives.
All applicants must have requisite technical preparation, for example a technical degree, coursework, and/or certificate, or equivalent professional experience, because MDes students are expected to be capable of independently learning new software tools and programming languages, and to quickly deploy these tools and skills in courses and projects. Applicants without clear technical preparation from their academic or professional background should, at a minimum, develop intermediate programming experience prior to the start of the program, and have sufficient knowledge of some technical subject area at the level required to pass a technical elective.
Application Criteria
For detailed information about the MDes program's application criteria, process and timeline, visit the MDes Apply page.
Graduate Division Admissions
Applying for Graduate Admission
Thank you for considering UC Berkeley for graduate study! UC Berkeley offers more than 120 graduate programs representing the breadth and depth of interdisciplinary scholarship. The Graduate Division hosts a complete list of graduate academic programs, departments, degrees offered, and application deadlines can be found on the Graduate Division website.
Prospective students must submit an online application to be considered for admission, in addition to any supplemental materials specific to the program for which they are applying. The online application and steps to take to apply can be found on the Graduate Division website.
Admission Requirements
The minimum graduate admission requirements are:
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A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;
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A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and
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Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
For a list of requirements to complete your graduate application, please see the Graduate Division's Admissions Requirements page. It is also important to check with the program or department of interest, as they may have additional requirements specific to their program of study and degree. Department contact information can be found here.
Where to apply?
Visit the Berkeley Graduate Division application page.
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Departments
Development Practice Grad Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.D.P.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The UC Berkeley Master of Development Practice (MDP) is an interdisciplinary, professional degree program designed to prepare leaders to tackle the local, regional, and global challenges of the coming decades. Graduates go on to careers "with meaning" in non-profit, business and government organizations. Attracting experienced, engaged, and entrepreneurial students from around the world, its rigorous curriculum provides core scientific knowledge; skills in problem-solving, design and management; analytical and decision-making tools, and integrative perspectives. The program's foundational core curriculum is supplemented by individually customized specialization, drawing from the unparalleled breadth and depth of the world's top public university. The Berkeley MDP's focus is on practice with hands-on, experiential learning infused throughout the program. It emphasizes peer learning, enriched by a student cohort diverse in education, profession, and culture.
The Berkeley MDP is a member of the Global Association of MDP programs -- thirty-seven graduate programs in twenty-seven countries -- sharing a common approach and designed around a set of core capabilities developed through a year-long consultative process supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
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Departments
Earth & Planetary Science
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers a PhD degree in Earth and Planetary Science. The central objective of the graduate program is to encourage creative thinking and develop the capacity for independent and original research. A strong undergraduate background in the physical sciences is especially helpful, and a significant number of our graduate students have their training in physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, or astronomy. Graduate students are formally accepted into the Earth and Planetary Science program, and they normally work directly toward a PhD.
The department offers a one-year MA program; however, admission to the program is available only to graduates of our bachelor's degree program in Earth and Planetary Science. We do not accept applications to the MA program from other majors or universities.
Earth & Planetary Science
Earth and Planetary Science 5th-Year MA (For UC Berkeley Students)
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Details
Departments
Earth & Planetary Science
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers a PhD degree in Earth and Planetary Science. The central objective of the graduate program is to encourage creative thinking and develop the capacity for independent and original research. A strong undergraduate background in the physical sciences is especially helpful, and a significant number of our graduate students have their training in physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, or astronomy. Graduate students are formally accepted into the Earth and Planetary Science program, and they normally work directly toward a PhD.
The department offers a one-year MA program; however, admission to the program is available only to graduates of our bachelor's degree program in Earth and Planetary Science. We do not accept applications to the MA program from other majors or universities.
East Asian Languages & Cultures PhD
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Details
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures offers a PhD program in East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC), with specializations in Chinese or Japanese. The department only admits students into the PhD program.
As a rule, students wishing to enter the graduate program should have completed an undergraduate program comparable to the undergraduate major in this department. Students who do not have BA or MA degrees in East Asian Languages and Cultures, Chinese, Japanese or in similar fields can be considered for admission. If admitted, these students are often required to make up deficiencies in their course work. This can result in a lengthening of the normative time to degree (seven years).
The department only admits students into the PhD program. You must indicate that a PhD is your degree goal on the application materials. Students who have not completed an MA degree before beginning study at Berkeley will have to complete the requirements for the MA before proceeding to the PhD program. After completion of the MA requirements (coursework and thesis), students are evaluated for permission to proceed to the PhD portion of the program. Students who have completed an MA degree before beginning study at Berkeley may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. After one year in the PhD program, such students will be evaluated before being permitted to continue in the program.
UC Berkeley graduate students from other disciplines who are considering transferring into the degree program in Chinese or Japanese undergo the same faculty review as first-time applicants. Students in this category should contact the department graduate assistant for instructions.
The length of time needed to complete an advanced degree in the department depends on financial considerations, the extent of the student's earlier preparation, and other factors. Under optimum conditions, the MA can be earned in two years and the PhD in an additional four to five years.
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Departments
Economics
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Economics PhD program at UC Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in economics. The PhD degree is awarded in recognition of the recipient's qualifications as a general economist and of the ability to make scholarly contributions in fields of specialization. New admissions to the graduate program are restricted to students pursuing the PhD degree. There is no external, terminal program for the MA degree.
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Departments
Economics
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The Economics PhD program at UC Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in economics. The PhD degree is awarded in recognition of the recipient's qualifications as a general economist and of the ability to make scholarly contributions in fields of specialization. New admissions to the graduate program are restricted to students pursuing the PhD degree. There is no external, terminal program for the MA degree.
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Departments
Education
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Cred/Ph.D., Ph.D.
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) prepares leaders in education practice, policy, and research. BSE faculty members support a vision of public education that promotes equity and social justice by empowering practitioners to meet the highest standards of engagement and enrichment in classrooms, schools, communities, and districts. Through this commitment, the Berkeley School of Education supports cutting-edge research and positive social transformation in education. The faculty and students at the Berkeley School of Education develop projects and strategies in interdisciplinary scholarship and field studies that positively impact educational outcomes at the state, national, and international levels.
The Berkeley School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs as well as an Education major and minor for undergraduate students.
PhD and Master's Programs at the Berkeley School of Education
Students collaborate in dynamic learning environment that develops expertise in areas including:
Leadership and Excellence in K-12
Students develop professional leadership skills and explore new opportunities in pedagogy, curricula, and policy. Innovations in teaching and leadership in the classroom prepare students for influential administrative roles -- e.g. for principals, district and system-wide administrators, and policy influencers.
Learn more about the Berkeley School of Education's Professional Programs.
Additional Programs
Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (SESAME)
SESAME is the Berkeley School of Education's interdisciplinary graduate program for students who seek advanced expertise in a scientific discipline. SESAME students earn a doctoral degree by researching the educational theories and research methodologies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Intersection of Sport and Education
In the Intersection of Sport and Education program students research facets of institutionalized sports that complements and conflict with the educational missions of American secondary and post-secondary schools.
School Psychology
The Berkeley School of Education's School Psychology program brings together psychology professionals, teachers, and educational leaders to clarify and resolve problems regarding the educational and mental health needs of children in classrooms.
Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with San Francisco State University)
The Special Education Joint Doctoral program prepares leaders in research, teaching, administration, and supervision to address the professional needs facing children, youth, and adults with disabilities. By combining the resources of both Berkeley and SFSU, students pursue theoretical interests and applied practices in a broad spectrum of specializations within Special Education.
Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD)
Berkeley's educational doctorate (EdD) is a three year program that engages passionate, equity-conscious leaders who apply practice, theory, and research design to develop excellence and integrity in education. Using guiding principles, operational efficiencies, and professional networks, LEAD doctoral students influence all-encompassing change and innovation in education.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Education
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
Ed.D.
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) prepares leaders in education practice, policy, and research. BSE faculty members support a vision of public education that promotes equity and social justice by empowering practitioners to meet the highest standards of engagement and enrichment in classrooms, schools, communities, and districts. Through this commitment, the Berkeley School of Education supports cutting-edge research and positive social transformation in education. The faculty and students at the Berkeley School of Education develop projects and strategies in interdisciplinary scholarship and field studies that positively impact educational outcomes at the state, national, and international levels.
The Berkeley School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs as well as an Education major and minor for undergraduate students.
PhD and Master's Programs at the Berkeley School of Education
Students collaborate in dynamic learning environment that develops expertise in areas including:
Leadership and Excellence in K-12
Students develop professional leadership skills and explore new opportunities in pedagogy, curricula, and policy. Innovations in teaching and leadership in the classroom prepare students for influential administrative roles -- e.g. for principals, district and system-wide administrators, and policy influencers.
Learn more about the Berkeley School of Education's Professional Programs.
Additional Programs
Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (SESAME)
SESAME is the Berkeley School of Education's interdisciplinary graduate program for students who seek advanced expertise in a scientific discipline. SESAME students earn a doctoral degree by researching the educational theories and research methodologies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Intersection of Sport and Education
In the Intersection of Sport and Education program students research facets of institutionalized sports that complements and conflict with the educational missions of American secondary and post-secondary schools.
School Psychology
The Berkeley School of Education's School Psychology program brings together psychology professionals, teachers, and educational leaders to clarify and resolve problems regarding the educational and mental health needs of children in classrooms.
Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with San Francisco State University)
The Special Education Joint Doctoral program prepares leaders in research, teaching, administration, and supervision to address the professional needs facing children, youth, and adults with disabilities. By combining the resources of both Berkeley and SFSU, students pursue theoretical interests and applied practices in a broad spectrum of specializations within Special Education.
Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD)
Berkeley's educational doctorate (EdD) is a three year program that engages passionate, equity-conscious leaders who apply practice, theory, and research design to develop excellence and integrity in education. Using guiding principles, operational efficiencies, and professional networks, LEAD doctoral students influence all-encompassing change and innovation in education.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Education
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) prepares leaders in education practice, policy, and research. BSE faculty members support a vision of public education that promotes equity and social justice by empowering practitioners to meet the highest standards of engagement and enrichment in classrooms, schools, communities, and districts. Through this commitment, the Berkeley School of Education supports cutting-edge research and positive social transformation in education. The faculty and students at the Berkeley School of Education develop projects and strategies in interdisciplinary scholarship and field studies that positively impact educational outcomes at the state, national, and international levels.
The Berkeley School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs as well as an Education major and minor for undergraduate students.
PhD and Master's Programs at the Berkeley School of Education
Students collaborate in dynamic learning environment that develops expertise in areas including:
Leadership and Excellence in K-12
Students develop professional leadership skills and explore new opportunities in pedagogy, curricula, and policy. Innovations in teaching and leadership in the classroom prepare students for influential administrative roles -- e.g. for principals, district and system-wide administrators, and policy influencers.
Learn more about the Berkeley School of Education's Professional Programs.
Additional Programs
Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (SESAME)
SESAME is the Berkeley School of Education's interdisciplinary graduate program for students who seek advanced expertise in a scientific discipline. SESAME students earn a doctoral degree by researching the educational theories and research methodologies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Intersection of Sport and Education
In the Intersection of Sport and Education program students research facets of institutionalized sports that complements and conflict with the educational missions of American secondary and post-secondary schools.
School Psychology
The Berkeley School of Education's School Psychology program brings together psychology professionals, teachers, and educational leaders to clarify and resolve problems regarding the educational and mental health needs of children in classrooms.
Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with San Francisco State University)
The Special Education Joint Doctoral program prepares leaders in research, teaching, administration, and supervision to address the professional needs facing children, youth, and adults with disabilities. By combining the resources of both Berkeley and SFSU, students pursue theoretical interests and applied practices in a broad spectrum of specializations within Special Education.
Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD)
Berkeley's educational doctorate (EdD) is a three year program that engages passionate, equity-conscious leaders who apply practice, theory, and research design to develop excellence and integrity in education. Using guiding principles, operational efficiencies, and professional networks, LEAD doctoral students influence all-encompassing change and innovation in education.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Education
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) prepares leaders in education practice, policy, and research. BSE faculty members support a vision of public education that promotes equity and social justice by empowering practitioners to meet the highest standards of engagement and enrichment in classrooms, schools, communities, and districts. Through this commitment, the Berkeley School of Education supports cutting-edge research and positive social transformation in education. The faculty and students at the Berkeley School of Education develop projects and strategies in interdisciplinary scholarship and field studies that positively impact educational outcomes at the state, national, and international levels.
The Berkeley School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs as well as an Education major and minor for undergraduate students.
PhD and Master's Programs at the Berkeley School of Education
Students collaborate in dynamic learning environment that develops expertise in areas including:
Leadership and Excellence in K-12
Students develop professional leadership skills and explore new opportunities in pedagogy, curricula, and policy. Innovations in teaching and leadership in the classroom prepare students for influential administrative roles -- e.g. for principals, district and system-wide administrators, and policy influencers.
Learn more about the Berkeley School of Education's Professional Programs.
Additional Programs
Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (SESAME)
SESAME is the Berkeley School of Education's interdisciplinary graduate program for students who seek advanced expertise in a scientific discipline. SESAME students earn a doctoral degree by researching the educational theories and research methodologies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Intersection of Sport and Education
In the Intersection of Sport and Education program students research facets of institutionalized sports that complements and conflict with the educational missions of American secondary and post-secondary schools.
School Psychology
The Berkeley School of Education's School Psychology program brings together psychology professionals, teachers, and educational leaders to clarify and resolve problems regarding the educational and mental health needs of children in classrooms.
Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with San Francisco State University)
The Special Education Joint Doctoral program prepares leaders in research, teaching, administration, and supervision to address the professional needs facing children, youth, and adults with disabilities. By combining the resources of both Berkeley and SFSU, students pursue theoretical interests and applied practices in a broad spectrum of specializations within Special Education.
Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD)
Berkeley's educational doctorate (EdD) is a three year program that engages passionate, equity-conscious leaders who apply practice, theory, and research design to develop excellence and integrity in education. Using guiding principles, operational efficiencies, and professional networks, LEAD doctoral students influence all-encompassing change and innovation in education.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Education
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Certificate / Credential, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
Cred/M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) prepares leaders in education practice, policy, and research. BSE faculty members support a vision of public education that promotes equity and social justice by empowering practitioners to meet the highest standards of engagement and enrichment in classrooms, schools, communities, and districts. Through this commitment, the Berkeley School of Education supports cutting-edge research and positive social transformation in education. The faculty and students at the Berkeley School of Education develop projects and strategies in interdisciplinary scholarship and field studies that positively impact educational outcomes at the state, national, and international levels.
The Berkeley School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs as well as an Education major and minor for undergraduate students.
PhD and Master's Programs at the Berkeley School of Education
Students collaborate in dynamic learning environment that develops expertise in areas including:
Leadership and Excellence in K-12
Students develop professional leadership skills and explore new opportunities in pedagogy, curricula, and policy. Innovations in teaching and leadership in the classroom prepare students for influential administrative roles -- e.g. for principals, district and system-wide administrators, and policy influencers.
Learn more about the Berkeley School of Education's Professional Programs.
Additional Programs
Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (SESAME)
SESAME is the Berkeley School of Education's interdisciplinary graduate program for students who seek advanced expertise in a scientific discipline. SESAME students earn a doctoral degree by researching the educational theories and research methodologies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Intersection of Sport and Education
In the Intersection of Sport and Education program students research facets of institutionalized sports that complements and conflict with the educational missions of American secondary and post-secondary schools.
School Psychology
The Berkeley School of Education's School Psychology program brings together psychology professionals, teachers, and educational leaders to clarify and resolve problems regarding the educational and mental health needs of children in classrooms.
Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with San Francisco State University)
The Special Education Joint Doctoral program prepares leaders in research, teaching, administration, and supervision to address the professional needs facing children, youth, and adults with disabilities. By combining the resources of both Berkeley and SFSU, students pursue theoretical interests and applied practices in a broad spectrum of specializations within Special Education.
Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD)
Berkeley's educational doctorate (EdD) is a three year program that engages passionate, equity-conscious leaders who apply practice, theory, and research design to develop excellence and integrity in education. Using guiding principles, operational efficiencies, and professional networks, LEAD doctoral students influence all-encompassing change and innovation in education.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Education
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Joint Ph.D.
Contact Information
Overview
The Doctoral Program in Special Education, offered jointly with San Francisco State University, culminates in a PhD degree. The joint program draws on the strengths of both universities in developing leaders and researchers in the field of atypical development and learning.
The faculty and program resources on the two campuses support advanced research and theoretical discourse in a focused area of exceptionality. Area specializations in the Special Educational program include human development; early childhood, language, and literacy; mathematics, science, and technology; educational policy and administration; and area specializations selected by students in consultation with their faculty advisers.
Courses are taken on both university campuses, and faculty are drawn from both institutions.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Education
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Certificate / Credential, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
Cred/M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) prepares leaders in education practice, policy, and research. BSE faculty members support a vision of public education that promotes equity and social justice by empowering practitioners to meet the highest standards of engagement and enrichment in classrooms, schools, communities, and districts. Through this commitment, the Berkeley School of Education supports cutting-edge research and positive social transformation in education. The faculty and students at the Berkeley School of Education develop projects and strategies in interdisciplinary scholarship and field studies that positively impact educational outcomes at the state, national, and international levels.
The Berkeley School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs as well as an Education major and minor for undergraduate students.
PhD and Master's Programs at the Berkeley School of Education
Students collaborate in dynamic learning environment that develops expertise in areas including:
Leadership and Excellence in K-12
Students develop professional leadership skills and explore new opportunities in pedagogy, curricula, and policy. Innovations in teaching and leadership in the classroom prepare students for influential administrative roles -- e.g. for principals, district and system-wide administrators, and policy influencers.
Learn more about the Berkeley School of Education's Professional Programs.
Additional Programs
Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (SESAME)
SESAME is the Berkeley School of Education's interdisciplinary graduate program for students who seek advanced expertise in a scientific discipline. SESAME students earn a doctoral degree by researching the educational theories and research methodologies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Intersection of Sport and Education
In the Intersection of Sport and Education program students research facets of institutionalized sports that complements and conflict with the educational missions of American secondary and post-secondary schools.
School Psychology
The Berkeley School of Education's School Psychology program brings together psychology professionals, teachers, and educational leaders to clarify and resolve problems regarding the educational and mental health needs of children in classrooms.
Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with San Francisco State University)
The Special Education Joint Doctoral program prepares leaders in research, teaching, administration, and supervision to address the professional needs facing children, youth, and adults with disabilities. By combining the resources of both Berkeley and SFSU, students pursue theoretical interests and applied practices in a broad spectrum of specializations within Special Education.
Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD)
Berkeley's educational doctorate (EdD) is a three year program that engages passionate, equity-conscious leaders who apply practice, theory, and research design to develop excellence and integrity in education. Using guiding principles, operational efficiencies, and professional networks, LEAD doctoral students influence all-encompassing change and innovation in education.
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences 5th-Year MS (For UC Berkeley students)
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Application Deadline
December 16, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
215 Cory Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences offers three graduate programs in Electrical Engineering: the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, first offered by the EECS Department in the 2011-2012 academic year, is a professional master’s with a larger tuition than our other programs and is for students who plan to join the engineering profession immediately following graduation. This accelerated program is designed to train professional engineering leaders who understand the technical, economic, and social issues around technology. The interdisciplinary experience spans one academic year and includes three major components: (1) an area of technical concentration, (2) courses in leadership skills, and (3) a rigorous capstone project experience.
Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, provides an opportunity to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, allowing students to prepare for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences MEng
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Application Deadline
January 14, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Eng
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
215 Cory Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences offers three graduate programs in Electrical Engineering: the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, first offered by the EECS Department in the 2011-2012 academic year, is a professional master’s with a larger tuition than our other programs and is for students who plan to join the engineering profession immediately following graduation. This accelerated program is designed to train professional engineering leaders who understand the technical, economic, and social issues around technology. The interdisciplinary experience spans one academic year and includes three major components: (1) an area of technical concentration, (2) courses in leadership skills, and (3) a rigorous capstone project experience.
Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, provides an opportunity to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, allowing students to prepare for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences MS
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
215 Cory Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences offers three graduate programs in Electrical Engineering: the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, first offered by the EECS Department in the 2011-2012 academic year, is a professional master’s with a larger tuition than our other programs and is for students who plan to join the engineering profession immediately following graduation. This accelerated program is designed to train professional engineering leaders who understand the technical, economic, and social issues around technology. The interdisciplinary experience spans one academic year and includes three major components: (1) an area of technical concentration, (2) courses in leadership skills, and (3) a rigorous capstone project experience.
Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, provides an opportunity to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, allowing students to prepare for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences MS/PhD
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S./Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
215 Cory Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences offers three graduate programs in Electrical Engineering: the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, first offered by the EECS Department in the 2011-2012 academic year, is a professional master’s with a larger tuition than our other programs and is for students who plan to join the engineering profession immediately following graduation. This accelerated program is designed to train professional engineering leaders who understand the technical, economic, and social issues around technology. The interdisciplinary experience spans one academic year and includes three major components: (1) an area of technical concentration, (2) courses in leadership skills, and (3) a rigorous capstone project experience.
Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, provides an opportunity to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, allowing students to prepare for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences PhD
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
215 Cory Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences offers three graduate programs in Electrical Engineering: the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, first offered by the EECS Department in the 2011-2012 academic year, is a professional master’s with a larger tuition than our other programs and is for students who plan to join the engineering profession immediately following graduation. This accelerated program is designed to train professional engineering leaders who understand the technical, economic, and social issues around technology. The interdisciplinary experience spans one academic year and includes three major components: (1) an area of technical concentration, (2) courses in leadership skills, and (3) a rigorous capstone project experience.
Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, provides an opportunity to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, allowing students to prepare for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Endocrinology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
Paused for admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
3040 Life Sciences Building Addition #3200
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
As of Summer 2023, the Endocrinology Graduate Group has put a hold on our admissions for at least the next two years. We will not be accepting any applications in the near future.
The Endocrinology Graduate Group is a small graduate program that is not currently associated with a department on the UC Berkeley campus and is cross disciplinary in nature. The faculty involved in the group are mainly from the Nutritional Sciences Department, but we also have representatives from other biosciences departments at Berkeley (see our faculty list here). Students are directly admitted into a particular faculty lab, and graduate students focus on guided laboratory research projects to obtain their PhD. Outside of the laboratory research., students may engage in the interdisciplinary aspects of the field of endocrinology through seminars and courses in the various bioscience departments across campus (see our course requirements). Our program also has a mandatory Endocrinology Seminar where each of our graduate students present on their research progress every Spring semester. There is ample opportunity for engaging with teaching as well -- many of our graduate students serve as graduate student instructors (GSIs) for the majority, or all of the semesters they are in the program. Recent graduates from our endocrinology program predominantly enter into industry settings after obtaining their PhD, but our program has been on the Berkeley campus for many decades, and over the years, some of our alumni have transitioned into careers in a variety of fields including education, medicine, research in both academic and industry settings, and private business.
Students who plan to obtain higher degrees in Endocrinology at Berkeley will be mainly guided by their faculty mentor, who will supervise their research projects and guide them in their course selection and other aspects of program requirements. Their faculty mentor may provide funding for the lab research projects, and employment as a graduate student researcher (GSR), but funding may also come from the student's teaching positions they obtain on campus. There are also program faculty advisors and a program faculty chair that can be a resource for students who have questions are are having difficulty navigating a particular challenge while in the program. Because the program is small and Endocrinology graduate students are not all located in the same building on campus, we recommend that students endeavor to engage in the departmental activities of their faculty mentor's home department to broaden their community and opportunities on campus.
To advance to candidacy for the Ph.D., students must complete all requirements, including passage of an oral qualifying examination. All details of our program requirements can be viewed on our website. Students may also view our program by-laws and policies on our website.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Energy & Resources Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
345 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
About the Energy and Resources Group
The mission of the Energy and Resources Group is research and teaching towards a sustainable environment and a just society. The Energy and Resources Group is a collaborative community of graduate students, core faculty, 200 affiliated faculty and researchers across the campus, and more than 600 alumni across the globe. The Energy and Resources Group provides advanced training in interdisciplinary analysis and research with the goal of creating transformative knowledge for the planet and its people.
As one of the first interdisciplinary programs in the field, Energy and Resources faculty and students have established an impressive track record of undertaking engaged, cutting-edge research and turning these ideas into effective actions from local to global levels.
Courses cover current developments in the field and emphasize a variety of disciplinary perspectives and methodologies: core areas include economics, social sciences, engineering, humanities, and environmental sciences.
Ph.D. in Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group admits highly qualified applicants into the Ph.D. program, designed to support and empower doctoral students to pursue rigorous, interdisciplinary, and original research in the fields of energy, resources, and the environment. The Ph.D. Degree in Energy and Resources is typically completed four years beyond the Master’s Degree.
Master’s Degrees in Energy and Resources (M.A. or M.S.)
The Energy and Resources Master’s Degree is a two-year program designed to educate the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders. The curriculum is intended to serve those students for whom the Master’s Degree will be the final formal education in support of a professional career. It also serves as an interdisciplinary foundation for doctoral students preparing for dissertation research.
Students are taught the range of methods and subjects that they should be able to understand, advance, and critique, in order to address critical challenges stemming from the interaction of humans and the environment. To that end, the requirements for the Energy and Resources Master’s Degree are both broad and deep, stressing analytic, theoretical, and practical approaches to problems in energy, resources, and the environment.
The course requirements provide for a substantive introduction to the disciplinary approaches that are employed in studying energy and resource issues. These approaches are codified as the A-F Breadth Requirements. For more detail on the A-F requirements please go to https://erg.berkeley.edu/
The program also ensures experience in interdisciplinary analysis applied to key resource concerns. The curriculum provides an opportunity, through a topical course cluster and an independent capstone project, to extend and deepen the areas of investigation and understanding to satisfy the intellectual interests of each student.
Concurrent Master’s Degree of Public Policy and Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group and The Goldman School of Public Policy offer a three-year concurrent Master’s Degree program that integrates the strengths of public policy analytical tools with the interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise in energy and resources.
Undergraduate Minor in Energy and Resources
The ERG Minor offers knowledge and skills to enable students to address the complex and interdependent issues associated with the interaction of social, economic, political, technical, and environmental factors. Students in any major may add the ERG minor, which is composed of two core and three elective upper division courses. Several of these courses have prerequisites in mathematics or science.
Undergraduate Summer Minor / Certificate in Sustainability
This summer program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues. It is open to matriculated UC Berkeley undergraduates, students from other institutions, and the general public. Upon completion, UC Berkeley undergraduates receive a Minor in Sustainability, while other participants receive a Certificate in Sustainability from UC Berkeley.
Energy & Resources Graduate Group
Energy and Resources (M.A.) – Law (J.D.) – Berkeley
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Energy & Resources Graduate Group
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A./J.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
345 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
About the Energy and Resources Group
The mission of the Energy and Resources Group is research and teaching towards a sustainable environment and a just society. The Energy and Resources Group is a collaborative community of graduate students, core faculty, 200 affiliated faculty and researchers across the campus, and more than 600 alumni across the globe. The Energy and Resources Group provides advanced training in interdisciplinary analysis and research with the goal of creating transformative knowledge for the planet and its people.
As one of the first interdisciplinary programs in the field, Energy and Resources faculty and students have established an impressive track record of undertaking engaged, cutting-edge research and turning these ideas into effective actions from local to global levels.
Courses cover current developments in the field and emphasize a variety of disciplinary perspectives and methodologies: core areas include economics, social sciences, engineering, humanities, and environmental sciences.
Ph.D. in Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group admits highly qualified applicants into the Ph.D. program, designed to support and empower doctoral students to pursue rigorous, interdisciplinary, and original research in the fields of energy, resources, and the environment. The Ph.D. Degree in Energy and Resources is typically completed four years beyond the Master's Degree.
Master's Degrees in Energy and Resources (M.A. or M.S.)
The Energy and Resources Master's Degree is a two-year program designed to educate the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders. The curriculum is intended to serve those students for whom the Master's Degree will be the final formal education in support of a professional career. It also serves as an interdisciplinary foundation for doctoral students preparing for dissertation research.
Students are taught the range of methods and subjects that they should be able to understand, advance, and critique, in order to address critical challenges stemming from the interaction of humans and the environment. To that end, the requirements for the Energy and Resources Master's Degree are both broad and deep, stressing analytic, theoretical, and practical approaches to problems in energy, resources, and the environment.
The course requirements provide for a substantive introduction to the disciplinary approaches that are employed in studying energy and resource issues. These approaches are codified as the A-F Breadth Requirements. For more detail on the A-F requirements please go to https://erg.berkeley.edu/
The program also ensures experience in interdisciplinary analysis applied to key resource concerns. The curriculum provides an opportunity, through a topical course cluster and an independent capstone project, to extend and deepen the areas of investigation and understanding to satisfy the intellectual interests of each student.
Concurrent Master's Degree of Public Policy and Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group and The Goldman School of Public Policy offer a three-year concurrent Master's Degree program that integrates the strengths of public policy analytical tools with the interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise in energy and resources.
Undergraduate Minor in Energy and Resources
The ERG Minor offers knowledge and skills to enable students to address the complex and interdependent issues associated with the interaction of social, economic, political, technical, and environmental factors. Students in any major may add the ERG minor, which is composed of two core and three elective upper division courses. Several of these courses have prerequisites in mathematics or science.
Undergraduate Summer Minor / Certificate in Sustainability
This summer program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues. It is open to matriculated UC Berkeley undergraduates, students from other institutions, and the general public. Upon completion, UC Berkeley undergraduates receive a Minor in Sustainability, while other participants receive a Certificate in Sustainability from UC Berkeley.
Energy & Resources Graduate Group
Energy and Resources (M.S.) – Law (J.D.) — Berkeley
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Energy & Resources Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
J.D., M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
345 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
About the Energy and Resources Group
The mission of the Energy and Resources Group is research and teaching towards a sustainable environment and a just society. The Energy and Resources Group is a collaborative community of graduate students, core faculty, 200 affiliated faculty and researchers across the campus, and more than 600 alumni across the globe. The Energy and Resources Group provides advanced training in interdisciplinary analysis and research with the goal of creating transformative knowledge for the planet and its people.
As one of the first interdisciplinary programs in the field, Energy and Resources faculty and students have established an impressive track record of undertaking engaged, cutting-edge research and turning these ideas into effective actions from local to global levels.
Courses cover current developments in the field and emphasize a variety of disciplinary perspectives and methodologies: core areas include economics, social sciences, engineering, humanities, and environmental sciences.
Ph.D. in Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group admits highly qualified applicants into the Ph.D. program, designed to support and empower doctoral students to pursue rigorous, interdisciplinary, and original research in the fields of energy, resources, and the environment. The Ph.D. Degree in Energy and Resources is typically completed four years beyond the Master's Degree.
Master's Degrees in Energy and Resources (M.A. or M.S.)
The Energy and Resources Master's Degree is a two-year program designed to educate the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders. The curriculum is intended to serve those students for whom the Master's Degree will be the final formal education in support of a professional career. It also serves as an interdisciplinary foundation for doctoral students preparing for dissertation research.
Students are taught the range of methods and subjects that they should be able to understand, advance, and critique, in order to address critical challenges stemming from the interaction of humans and the environment. To that end, the requirements for the Energy and Resources Master's Degree are both broad and deep, stressing analytic, theoretical, and practical approaches to problems in energy, resources, and the environment.
The course requirements provide for a substantive introduction to the disciplinary approaches that are employed in studying energy and resource issues. These approaches are codified as the A-F Breadth Requirements. For more detail on the A-F requirements please go to https://erg.berkeley.edu/
The program also ensures experience in interdisciplinary analysis applied to key resource concerns. The curriculum provides an opportunity, through a topical course cluster and an independent capstone project, to extend and deepen the areas of investigation and understanding to satisfy the intellectual interests of each student.
Concurrent Master's Degree of Public Policy and Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group and The Goldman School of Public Policy offer a three-year concurrent Master's Degree program that integrates the strengths of public policy analytical tools with the interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise in energy and resources.
Undergraduate Minor in Energy and Resources
The ERG Minor offers knowledge and skills to enable students to address the complex and interdependent issues associated with the interaction of social, economic, political, technical, and environmental factors. Students in any major may add the ERG minor, which is composed of two core and three elective upper division courses. Several of these courses have prerequisites in mathematics or science.
Undergraduate Summer Minor / Certificate in Sustainability
This summer program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues. It is open to matriculated UC Berkeley undergraduates, students from other institutions, and the general public. Upon completion, UC Berkeley undergraduates receive a Minor in Sustainability, while other participants receive a Certificate in Sustainability from UC Berkeley.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Energy & Resources Graduate Group
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
Contact Information
Address
345 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
About the Energy and Resources Group
The mission of the Energy and Resources Group is research and teaching towards a sustainable environment and a just society. The Energy and Resources Group is a collaborative community of graduate students, core faculty, 200 affiliated faculty and researchers across the campus, and more than 600 alumni across the globe. The Energy and Resources Group provides advanced training in interdisciplinary analysis and research with the goal of creating transformative knowledge for the planet and its people.
As one of the first interdisciplinary programs in the field, Energy and Resources faculty and students have established an impressive track record of undertaking engaged, cutting-edge research and turning these ideas into effective actions from local to global levels.
Courses cover current developments in the field and emphasize a variety of disciplinary perspectives and methodologies: core areas include economics, social sciences, engineering, humanities, and environmental sciences.
Ph.D. in Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group admits highly qualified applicants into the Ph.D. program, designed to support and empower doctoral students to pursue rigorous, interdisciplinary, and original research in the fields of energy, resources, and the environment. The Ph.D. Degree in Energy and Resources is typically completed four years beyond the Master’s Degree.
Master’s Degrees in Energy and Resources (M.A. or M.S.)
The Energy and Resources Master’s Degree is a two-year program designed to educate the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders. The curriculum is intended to serve those students for whom the Master’s Degree will be the final formal education in support of a professional career. It also serves as an interdisciplinary foundation for doctoral students preparing for dissertation research.
Students are taught the range of methods and subjects that they should be able to understand, advance, and critique, in order to address critical challenges stemming from the interaction of humans and the environment. To that end, the requirements for the Energy and Resources Master’s Degree are both broad and deep, stressing analytic, theoretical, and practical approaches to problems in energy, resources, and the environment.
The course requirements provide for a substantive introduction to the disciplinary approaches that are employed in studying energy and resource issues. These approaches are codified as the A-F Breadth Requirements. For more detail on the A-F requirements please go to https://erg.berkeley.edu/
The program also ensures experience in interdisciplinary analysis applied to key resource concerns. The curriculum provides an opportunity, through a topical course cluster and an independent capstone project, to extend and deepen the areas of investigation and understanding to satisfy the intellectual interests of each student.
Concurrent Master’s Degree of Public Policy and Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group and The Goldman School of Public Policy offer a three-year concurrent Master’s Degree program that integrates the strengths of public policy analytical tools with the interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise in energy and resources.
Undergraduate Minor in Energy and Resources
The ERG Minor offers knowledge and skills to enable students to address the complex and interdependent issues associated with the interaction of social, economic, political, technical, and environmental factors. Students in any major may add the ERG minor, which is composed of two core and three elective upper division courses. Several of these courses have prerequisites in mathematics or science.
Undergraduate Summer Minor / Certificate in Sustainability
This summer program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues. It is open to matriculated UC Berkeley undergraduates, students from other institutions, and the general public. Upon completion, UC Berkeley undergraduates receive a Minor in Sustainability, while other participants receive a Certificate in Sustainability from UC Berkeley.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Energy & Resources Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
345 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
About the Energy and Resources Group
The mission of the Energy and Resources Group is research and teaching towards a sustainable environment and a just society. The Energy and Resources Group is a collaborative community of graduate students, core faculty, 200 affiliated faculty and researchers across the campus, and more than 600 alumni across the globe. The Energy and Resources Group provides advanced training in interdisciplinary analysis and research with the goal of creating transformative knowledge for the planet and its people.
As one of the first interdisciplinary programs in the field, Energy and Resources faculty and students have established an impressive track record of undertaking engaged, cutting-edge research and turning these ideas into effective actions from local to global levels.
Courses cover current developments in the field and emphasize a variety of disciplinary perspectives and methodologies: core areas include economics, social sciences, engineering, humanities, and environmental sciences.
Ph.D. in Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group admits highly qualified applicants into the Ph.D. program, designed to support and empower doctoral students to pursue rigorous, interdisciplinary, and original research in the fields of energy, resources, and the environment. The Ph.D. Degree in Energy and Resources is typically completed four years beyond the Master’s Degree.
Master’s Degrees in Energy and Resources (M.A. or M.S.)
The Energy and Resources Master’s Degree is a two-year program designed to educate the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders. The curriculum is intended to serve those students for whom the Master’s Degree will be the final formal education in support of a professional career. It also serves as an interdisciplinary foundation for doctoral students preparing for dissertation research.
Students are taught the range of methods and subjects that they should be able to understand, advance, and critique, in order to address critical challenges stemming from the interaction of humans and the environment. To that end, the requirements for the Energy and Resources Master’s Degree are both broad and deep, stressing analytic, theoretical, and practical approaches to problems in energy, resources, and the environment.
The course requirements provide for a substantive introduction to the disciplinary approaches that are employed in studying energy and resource issues. These approaches are codified as the A-F Breadth Requirements. For more detail on the A-F requirements please go to https://erg.berkeley.edu/
The program also ensures experience in interdisciplinary analysis applied to key resource concerns. The curriculum provides an opportunity, through a topical course cluster and an independent capstone project, to extend and deepen the areas of investigation and understanding to satisfy the intellectual interests of each student.
Concurrent Master’s Degree of Public Policy and Energy and Resources
The Energy and Resources Group and The Goldman School of Public Policy offer a three-year concurrent Master’s Degree program that integrates the strengths of public policy analytical tools with the interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise in energy and resources.
Undergraduate Minor in Energy and Resources
The ERG Minor offers knowledge and skills to enable students to address the complex and interdependent issues associated with the interaction of social, economic, political, technical, and environmental factors. Students in any major may add the ERG minor, which is composed of two core and three elective upper division courses. Several of these courses have prerequisites in mathematics or science.
Undergraduate Summer Minor / Certificate in Sustainability
This summer program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues. It is open to matriculated UC Berkeley undergraduates, students from other institutions, and the general public. Upon completion, UC Berkeley undergraduates receive a Minor in Sustainability, while other participants receive a Certificate in Sustainability from UC Berkeley.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
English
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley English Department offers a wide-ranging PhD program, engaging in all historical periods of British and American literature, Anglophone literature, and critical and cultural theory. The program aims to assure that students gain a broad knowledge of literature in English as well as the highly-developed skills in scholarship and criticism necessary to do solid and innovative work in their chosen specialized fields.
Please note that the department does not offer a master's degree program or a degree program in Creative Writing. Students can, however, petition for an MA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing upon completion of the PhD course requirements (one of which must be a graduate writing workshop) and submission of a body of creative work.
Students interested in combining a PhD in English with studies in another discipline may pursue Designated Emphases or Concurrent Degrees in a number of different fields.
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Departments
Environmental Health Sciences Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way, Room 5302
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
Academic degree programs in the Graduate Group in Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) are recommended for individuals with clear research interests of an interdisciplinary nature. Applicants may apply to the MS, MPH program or the PhD program. EHS is administered within the Division of Environmental Health of the School of Public Health. Although students receive their academic degrees from the graduate group (under the jurisdiction of the Graduate Division of the UC Berkeley campus), students are also affiliated with and apply to the School of Public Health. For more information on the EHS and Global Health and Environment (GHE) MPH please go here.
For a complete list of faculty please visit our website.
Undergraduate Program
There is no undergraduate program in Environmental Health Sciences.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Environmental Health Sciences Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way, Room 5302
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
Academic degree programs in the Graduate Group in Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) are recommended for individuals with clear research interests of an interdisciplinary nature. Applicants may apply to the MS, MPH program or the PhD program. EHS is administered within the Division of Environmental Health of the School of Public Health. Although students receive their academic degrees from the graduate group (under the jurisdiction of the Graduate Division of the UC Berkeley campus), students are also affiliated with and apply to the School of Public Health. For more information on the EHS and Global Health and Environment (GHE) MPH please go here.
For a complete list of faculty please visit our website.
Undergraduate Program
There is no undergraduate program in Environmental Health Sciences.
Environmental Science Policy & Management PhD
Environmental Science, Policy, & Management PhD
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Details
Departments
Environmental Science Policy & Management PhD
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM) Graduate Program provides a wealth of opportunities for students interested in careers in academia, government, and non-governmental agencies worldwide. Our faculty are internationally recognized, and ESPM is the campus hub for connections to other renowned Berkeley programs in the environment such as the Energy and Resources Group, Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Goldman School of Public Policy, Integrative Biology, Berkeley Natural History Museums, and Berkeley Law. The Berkeley campus maintains close ties to world-class research facilities at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, U.S. Geological Survey, California Academy of Sciences, Stanford University, and many other institutions. Students admitted to our program work with their research mentor to select courses, individualize their training, and conduct research projects that meet their interests and goals. Our core graduate courses provide an introduction to the wide breadth and deep expertise of research on the environment within our department and help students apply for funding opportunities early in their graduate program.
The PhD program is the main graduate program in ESPM for students entering with or without previous masters degrees, though we also offer limited numbers of MS degrees in our specialized Master of Range Management and Master of Forestry programs. The goal of the program is to provide both a strong disciplinary education and broadly based experience in cross-disciplinary communication and problem solving. To achieve this, the program leading to the PhD in environmental science, policy, and management requires that students complete three core courses and take additional coursework in the following three areas: area of specialization, research skills, and experiential breadth.
Disciplinary Emphasis
The disciplinary emphasis is the broadest academic area encompassing the student's interests. The three disciplinary emphases within the department are ecosystem sciences, organisms & environment, and society & environment. A student pursuing a strongly interdisciplinary program may study more than one of these disciplines in depth. Specific coursework within each field will be chosen by the guiding committee in conjunction with the student and approved by the graduate mentor.
Area of Specialization
The area of specialization is a narrower field within the context of the disciplinary emphasis. Some examples of these areas are microbial community ecology, ecosystem function, arthropod population and community ecology, biological control of arthropods, arthropod biodiversity science, American environmental history and policy, international forest management, biogeochemistry, Mediterranean grassland ecosystems, remote sensing, and forest management, to name a few.
Application
Prospective graduate students are encouraged to contact a potential PhD mentor directly prior to the application deadline. If possible, prospective graduate students should plan to visit the campus, department, and graduate program. As part of their application, each student will be asked to identify one of the three disciplinary emphases (ecosystem sciences, organisms & environment, and society & environment) most closely associated with her/his interests. If you have questions about which emphasis to choose, please ask your prospective mentor. It is not uncommon for students in ESPM to be co-mentored by two professors, often with different disciplinary emphases. The area of specialization is determined after entry into the program, in consultation with the guiding committee and PhD mentor.
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Departments
Epidemiology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way West, 5th floor
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Graduate Group in Epidemiology is interdisciplinary and includes faculty from a number of departments at UC Berkeley, as well as the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Students receive either an MS or PhD degree in Epidemiology from the Graduate Division of the Berkeley campus. The group is within the academic jurisdiction of the Graduate Council and is administratively located in the Division of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health.
The group brings together faculty with disciplinary knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, demography, sociology, anthropology, behavioral science, molecular biology, genetics, vector biology, and other fields relevant to the study of human health and disease at a population level. MS and PhD students receive a strong background in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods and theory and, in addition, choose a third disciplinary area in which to develop competence. Doctoral dissertation research is generally focused on developing new knowledge about the factors that influence the distribution of health or given disease outcomes within human populations.
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Details
Departments
Epidemiology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way West, 5th floor
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Graduate Group in Epidemiology is interdisciplinary and includes faculty from a number of departments at UC Berkeley, as well as the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Students receive either an MS or PhD degree in Epidemiology from the Graduate Division of the Berkeley campus. The group is within the academic jurisdiction of the Graduate Council and is administratively located in the Division of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health.
The group brings together faculty with disciplinary knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, demography, sociology, anthropology, behavioral science, molecular biology, genetics, vector biology, and other fields relevant to the study of human health and disease at a population level. MS and PhD students receive a strong background in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods and theory and, in addition, choose a third disciplinary area in which to develop competence. Doctoral dissertation research is generally focused on developing new knowledge about the factors that influence the distribution of health or given disease outcomes within human populations.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Ethnic Studies
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Founded in 1984, the graduate program in Ethnic Studies is the first interdisciplinary PhD program in the U.S. dedicated to the study of comparative race and ethnicity in national, hemispheric, and global contexts. It continues to be a premier PhD program that provides rigorous interdisciplinary training as well as critical grounding in comparative, relational, and intersectional analysis made possible by the core subfields of the department: Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies, Chicanx and Latinx Studies, Native American Studies, and Comparative Ethnic Studies.
The graduate program draws on faculty strength in a wide range of fields, including studies of race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, and sexuality; citizenship, migration, and borders; diaspora and transnationalism; sovereignty and decoloniality; representation and performance; social movements and cultural politics; religion, food, museums, labor, and war. Students learn social science and humanities methodologies, including archival research, ethnography, oral history, and textual and visual analysis. Students also have the opportunity to pursue a "Designated Emphasis" in such areas as Critical Theory, Film Studies, New Media, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality.
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Details
Departments
Business
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.B.A.
GRE Requirements
See program website
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley MBA Program is about innovative leadership, fresh thinking, positive impact, and an incredibly talented, diverse, collaborative community--one that forms an invaluable, lifelong network. As a top-ranked program of its kind, the Evening & Weekend Berkeley MBA Program offers you the rigor of a premier degree program--the same degree as our Full-Time MBA--in a flexible, convenient format ideal for working professionals. As the faculty and staff work with you to achieve your career goals, you will experience the highly personal nature of an MBA program like no other.
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Departments
Film and Media
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
PhD in Film and Media
Students in the Film and Media PhD are encouraged to situate moving images within the larger theoretical and analytical frameworks of a range of other disciplines. They integrate the traditions of history, law, literature, cultural studies, gender studies, and political theory to the newer disciplines of film studies and digital media, applying the tools of post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, new historicism, media archaeology, Frankfurt School, feminist theory, queer theory, post-colonialism, and critical race theory. Many combine their degree study with a campus designated emphasis (graduate "minor") in New Media, in Critical Theory, or in Women, Gender and Sexuality.
Designated Emphasis in Film Studies
PhD students at Berkeley outside the Department of Film & Media may add a Designated Emphasis in Film Studies to their major fields. The designated emphasis provides curricular and research resources for students who want to concentrate on film and media research within their respective disciplines and have their work formally recognized. Designed to bring together faculty and students from different departments, the program provides a unique contliext for rigorous cross-disciplinary thinking and promotes innovative research in the theory and history of cinema and media studies.
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Departments
Folklore Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
232 Anthropology and Art Practice Building
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
The interdisciplinary Folklore Program at the University of California, Berkeley trains intellectual leaders in folkloristics for the twenty-first century. We provide a rigorous, critical, and theoretically-informed grounding in folklore scholarship drawing from intellectual traditions worldwide. Students develop a particular field of expertise in folkloristics, drawing on methodological, theoretical and cultural frameworks. We encourage our students to develop a strong grounding in another discipline or multidisciplinary perspective, such as race and ethnic studies, data science, environment and sustainability, law and policy, organizational theory, performance studies, rhetoric, narrative theory, ethnomusicology, materiality, women's and queer theory, etc. in order to bring new perspectives to their work in folkloristics.
The Folklore Program offers two options: a two-year-long MA in Folklore requiring a thesis; and a Designated Emphasis.
The Designated Emphasis in Folklore permits students enrolled in a separate PhD program at UC Berkeley to specialize in folklore while pursuing their PhD.
Environmental Science Policy & Management PhD
Forestry 5th Year MF (For UC Berkeley students)
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Details
Departments
Environmental Science Policy & Management PhD
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.F.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Master of Forestry (MF) degree is the advanced professional forestry degree granted by the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM). The student who has completed an undergraduate curriculum in forestry is usually broadly trained in the principles of forestry but has not yet developed proficiency in the application of these principles to diverse problems involved in professional practice. The Master of Forestry program is designed to advance the student's understanding of the essentials of professional forest management at the graduate level within the context of resource and environmental planning of sustainable systems.
Beginning in Fall 2020, the Master of Forestry program will offer a 4+1 program. The 4+1 program allows students who plan to graduate from UC Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in one of the ESPM majors to apply for the Master of Forestry program in the spring semester of their junior year. Students who are admitted into the 4+1 program could then take up to three courses during their final semester of their senior year and begin preparation for the final project and professional paper.
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Departments
Environmental Science Policy & Management
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.F.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Master of Forestry (MF) degree is the advanced professional forestry degree granted by the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM). The student who has completed an undergraduate curriculum in forestry is usually broadly trained in the principles of forestry but has not yet developed proficiency in the application of these principles to diverse problems involved in professional practice. The Master of Forestry program is designed to advance the student's understanding of the essentials of professional forest management at the graduate level within the context of resource and environmental planning of sustainable systems.
Beginning in Fall 2020, the Master of Forestry program will offer a 4+1 program. The 4+1 program allows students who plan to graduate from UC Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in one of the ESPM majors to apply for the Master of Forestry program in the spring semester of their junior year. Students who are admitted into the 4+1 program could then take up to three courses during their final semester of their senior year and begin preparation for the final project and professional paper.
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Departments
French
Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
4207 Dwinelle Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The French Department's doctoral program reflects the interdisciplinary priorities that have long defined the pursuit of knowledge here at Berkeley. We are thus committed not only to providing students strong coverage of the field of French and Francophone literature and culture, but also to doing so through the critical application of innovative methodologies, and by continually bringing French studies into productive dialogue with developments in parallel disciplines. Our faculty's interests are both historically and methodologically diverse; their strengths are complemented by a variety of programs, centers, working groups, and so on that regularly bring scholars of the humanities together across campus. And the atmosphere, relaxed and non-hierarchical, lends itself to free and passionate inquiry. We invite you to explore our offerings.
The PhD program in French has been formulated to allow students maximum flexibility to pursue their scholarly interests while guaranteeing the acquisition of broad competence in the discipline of French and Francophone literature and culture. Students are both expected to acquire expertise in the works of all periods and given the freedom to develop interdisciplinary and specialized perspectives.
Students may consider the option of pursuing a designated emphasis (DE). Popular DEs for students in French include Critical Theory; Film Studies; Women, Gender, and Sexuality; Renaissance and Early Modern Studies; European Studies; and New Media. Students pursuing a Designated Emphasis take certain prescribed courses within these disciplines, and write a dissertation that partially encompasses the chosen field of study. In addition to providing students an institutional mechanism for incorporating this sort of work into the PhD program, the designated emphasis assures prospective employers that you have demonstrated expertise in that particular field, and it will appear on your final degree. The Program in Medieval Studies also offers a joint degree in French and Medieval Studies.
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Departments
Business
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.B.A.
GRE Requirements
See program website
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program offers a rigorous general management curriculum that gives you the knowledge and skills to be a leader in any type of organization. Our career services support you in gaining access to the best jobs at the world's most selective firms, furthering your career or launching a new one.
You learn from faculty members recognized worldwide for their research and thought leadership, and you join a diverse and talented student community embodying the core values of Berkeley-Haas: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. Living these Defining Principles, you become a leader who redefines the way we do business.
Concurrent Degrees
In addition to the regular MBA curriculum, students can also apply for one of three concurrent degrees: the MBA/MPH (Masters of Public Health) degree, the MBA/MCS (Master of Climate Solutions) degree, the MBA/MEng (Business Administration and Engineering) degree, or the JD/MBA (Law) degree.
Certificate Programs
Three certificate programs are available within the program, which can be earned by completing the appropriate elective courses. These include the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Real Estate, the Certificate in Business Analytics, and the Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. Students also have the ability to complete graduate certificates offered in other departments, including the interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Food Systems.
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Departments
Geography
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
508 McCone Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
Geography is an inquiry into the patterns and processes that make up the surface of the Earth. It is a broad field of inquiry that, in our department, includes glaciers and climate change, the origins of agriculture and the evolution of plant life, the culture of cities and the dynamics of the global economy.
Such a wide range of themes gives each student great freedom to choose a research topic, develop an intellectual style, and select approaches to gathering evidence and making persuasive arguments. That freedom also includes opportunities to go outside of the department and make use of the tremendous resources of the campus as a whole. Our goal is to help each student find his or her own combination of intellectual rigor, creativity, and independence.
Ph.D. Program in Geography
The program is divided into three major areas:
- Global Development and Political Economy
- Earth System Science
- Geospatial Representation and Analysis
Within these domains, a wide range of faculty interests are represented, such as political ecology, economic geography, cultural geography, post-colonial studies, urban studies, geography of race and gender, climatology, geomorphology, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS). Faculty members come with a broad spectrum of regional specialties as well, including Africa, South and East Asia, the Arctic, the Everglades and Mississippi Delta, Brazil, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
The faculty has been expanded in recent years to include a number of affiliates in other departments with expertise in such fields as GIS, gender and social movements, natural resources, fluvial geomorphology, environmental engineering, landscape ecology, and urban planning.
Berkeley students are expected to be independent, and we welcome those who have had professional experience and wish to return to deepen their education. Students are encouraged to range freely through the curriculum and to follow their inspiration where it leads, working in tandem with faculty advisors. Students choose their own mentors, often utilizing two or three faculty in equal measure; these may include faculty affiliates and members from other departments.
While faculty have their own research agendas and teaching specialties, and often collaborate with students, we believe students should march to their own drummer. We expect students to read extensively, develop the necessary research skills, and produce well-crafted thesis and dissertation. Many students publish their findings along the way, as well. Berkeley Geography offers the highest quality graduate training for future scholars and teachers at the collegiate level, as well as for those going into professional careers in government, NGOs and consulting.
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Departments
German
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The graduate program emphasizes seminars that provide an in-depth study of specialized areas in German literature, culture, and language. Instruction in methodology is provided for graduate student instructors and prospective teachers, and seminars in applied linguistics and second-language acquisition provide a theoretical and practical foundation for teachers. The program aims at comprehensive historical knowledge of German literature and culture and/or linguistics and is designed to train students in rigorous scholarship, original research, and independent thinking.
Students are not admitted solely to pursue a master of arts, which is an integral part of the PhD program.
There are two options to fulfill the language requirement. Students are strongly encouraged to acquire useful reading knowledge in two languages other than English and German (Option 1 per the Guide to Graduate Policy). Many of our students choose French, Latin, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Japanese, or Turkish. Students may also choose to learn only one language other than English and German (Option 3 per the Guide to Graduate Policy). The languages should have value for the students' research project and probable future career needs and are selected in consultation with the advisor. The language requirement must be fulfilled prior to the QE.
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Departments
Global Studies Graduate Group
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
101 Stephens Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The MA degree in Global Studies (GS) is a one-year Masters program. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide the fundamentals of contemporary international issues as well as detailed knowledge on particular world regions or countries. The MA degree in Global Studies provides wide flexibility in crafting an individual interdisciplinary program. Students tailor the content of their programs within a defined framework to suit their interests. Specific course work is chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser.
Health & Medical Sciences Graduate Group Group
Health and Medical Sciences (Joint UCSF) MS (Dept pre-approval to apply)
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Details
Departments
Health & Medical Sciences Graduate Group Group
Application Deadline
February 15, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program (JMP) is a five-year graduate/medical degree program. Students spend their pre-clerkship years at UC Berkeley engaging in a unique medical curriculum centered around student-led inquiry while simultaneously earning a master's degree (MS) in the Health and Medical Sciences at Berkeley Public Health. After two and a half years, students move across the Bay to UCSF to finish their medical education and receive their medical doctorate (MD).
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Departments
Health Policy Graduate Group
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The PhD Program in Health Policy at UC Berkeley is distinguished by its interdisciplinary application of the social and behavioral science disciplines to real-world health issues. Students select a specialty field from among three tracks (Health Economics, Organizations & Management, and Population Health Sciences) while receiving rigorous training in quantitative research methods. Students augment their training through skills and knowledge from UC Berkeley's top-ranked Economics, Political Science, and Sociology departments, as well as the Haas School of Business and the Goldman School of Public Policy. Graduates of the Health Policy program are well prepared to assume academic careers in research and teaching. The program's interdisciplinary social and behavioral sciences approach to health services and policy research is a cornerstone of the PhD program that enables students to tailor much of their coursework to their own research interests.
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Departments
Spanish & Portuguese
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers the PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures (HLL) with three possible tracks: Hispanic and Latin American Literatures and Cultures, Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Cultures, and Hispanic Linguistics. All graduate students are required to develop broad expertise across a number of programmatic fields (literary genres, historical periods, cultural and social geographies, or linguistic sub-fields such as sociolinguistics, contact linguistics, phonetics and phonology, morphosyntax, second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, etc.) that ensure their ability to interact with colleagues and their competitiveness in the academic job market. The research specializations of our faculty and graduate students span all of these areas, and furthermore reflect most of the trends in contemporary scholarship, from philology, history of the book, and intersections of literature with material culture, through to aesthetics, the relationship of literature to visual culture, performance studies, language variation and change, data science and quantitative modeling, raciolinguistics, and language pedagogy. As students progress through our graduate program, they are expected to formulate their own theoretical approaches to research questions regarding an individually defined area of expertise.
History of Art PhD
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Details
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of History of Art offers a two-stage integrated master's and doctoral program (MA/PhD) in preparation for college teaching, writing, and specialized curatorial careers. Students are not admitted to work for a terminal MA degree, though students may apply for the MA after meeting Stage I requirements toward the PhD. Students work closely with faculty in courses, seminars, and on independent research projects to develop independent thought and a thorough knowledge of the field and its critical methods. Cross-disciplinary work in Berkeley's distinguished departments of languages and literature, philosophy, rhetoric, film studies, women's studies, history, and the social sciences is strongly encouraged. A student may opt for a more formal relationship with other departments through Designated Emphases programs, including film studies; folklore; women, gender, and sexuality; and critical theory.
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Departments
History
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of History offers a PhD program in History. The program prepares the student in four selected fields of study: Three fields of history (called the first, second, and third field) and one field in another discipline (called the outside field). Students indicate their choice of the first field at the time of application to the program, and they decide upon the second, third, and outside fields by the end of the first year of study.
The department represents a rich spectrum of research interests, collaborations, and approaches spanning 16 established fields of history: Africa, Ancient Greece and Rome, Byzantine, Early Modern Europe, East Asia: China, East Asia: Japan, Global, Jewish, Late Modern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Medieval Europe, Middle East, North America, Science, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The depth and breadth of our program and the strengths of our faculty members, students, and other professionals provide an especially stimulating and congenial setting for graduate training.
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research 5th-year MS (For UC Berkeley students)
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Details
Departments
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
4141 Etcheverry
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. These programs have been developed to meet the needs of individuals with backgrounds in engineering or the mathematical sciences who wish to enhance their knowledge of the theory, development, and use of quantitative models for design, analysis, risk management, and decision-making. This knowledge applies to complex systems in the industrial, service, or public sectors, including energy systems, supply chains, healthcare systems, and financial systems. Students may concentrate on theoretical studies in preparation for doctoral-level research, or on applications of state-of-the-art techniques to real world problems.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The MEng is a professional, full-time, accelerated professional master's degree program and is currently a lock-step, two-semester degree program. Students learn advanced techniques in IEOR and skills that prepare them to lead teams in developing new engineering solutions: skills in managing complex projects, motivating people, and directing financial and operational matters.
Master of Science (MS)
The MS is a full-time technical master's degree program. Students focus on both the theory of IEOR techniques and the application of those techniques. The MS is a terminal degree, meaning that students enrolled in the MS program do not typically continue further into the IEOR PhD program.
Master of Analytics (MAnalytics)
The 12-month in-person Master of Analytics program trains students in data-driven analytical methods and tools for optimization, statistics, simulation, and risk management with relevant industry context so that the graduates are not only highly skilled in the latest tools and fluent with working with large data sets, but also are able to raise the right questions to develop innovative models and find creative solutions to rapidly changing business and industry challenges, and communicate and implement their solutions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The paramount requirement of a doctoral degree is the successful completion of a thesis on a subject within Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Research areas may include but are not limited to the investigation of the mathematical foundations of and computational methods for optimization or stochastic models, including risk analysis. Research also may be undertaken to develop methodologies for the design, planning, and/or control of systems in a variety of application domains, including supply chains, energy systems, healthcare systems, and financial systems.
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research MEng
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Details
Departments
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Application Deadline
January 7, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Eng
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
4141 Etcheverry
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. These programs have been developed to meet the needs of individuals with backgrounds in engineering or the mathematical sciences who wish to enhance their knowledge of the theory, development, and use of quantitative models for design, analysis, risk management, and decision-making. This knowledge applies to complex systems in the industrial, service, or public sectors, including energy systems, supply chains, healthcare systems, and financial systems. Students may concentrate on theoretical studies in preparation for doctoral-level research, or on applications of state-of-the-art techniques to real world problems.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The MEng is a professional, full-time, accelerated professional master's degree program and is currently a lock-step, two-semester degree program. Students learn advanced techniques in IEOR and skills that prepare them to lead teams in developing new engineering solutions: skills in managing complex projects, motivating people, and directing financial and operational matters.
Master of Science (MS)
The MS is a full-time technical master's degree program. Students focus on both the theory of IEOR techniques and the application of those techniques. The MS is a terminal degree, meaning that students enrolled in the MS program do not typically continue further into the IEOR PhD program.
Master of Analytics (MAnalytics)
The 12-month in-person Master of Analytics program trains students in data-driven analytical methods and tools for optimization, statistics, simulation, and risk management with relevant industry context so that the graduates are not only highly skilled in the latest tools and fluent with working with large data sets, but also are able to raise the right questions to develop innovative models and find creative solutions to rapidly changing business and industry challenges, and communicate and implement their solutions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The paramount requirement of a doctoral degree is the successful completion of a thesis on a subject within Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Research areas may include but are not limited to the investigation of the mathematical foundations of and computational methods for optimization or stochastic models, including risk analysis. Research also may be undertaken to develop methodologies for the design, planning, and/or control of systems in a variety of application domains, including supply chains, energy systems, healthcare systems, and financial systems.
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research MS
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Details
Departments
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
4141 Etcheverry
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. These programs have been developed to meet the needs of individuals with backgrounds in engineering or the mathematical sciences who wish to enhance their knowledge of the theory, development, and use of quantitative models for design, analysis, risk management, and decision-making. This knowledge applies to complex systems in the industrial, service, or public sectors, including energy systems, supply chains, healthcare systems, and financial systems. Students may concentrate on theoretical studies in preparation for doctoral-level research, or on applications of state-of-the-art techniques to real world problems.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The MEng is a professional, full-time, accelerated professional master's degree program and is currently a lock-step, two-semester degree program. Students learn advanced techniques in IEOR and skills that prepare them to lead teams in developing new engineering solutions: skills in managing complex projects, motivating people, and directing financial and operational matters.
Master of Science (MS)
The MS is a full-time technical master's degree program. Students focus on both the theory of IEOR techniques and the application of those techniques. The MS is a terminal degree, meaning that students enrolled in the MS program do not typically continue further into the IEOR PhD program.
Master of Analytics (MAnalytics)
The 12-month in-person Master of Analytics program trains students in data-driven analytical methods and tools for optimization, statistics, simulation, and risk management with relevant industry context so that the graduates are not only highly skilled in the latest tools and fluent with working with large data sets, but also are able to raise the right questions to develop innovative models and find creative solutions to rapidly changing business and industry challenges, and communicate and implement their solutions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The paramount requirement of a doctoral degree is the successful completion of a thesis on a subject within Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Research areas may include but are not limited to the investigation of the mathematical foundations of and computational methods for optimization or stochastic models, including risk analysis. Research also may be undertaken to develop methodologies for the design, planning, and/or control of systems in a variety of application domains, including supply chains, energy systems, healthcare systems, and financial systems.
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research PhD
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Details
Departments
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
4141 Etcheverry
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. These programs have been developed to meet the needs of individuals with backgrounds in engineering or the mathematical sciences who wish to enhance their knowledge of the theory, development, and use of quantitative models for design, analysis, risk management, and decision-making. This knowledge applies to complex systems in the industrial, service, or public sectors, including energy systems, supply chains, healthcare systems, and financial systems. Students may concentrate on theoretical studies in preparation for doctoral-level research, or on applications of state-of-the-art techniques to real world problems.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The MEng is a professional, full-time, accelerated professional master's degree program and is currently a lock-step, two-semester degree program. Students learn advanced techniques in IEOR and skills that prepare them to lead teams in developing new engineering solutions: skills in managing complex projects, motivating people, and directing financial and operational matters.
Master of Science (MS)
The MS is a full-time technical master's degree program. Students focus on both the theory of IEOR techniques and the application of those techniques. The MS is a terminal degree, meaning that students enrolled in the MS program do not typically continue further into the IEOR PhD program.
Master of Analytics (MAnalytics)
The 12-month in-person Master of Analytics program trains students in data-driven analytical methods and tools for optimization, statistics, simulation, and risk management with relevant industry context so that the graduates are not only highly skilled in the latest tools and fluent with working with large data sets, but also are able to raise the right questions to develop innovative models and find creative solutions to rapidly changing business and industry challenges, and communicate and implement their solutions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The paramount requirement of a doctoral degree is the successful completion of a thesis on a subject within Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Research areas may include but are not limited to the investigation of the mathematical foundations of and computational methods for optimization or stochastic models, including risk analysis. Research also may be undertaken to develop methodologies for the design, planning, and/or control of systems in a variety of application domains, including supply chains, energy systems, healthcare systems, and financial systems.
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Departments
Infectious Diseases & Immunity Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way West
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Graduate Group in Infectious Diseases and Immunity provides an opportunity for the study of the biology of infectious agents, their interaction with human and other hosts, and their relationship with the environment. The PhD program is unique in its emphasis on integrated multidisciplinary training in host-pathogen environmental interactions. Important areas of inquiry include the biology of host-pathogen interactions, molecular and cellular aspects of pathogenesis, the ecology and evolution of disease agents, environmental factors in transmission, intermediate hosts and vectors, the biology of surveillance and epidemiological analysis, vaccine and drug development, and public health practices for disease prevention and control.
The objective of this program is to provide students with research-oriented pursuits that will train them to design and implement independent investigations. The goal is to promote health by the integration of basic research and applied technologies for the development of new approaches for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of infectious disease in humans.
Students matriculating through this program will acquire expertise in fundamental infectious disease research and thus are well prepared for careers in academia, governmental agencies, and biotechnology. For admission requirements and application process, please visit both the IDI website and the Grad Division website f for details. Application deadline: December 1st for the following year's fall semester admission.
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Departments
Information
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Spring, Summer, Fall
Degree Types
M.I.C.S.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) is an online, part-time professional degree program that provides the technical skills and contextual knowledge students need to assume leadership positions in private sector technology companies as well as government and military organizations. The interdisciplinary program offers students mastery of core technical skills and fluency in the business, political, and legal context for cybersecurity, as well as managing cyber risk in the service of strategic decision making.
Students attend weekly live ("synchronous") sessions with classmates and instructors via an online platform as well as engaging with online ("asynchronous") videos and assignments on their own time.
The core MICS curriculum includes cryptography, secure programming, systems security, and the ethical, legal, and economic framework of cybersecurity. In addition, students may select from a wide variety of electives covering topics such as privacy engineering, managing cyber risk, and usable security. MICS features a project-based approach to learning and encourages the pragmatic application of a variety of different tools and methods to solve complex problems.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Understand the ethical and legal requirements associated with cybersecurity and data privacy;
- Know how to build secure systems and applications;
- Prepare to lead, manage, and contribute to building cybersecurity solutions; and
- Gain hands-on, practical cybersecurity experience.
The I School also offers a master's in Information and Data Science (MIDS), a master's in Information Management and Systems (MIMS), and a doctoral degree (PhD) program in Information Science.
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Departments
Information
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Spring, Summer, Fall
Degree Types
M.I.D.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) is an online, part-time professional degree program that prepares students to work effectively with heterogeneous, real-world data and to extract insights from the data using the latest tools and analytical methods. The program emphasizes the importance of asking good research or business questions as well as the ethical and legal requirements of data privacy and security.
Students attend weekly live ("synchronous") sessions with classmates and instructors via an online platform as well as engaging with online ("asynchronous") videos and assignments on their own time.
The curriculum includes research design and applications for data and analysis, statistics for data science, data engineering, applied machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, and data ethics. MIDS features a project-based approach to learning and encourages the pragmatic application of a variety of different tools and methods to solve complex problems.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Imagine new and valuable uses for large datasets;
- Retrieve, organize, combine, clean, and store data from multiple sources;
- Apply appropriate data mining, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to detect patterns and make predictions;
- Design visualizations and effectively communicate findings; and
- Understand the ethical and legal requirements of data privacy and security.
The I School also offers a master's in Information Management and Systems (MIMS), a master's in Information and Cybersecurity (MICS), and a Ph.D in Information Science.
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Departments
Information
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.I.M.S., Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program is a two-year full-time program, designed to train students in the skills needed to succeed as information professionals. Such professionals must be familiar with the theory and practice of storing, organizing, retrieving, and analyzing information in a variety of settings in business, the public sector, and the academic world. Technical expertise alone is not sufficient for success; I School graduates will be expected to perform and manage a multiplicity of information-related tasks.
Graduates of the MIMS program will be able to:
- Identify and address user and stakeholder information and resource needs in context.
- Make and assess information design decisions iteratively.
- Intentionally organize collections of information and other resources to support human and/or machine-based interactions and services.
- Understand and apply foundational principles and debates of information law, policy, and ethics.
- Analyze complex relationships and practical choices at the intersection of technical design, policy frameworks, and ethics.
- Understand and apply fundamental principles and debates of information economics.
- Understand and apply architectural, computational, and algorithmic thinking and principles of concurrency to the design of information systems.
- Scope, plan, and manage open-ended projects, both individually and in teams.
- Present findings and conclusions persuasively.
Such a profession is inherently interdisciplinary, requiring aspects of computer science, cognitive science, psychology, sociology, economics, business, law, library/information studies, and communications.
The I School also offers a master's in Information and Data Science (MIDS), a master's in Information and Cybersecurity (MICS), and a doctoral degree (PhD) program in Information Management and Systems.
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Departments
Information
Application Deadline
December 3, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Doctoral Program
The doctoral program in Information Science is a research-oriented program in which the student chooses specific fields of specialization, prepares sufficiently in the literature and the research of those fields to pass a qualifying examination, and completes original research culminating in the written dissertation. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred in recognition of a candidate's grasp of a broad field of learning and distinguished accomplishment in that field through the contribution of an original piece of research revealing high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis.
The I School also offers a master's in Information Management and Systems (MIMS), a master's in Information and Data Science (MIDS), and a master's in Information and Cybersecurity (MICS).
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Departments
Integrative Biology
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
3040 Life Sciences Addition (LSA) #3140
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
Biological phenomena occur at various levels of structural organization, ranging from molecules to organisms, and from populations to the global ecosystem. Integrative Biology takes a whole-organism approach, extending from the genome and proteome through organismal traits (phenotypes), to communities and ecosystems. Through the coordinated study of multiple levels of biological organization over a broad range of spatial and temporal scales, Integrative Biology offers a unique approach to understanding fundamental questions concerning the evolution and maintenance of biological diversity, including organismal form and function, and ecological and ecosystem processes. This multidimensional approach underpins our graduate program, where students combine observational, experimental, and comparative approaches with the development of theory; and apply concepts and techniques from the biological sciences and other disciplines.
Integrative Biology admits students to the PhD program only.
The Department of Integrative Biology at Berkeley explores life at all levels and our scientific community pursues research across three main areas:
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Tree of Life: Biodiversity and Global Change
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The Tangled Bank: Species Interactions & Biological Communities
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Human Connections: Origins, Health and Quality of Life
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Departments
Italian Studies
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The graduate program offers in-depth training in the field of Italian Studies, leading to the PhD degree. The program begins with a strong foundation in the critical analysis and historical understanding of Italian literature and encourages exploration of a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas. These include (but are not limited to) film studies; comparative literature; literary, rhetorical, and cultural theory; gender studies; history; anthropology; history of art and music; architecture; classics; political science; medieval and early modern studies; and Romance languages and literature.
The Department of Italian Studies offers an integrated MA/PhD program, in which the MA constitutes the first phase in a trajectory leading to the PhD. Applications are not accepted for the MA degree alone. Students holding a master's degree or the equivalent in Italian Studies and related fields from other institutions may be admitted directly to the second phase of the program.
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Departments
Journalism
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
J.D., M.J.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
121 North Gate Hall #5860, Berkeley CA 94720
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
UC Berkeley's School of Journalism is looking for leaders to become the next generation of journalists--strongly motivated individuals with reverence for truth, a hunger to discover and to inform, a deep regard for thorough analysis, and an ardent embrace of civic engagement.
The digital explosion has created an unparalleled appetite for news as more and more people hunger to witness, experience, and learn about what's happening around them. That's why, more than ever, our world needs professionals who are committed to reporting on current events with precision and eloquence. You'll be prepared not just to make a living, but to make a difference.
Our Master of Journalism degree (MJ) demands a rigorous two-year immersion. That commitment is what's needed for you to achieve the full range of proficiencies to be a twenty-first-century journalist: narrative writing, audio, photography, video production, multimedia storytelling, data, and investigative-based journalism.
By the end of your second year you will have created a portfolio of ambitious, high-quality work, much of it published--with the help of our exceptional faculty of seasoned journalists. What's more, a vibrant worldwide network of media professionals, many of them alumni, will be open to you; professionals who fully appreciate what having a Berkeley Master of Journalism degree means. Concurrent degree programs in Asian Studies and Public Health are available.
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Departments
Journalism
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A., M.J.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
121 North Gate Hall Berkeley, CA 94720
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
UC Berkeley's School of Journalism is looking for leaders to become the next generation of journalists--strongly motivated individuals with reverence for truth, a hunger to discover and to inform, a deep regard for thorough analysis, and an ardent embrace of civic engagement.
The digital explosion has created an unparalleled appetite for news as more and more people hunger to witness, experience, and learn about what's happening around them. That's why, more than ever, our world needs professionals who are committed to reporting on current events with precision and eloquence. You'll be prepared not just to make a living, but to make a difference.
Our Master of Journalism degree (MJ) demands a rigorous two-year immersion. That commitment is what's needed for you to achieve the full range of proficiencies to be a twenty-first-century journalist: narrative writing, audio, photography, video production, multimedia storytelling, data, and investigative-based journalism.
By the end of your second year you will have created a portfolio of ambitious, high-quality work, much of it published--with the help of our exceptional faculty of seasoned journalists. What's more, a vibrant worldwide network of media professionals, many of them alumni, will be open to you; professionals who fully appreciate what having a Berkeley Master of Journalism degree means. Concurrent degree programs in Asian Studies and Public Health are available.
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Departments
Journalism
Application Deadline
January 18, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.J.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
121 North Gate Hall Berkeley, CA 94720
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
UC Berkeley’s School of Journalism is looking for leaders to become the next generation of journalists–strongly motivated individuals with reverence for truth, a hunger to discover and to inform, a deep regard for thorough analysis, and an ardent embrace of civic engagement.
The digital explosion has created an unparalleled appetite for news as more and more people hunger to witness, experience, and learn about what’s happening around them. That’s why, more than ever, our world needs professionals who are committed to reporting on current events with precision and eloquence. You’ll be prepared not just to make a living, but to make a difference.
Our Master of Journalism degree (MJ) demands a rigorous two-year immersion. That commitment is what’s needed for you to achieve the full range of proficiencies to be a twenty-first-century journalist: narrative writing, audio, photography, video production, multimedia storytelling, data, and investigative-based journalism.
By the end of your second year you will have created a portfolio of ambitious, high-quality work, much of it published–with the help of our exceptional faculty of seasoned journalists. What’s more, a vibrant worldwide network of media professionals, many of them alumni, will be open to you; professionals who fully appreciate what having a Berkeley Master of Journalism degree means. Concurrent degree programs in Asian Studies and Public Health are available.
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Departments
Jurisprudence & Social Policy Graduate Program
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
2240 Piedmont Ave. Berkeley, CA 94720
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
Berkeley Law is unique among major US law schools in housing its own interdisciplinary graduate program in the study of law, leading to MA and PhD degrees in Jurisprudence and Social Policy (JSP). The JSP Program promotes the study of law and legal institutions through the perspectives of several disciplines, including history, economics, philosophy, sociology, and political science. The first law and society program of its kind in North America, the JSP Program remains the clear leader of a vibrant and growing body of such programs, because of its deep curricular resources and its scholarly accomplishment.
Members of the Berkeley Law faculty with primary responsibility for the JSP Program are trained in a variety of academic disciplines, and also are affiliated with other Berkeley departments and research centers.
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
Landscape Architecture & Architecture MLA/MArch
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Departments
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Arch., M.L.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
202 Bauer Wurster Hall, Berkeley CA 94720 #2000
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning offers a professional graduate degree, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
The Master of Landscape Architecture degree is a professional degree accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board, part of the American Society of Landscape Architects and qualifies graduates for licensure in California and elsewhere. The MLA program is certified as a STEM discipline. The program offers advanced education in landscape architecture and environmental planning from the scale of the site to the region to the ecosystem. The MLA requires a set of core courses for all students emphasizing cross-scaler analysis, representation, design, and planning. This core pedagogy forms the foundation for extended coursework in specialized aspects of landscape design and environmental planning.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
The Doctor of Philosophy encompasses advanced research in the field of landscape architecture and environmental planning. It requires the development of original research that contributes to the theories, methods, and knowledge in the field. The program particularly emphasizes the development of research which applies social and ecological science methods to illuminate the complexities of decision-making regarding human alteration of the landscape and its outcomes for the local and global environment. The PhD degree in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning is appropriate for those seeking careers in academia, research institutions, and leadership roles in non-profits, government, and professional consultation.
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
Landscape Architecture & City Planning MLA/MCP
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Departments
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.C.P., M.L.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
202 Bauer Wurster Hall, Berkeley CA 94720 #2000
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning offers a professional graduate degree, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
The Master of Landscape Architecture degree is a professional degree accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board, part of the American Society of Landscape Architects and qualifies graduates for licensure in California and elsewhere. The MLA program is certified as a STEM discipline. The program offers advanced education in landscape architecture and environmental planning from the scale of the site to the region to the ecosystem. The MLA requires a set of core courses for all students emphasizing cross-scaler analysis, representation, design, and planning. This core pedagogy forms the foundation for extended coursework in specialized aspects of landscape design and environmental planning.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
The Doctor of Philosophy encompasses advanced research in the field of landscape architecture and environmental planning. It requires the development of original research that contributes to the theories, methods, and knowledge in the field. The program particularly emphasizes the development of research which applies social and ecological science methods to illuminate the complexities of decision-making regarding human alteration of the landscape and its outcomes for the local and global environment. The PhD degree in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning is appropriate for those seeking careers in academia, research institutions, and leadership roles in non-profits, government, and professional consultation.
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning PhD
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Departments
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
202 Bauer Wurster Hall, Berkeley CA 94720 #2000
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning offers a professional graduate degree, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
The Master of Landscape Architecture degree is a professional degree accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board, part of the American Society of Landscape Architects and qualifies graduates for licensure in California and elsewhere. The MLA program is certified as a STEM discipline. The program offers advanced education in landscape architecture and environmental planning from the scale of the site to the region to the ecosystem. The MLA requires a set of core courses for all students emphasizing cross-scaler analysis, representation, design, and planning. This core pedagogy forms the foundation for extended coursework in specialized aspects of landscape design and environmental planning.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
The Doctor of Philosophy encompasses advanced research in the field of landscape architecture and environmental planning. It requires the development of original research that contributes to the theories, methods, and knowledge in the field. The program particularly emphasizes the development of research which applies social and ecological science methods to illuminate the complexities of decision-making regarding human alteration of the landscape and its outcomes for the local and global environment. The PhD degree in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning is appropriate for those seeking careers in academia, research institutions, and leadership roles in non-profits, government, and professional consultation.
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Departments
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.L.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
202 Bauer Wurster Hall, Berkeley CA 94720 #2000
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning offers a professional graduate degree, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
The Master of Landscape Architecture degree is a professional degree accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board, part of the American Society of Landscape Architects and qualifies graduates for licensure in California and elsewhere. The MLA program is certified as a STEM discipline. The program offers advanced education in landscape architecture and environmental planning from the scale of the site to the region to the ecosystem. The MLA requires a set of core courses for all students emphasizing cross-scaler analysis, representation, design, and planning. This core pedagogy forms the foundation for extended coursework in specialized aspects of landscape design and environmental planning.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
The Doctor of Philosophy encompasses advanced research in the field of landscape architecture and environmental planning. It requires the development of original research that contributes to the theories, methods, and knowledge in the field. The program particularly emphasizes the development of research which applies social and ecological science methods to illuminate the complexities of decision-making regarding human alteration of the landscape and its outcomes for the local and global environment. The PhD degree in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning is appropriate for those seeking careers in academia, research institutions, and leadership roles in non-profits, government, and professional consultation.
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Departments
Law
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Degree Types
J.D.
GRE Requirements
See program website
Contact Information
Overview
About the Program
The UC Berkeley School of Law offers a broad, three-year curriculum leading to the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Berkeley Law educates students not only for the practice of law but also for all the varied roles lawyers perform in modern society. The law school provides an intellectually challenging course of study that imparts the theoretical and practical skills necessary for effective, creative, and responsible legal counseling and advocacy. To this end, Berkeley Law's curriculum is continually evolving and offers hundreds of courses, including dozens in its top-ranked Intellectual Property, International Law, Social Justice, and Environmental Law programs.
The school is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and is accredited by the American Bar Association. Its graduates are qualified to become applicants for admission to practice in any state of the United States.
Berkeley Law does not require or even recommend a specific pre-law major. To prepare for law school, students should take courses that help them develop written and oral communication skills; increase analytical and problem-solving skills; obtain broad exposure to the humanities and social sciences in order to understand the social context within which legal problems arise; and acquire a general understanding of economics, because many legal problems relate to the economic functioning of society.
In selecting specific courses, consultation with an undergraduate advisor may be desirable. Berkeley Law seeks a student body with a broad set of interests, backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives.
The school also offers programs, mainly for foreign-educated attorneys, that lead to the degree of Master of Laws (LLM) or the degree of Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD).
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Details
Departments
Law
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Degree Types
J.S.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
About the Program
The UC Berkeley School of Law offers a broad, three-year curriculum leading to the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Berkeley Law educates students not only for the practice of law but also for all the varied roles lawyers perform in modern society. The law school provides an intellectually challenging course of study that imparts the theoretical and practical skills necessary for effective, creative, and responsible legal counseling and advocacy. To this end, Berkeley Law's curriculum is continually evolving and offers hundreds of courses, including dozens in its top-ranked Intellectual Property, International Law, Social Justice, and Environmental Law programs.
The school is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and is accredited by the American Bar Association. Its graduates are qualified to become applicants for admission to practice in any state of the United States.
Berkeley Law does not require or even recommend a specific pre-law major. To prepare for law school, students should take courses that help them develop written and oral communication skills; increase analytical and problem-solving skills; obtain broad exposure to the humanities and social sciences in order to understand the social context within which legal problems arise; and acquire a general understanding of economics, because many legal problems relate to the economic functioning of society.
In selecting specific courses, consultation with an undergraduate advisor may be desirable. Berkeley Law seeks a student body with a broad set of interests, backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives.
The school also offers programs, mainly for foreign-educated attorneys, that lead to the degree of Master of Laws (LLM) or the degree of Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD).
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Details
Departments
Law
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Degree Types
LL.M.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
About the Program
The UC Berkeley School of Law offers a broad, three-year curriculum leading to the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Berkeley Law educates students not only for the practice of law but also for all the varied roles lawyers perform in modern society. The law school provides an intellectually challenging course of study that imparts the theoretical and practical skills necessary for effective, creative, and responsible legal counseling and advocacy. To this end, Berkeley Law's curriculum is continually evolving and offers hundreds of courses, including dozens in its top-ranked Intellectual Property, International Law, Social Justice, and Environmental Law programs.
The school is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and is accredited by the American Bar Association. Its graduates are qualified to become applicants for admission to practice in any state of the United States.
Berkeley Law does not require or even recommend a specific pre-law major. To prepare for law school, students should take courses that help them develop written and oral communication skills; increase analytical and problem-solving skills; obtain broad exposure to the humanities and social sciences in order to understand the social context within which legal problems arise; and acquire a general understanding of economics, because many legal problems relate to the economic functioning of society.
In selecting specific courses, consultation with an undergraduate advisor may be desirable. Berkeley Law seeks a student body with a broad set of interests, backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives.
The school also offers programs, mainly for foreign-educated attorneys, that lead to the degree of Master of Laws (LLM) or the degree of Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD).
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Linguistics
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The program emphasizes intellectual breadth and connections integrating many areas of Linguistics, as well as connections with neighboring disciplines.
Faculty expertise in the department spans an unusually diverse range of endeavors. The graduate program accordingly includes a broad range of advanced coursework focusing on analyzing linguistic structure, variation and change, and cognition, using methods including archival research, field methods, experimental and corpus-based analyses, and computational modeling.
The Linguistics department has strong commitments to language documentation and reclamation, theoretical training and research, and the interdisciplinary study of language and cognition. Graduate students in the Linguistics department are eligible to apply to Graduate Designated Emphases, including the Designated Emphasis in Indigenous Language Revitalization, and the Designated Emphasis in Cognitive Science.
The department has an excellent record of placing graduates in professional careers in academia, in private industry (e.g. research and development, technology), and non-profit organizations.
Logic & the Methodology of Science PhD
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Details
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Group in Logic and the Methodology of Science offers an interdisciplinary program of study and research leading to the PhD degree. Students in the program acquire a good understanding of the mathematical theory known as Mathematical Logic, which deals in a rigorous way with such central concepts as truth, definability, provability, and computability. They may then seek to contribute to this theory or to apply it. There are important areas of application in mathematics, philosophy, computer science, and elsewhere.
The program is administered by an interdepartmental group that cooperates closely with the Computer Science Division, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Philosophy.
Master of Advanced Architectural Design MAAD
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Details
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.AAD
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
Room 232, Bauer-Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley
Berkeley CA 94720-1800
Phone
Overview
The department offers an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Architecture (MArch)
The Master of Architecture program is designed to provide students seeking their first accredited professional degree with a comprehensive and challenging education leading to the practice of architecture. Graduate students have the flexibility to choose a variety of paths within a two-to-three-year rigorous program, depending upon previous education and experience. The department makes no restriction as to the field of undergraduate preparation. However, the length of the required residence period, the number of required semester course units, and the specific list of required courses may vary depending upon undergraduate major, professional and other work experience, and previous graduate study, if any. The placement into the program (two year or three year) will be decided by the Master of Architecture Committee upon reviewing the application.
Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD)
STUDIO ONE is a one-year post-professional design studio intended for those who have a professional (Bachelor or Master of Architecture) degree, and who wish to continue to explore current design issues in a stimulating, rigorous, and experimental studio setting. Students who complete the program will receive a non-accredited Master of Advanced Architectural Design degree. The two-semester studio course is at the core of the program and is integrated with required seminars, lectures, and workshops in design theory, history, urbanism, digital applications, and building technology.
Master of Science (MS)
This researched-based, non-professional degree program offers the opportunity for advanced research in specialized areas within the increasingly complex subfields within architecture, preparing students for a range of careers. The degree emphasizes coursework and supervised independent research in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society. The undergraduate degrees of our entering M.S. students are diverse, including architecture, history, engineering, environmental sciences, or a range of other disciplines related to the built environment.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This advanced research-based degree prepares students with outstanding academic records for careers in teaching and scholarship in architecture and its related areas, or in roles in government or private companies and organizations that require specialization and experience in research. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach of both depth and breadth as part of the student's formal coursework and original research. The student defines their specialty (the basis for the dissertation), in one of the following areas of study: Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society.
Master of Advanced Study in Engineering MAS-E
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Details
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Spring, Summer, Fall
Degree Types
M.A.S.E.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
214 Shires Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
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Details
Departments
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Application Deadline
January 7, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Anlytx
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
4141 Etcheverry
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. These programs have been developed to meet the needs of individuals with backgrounds in engineering or the mathematical sciences who wish to enhance their knowledge of the theory, development, and use of quantitative models for design, analysis, risk management, and decision-making. This knowledge applies to complex systems in the industrial, service, or public sectors, including energy systems, supply chains, healthcare systems, and financial systems. Students may concentrate on theoretical studies in preparation for doctoral-level research, or on applications of state-of-the-art techniques to real world problems.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The MEng is a professional, full-time, accelerated professional master's degree program and is currently a lock-step, two-semester degree program. Students learn advanced techniques in IEOR and skills that prepare them to lead teams in developing new engineering solutions: skills in managing complex projects, motivating people, and directing financial and operational matters.
Master of Science (MS)
The MS is a full-time technical master's degree program. Students focus on both the theory of IEOR techniques and the application of those techniques. The MS is a terminal degree, meaning that students enrolled in the MS program do not typically continue further into the IEOR PhD program.
Master of Analytics (MAnalytics)
The 12-month in-person Master of Analytics program trains students in data-driven analytical methods and tools for optimization, statistics, simulation, and risk management with relevant industry context so that the graduates are not only highly skilled in the latest tools and fluent with working with large data sets, but also are able to raise the right questions to develop innovative models and find creative solutions to rapidly changing business and industry challenges, and communicate and implement their solutions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The paramount requirement of a doctoral degree is the successful completion of a thesis on a subject within Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Research areas may include but are not limited to the investigation of the mathematical foundations of and computational methods for optimization or stochastic models, including risk analysis. Research also may be undertaken to develop methodologies for the design, planning, and/or control of systems in a variety of application domains, including supply chains, energy systems, healthcare systems, and financial systems.
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Departments
Chemistry
Application Deadline
January 20, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.B.E.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
301 Gilman Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
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Departments
Molecular & Cell Biology
Application Deadline
January 15, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
M.B.T.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
480 Li Ka Shing
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Master of Biotechnology (MBT) program is an accelerated one-year program offered by the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology. This program is designed to prepare students to enter the exciting field of biotech through a combination of coursework, career development, and a 3-4 month internship.
The MBT program integrates hands-on lab classes that train students to work with cutting edge methodologies used in biotech with courses that strengthen students' knowledge of the biological concepts that underpin those technologies. These courses challenge students to think critically about key questions driving the field, encourage them to identify relevant avenues for further inquiry and devise experiments to investigate them.
Students' scientific training is complemented by career and professional development courses. These courses provide opportunities for students to polish up their resumes, practice interviews, and fine-tune their cover letters, while also introducing them to the breadth of careers and topic areas in biotech.
The MBT program's signature component, a 3-4 month internship, takes place each Spring and allows students to apply what they have learned in their coursework to real-world problems. Not only do students gain valuable research experience but they also gain the opportunity to expand their network and connect with people working in biotech.
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Departments
City & Regional Planning
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.C.P.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The mission of the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service. We aim to design and create cities, infrastructure, and public services that are sustainable, affordable, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
Wisely and successfully intervening in the public realm, whether locally, nationally, or globally, is a challenge. Our urban future is complex and rapidly changing. Resource scarcity and conflict, technological innovation, retrofitting of existing built environments, and social empowerment will alter the ways in which planning has conventionally been carried out.
We believe the planning academy has a special responsibility to always address social justice, equity, and ethics; to teach and research means of public participation, collective decision making, and advocacy; and to focus on reforming institutions, urban governance, policy, and planning practices to make these goals possible.
Master of City Planning (M.C.P.)
The two-year Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program comprises a solid core of knowledge in the field of city and regional planning, including history and theory, planning skills and methods, planning law, and urban economics. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in one to two of the four concentration areas: Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC); Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED); Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Design.
Accreditation
The M.C.P. program at UC Berkeley is one of the oldest accredited planning programs in the country. The Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) last reviewed the M.C.P. program in Fall 2022, and in Spring 2023 issued reaccreditation for five years. For more information about PAB, please visit http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org/.
Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree Program
The M.C.P. degree is an approved field of study within the U.S. government's official STEM fields list. For international students, practical work experience in your field of study, typically after completion of a degree for a maximum of 36 months (12 months of "regular" OPT with a 24-month extension possible). For further details regarding STEM extensions, contact the Berkeley International Office (BIO).
Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning
The Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley provides training in urban and planning theory, advanced research, and the practice of planning. Established in 1968, the program has granted more than 170 doctorates. Alumni of the program have established national and international reputations as planning educators, social science researchers and theorists, policymakers and practitioners. Today the program is served by nearly 20 City and Regional Planning faculty with expertise in community and economic development, transportation planning, urban design, international development, environmental planning, and global urbanism. With close ties to numerous research centers and initiatives, the program encourages its students to develop specializations within the field of urban studies and planning and to expand their intellectual horizons through training in the related fields of architecture, landscape architecture and environmental planning, civil engineering, anthropology, geography, sociology, public policy, public health, and political science.
Master of Climate Solutions MCS
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Details
Application Deadline
January 30, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.C.S.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
101 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
Master of Climate Solutions (MCS)
The Master of Climate Solutions (MCS) at Rausser College offers a focused curriculum tailored to the evolving demands of the job market in climate-related fields. The program is built around teaching students how to accelerate the implementation of solutions that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions or protect against the harms of climate change through adaptation, with an awareness of equity and justice. This 29-unit program provides core knowledge and practical skills needed by professionals to excel in various sectors dealing with climate challenges.
Upon graduation, you will be poised to forge impactful climate solutions in varied contexts. Your potential paths include assisting a company in devising internal incentives to curtail its carbon emissions, crafting a resilient climate adaptation plan for a local government, assisting a transportation company pivot towards cleaner operations, rallying for climate-friendly legislation, or sculpting a business plan that propels a green entrepreneur’s product to market.
Computational Social Science Graduate Group
Master of Computational Social Science MaCSS
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Details
Departments
Computational Social Science Graduate Group
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
M.C.S.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
2121 Allston Way, 2nd Floor
Berkeley CA 94720
Master of Development Engineering
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Details
Application Deadline
February 17, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.DevEng
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
100 Blum Hall, MC 5570
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
Master of Development Engineering
Apply now to join UC Berkeley's new Master of Development Engineering degree!
The three-semester Master of Development Engineering program at UC Berkeley integrates training in engineering with entrepreneurship, design, business, and policy--among others--to support students in creating technological interventions in accordance with the needs and wants of individuals living in complex, low-resource settings.
The program's curriculum enables students to further their expertise in one of the following four predefined areas:
o AI/Data Analytics for Social Impact:
Students take courses on how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data tools and analytics give the social, civic, and international development sectors actionable insights.
o Energy, Water, and the Environment:
Students take courses on core natural resource challenges--water and energy systems and their impact on the environment--and on life cycle assessment, water resource management, agricultural impact, and energy technologies and policies.
o Sustainable Design Innovations:
Students take courses on sustainable design and social entrepreneurship, including principles of green design, the science of sustainability, resilient communities, sustainable economic models, green chemistry, product design, spatial modeling, affordable housing, public transportation, and equitable development.
Students take courses on the rapidly evolving landscape of global healthcare technologies and practices, including biomedical device design, health policy, health impact assessment, and the digital transformation of health care.
o Community- Based Ecosystem Stewardship:
Community-based ecosystem stewardship students take classes in Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, Regenerative Ecology, Health & Food Systems, Community-Based Research, and Equity-Centered Design Thinking to ethically address complex issues around climate change, natural resource governance, and community self-determination.
If a student has interests outside of these areas, it is possible to devise a Self-Designed Concentration in, for example, gender equity, global education, or technology, development and policy.
Find out more about the Master of Development Engineering program here: developmentengineering.berkeley.edu
Requirements
Core courses focused on Development Engineering (18 units over the 3 semesters)
First Fall Semester
DEV ENG C200: Design Evaluate & Scale Development Technologies (3 units): The course provides project-based learning experience in the development of human-centered products, services, or systems. The course teaches the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets of design thinking with a focus on its use in development. The course is focused around the following modules that cover core phases of the design process: observe and notice, frame and reframe, imagine and design, and make and experiment. Students will also learn the theory of change and methods for assessing potential impact of technology interventions. Students will be expected to learn ethnographic interviewing, webs of abstraction, ideation, and basics of both hardware and software prototyping. The course will engage social impact designers from industry as speakers and coaches.
DEV ENG 203: Digital Transformation of Development (3 units) : As technology use proliferates globally, there exists significant potential leverage to further understand and improve the lives and livelihoods of people in low-resource settings. Through a careful reading of recent research and through hands-on analysis of large-scale datasets, this course introduces students to the opportunities and challenges for data-intensive approaches to development. Students should be prepared to dissect, discuss, and replicate academic publications from several fields, including development economics, machine learning, information science, and computational social science. Students also will conduct original statistical and computational analysis of real-world data. They will gain an introduction to sensors as well as tools and methods for spatial modeling and spatial data analysis.
Spring Semester
DEV ENG 202: Critical Systems of Development (3 units) : This course is intended to provide students in the Master of Development Engineering with the necessary background and knowledge to undertake projects and work experience of a global scope. Students will be exposed to a diversity of methodological frameworks, introduced to the skills needed to effectively participate in the sustainable development field (such as systems mapping and landscape analysis), and to understand the history and ethics of global development. Students will be required to complete an annotated bibliography and a systems analysis of a problem of interest.
DEV ENG 204: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (3 units): Social entrepreneurship entails market-oriented approaches to address social problems for sustainable, scalable outcomes. This course will enable students to frame complex problems and devise entrepreneurial approaches for addressing them. Students study the dynamics of societal challenges and the conceptual framework of social innovation and social entrepreneurship from theoretical and practical perspectives. Students also explore technology solutions to address global social problems with a systems thinking approach. Students additionally learn how to develop appropriate business models and implementation strategies for a social venture. Student projects will integrate the development engineering goals of creating technology interventions designed to improve human and economic development in complex low-resource settings. This course is the first of a sequence of two final project courses for candidates of the Master of Development Engineering.
Second (and last) Fall Semester
DEV ENG 205: Development Engineering Applications (3 units): This course is the second of a sequence of two final project courses for candidates of the Master of Development Engineering. Students engage in professionally oriented independent or group projects under the supervision of an advisor. The projects integrate the development engineering goals of creating technology interventions designed to improve human and economic development within complex low-resource settings.
DEV ENG 206: Ethical Reflection and Portfolio Building (2 units): This course is intended to provide students with a forum for reflection on the Summer Internship component of the Master of Development Engineering as well as projects worked on to date. Topics covered by the course will include issues of power and privilege, civic engagement, political/public policy contexts, tensions between tourism vs. travel, and community service vs. engagement. Students will discuss and produce an op-ed on an issue of interest. Students will also develop a portfolio to capture their individual point of view and skill sets developed in the MDevEng.
DEV ENG 290: Perspectives on Development Engineering (1 unit): Development Engineering represents a new interdisciplinary field that integrates engineering, economics, business, natural resource development, and social sciences to develop, implement, and evaluate new technological interventions that address the needs of people living in poverty in developing regions and low-income areas of the United States. This seminar, offered once per year, will feature guest lecturers with insightful perspectives on the emergent field. The DevEng 290 series covers current topics of research interest in development engineering. The course content may vary from semester to semester. All topics will address the development engineering goals of developing technology interventions designed to improve human and economic development within complex, low resource settings.
Elective coursework (18 units total, of which 12 should be in the concentration area)
Two are required each semester in addition to the above core courses. The list of currently approved elective courses can be found here. More information on each course can be found in the Course Catalog.
Summer internship
All students must complete a professional internship during the summer between their first and second years in the MDevEng program. The intention is for students to have an opportunity to connect the theory and practice of development engineering. Students will gain valuable learning experiences through working with non-governmental organizations, government agencies, for-profit companies, and community projects that focus on various dimensions of development engineering.
There is no course credit associated directly with the internship. However, students will receive two units of academic credit through enrollment in DevEng 206: Ethical Reflection and Portfolio Building, a course intended to provide students with a forum for reflection on the Summer Internship in Fall of their final semester.
The internship can be arranged domestically or internationally. The amount of time is flexible depending on the opportunity, but a minimum time expected for the internship is 240 hours
Final capstone project that enables students to work in teams to extend assignments from core courses, their internships, their own initiatives, or social entrepreneurship collaborations
The capstone project is a culmination of the program and will allow you to apply what you have learned, in your coursework and in your internships, towards the design and implementation of a solution to positively impact the life of a specified community. Your capstone project which will drive your theoretical synthesis simultaneously to being a vehicle for a development goal. Throughout the capstone project you will be working as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team offering you an opportunity to demonstrate your capacity to work collaboratively towards bringing projects to fruition within a specific development context.
Each year a portfolio of projects will be offered to students for their capstone. Students are put into teams based on their prioritized choice of projects as well as disciplinary balance to the extent possible. Each student is supervised by two advisors, their MDevEng concentration advisor and their project advisor. Projects are submitted in printed portfolio format and comprehensive oral exam that will highlight the project's achievements as well as the student's roles and individual achievements. Projects are evaluated based on their analytical qualities (e.g. understanding of the problem or an area) as well as their measured impact.
Designated Emphasis in Development Engineering
Through coursework, research mentoring, and professional development, the Designated Emphasis in Development Engineering (DE in DevEng) prepares students to develop, pilot, and evaluate technological interventions designed to improve human and economic development within complex, low-resource settings.
The DE in DevEng is an interdisciplinary training program for UC Berkeley doctoral students from any department whose dissertation research includes topics related to the application of technology to address the needs of people living in poverty. Students from all departments can apply.
With initial support from USAID's Global Development Lab, the program builds upon ongoing research in technological innovations, human-centered design, development economics, remote sensing and monitoring, data science, and impact analysis at UC Berkeley. The program also features a National Science Foundation Traineeship for Digital Transformation of Development, or DToD.
DevEng students are connected to an ecosystem of researchers and practitioners at Berkeley via the Graduate Group in Development Engineering, and also have access to a dynamic global network.
What is a Designated Emphasis? A "Designated Emphasis" (DE) is a campus-wide system that provides doctoral students with certification in specialties outside their home discipline, to be added to their doctorates.
Requirements
The Designated Emphasis in Development Engineering requires five courses (two core courses plus three electives). The course requirements are in addition to, but may overlap with, the Ph.D. course requirements of your home department. All course work for the DE should be taken for a letter grade.
The two core courses are:
DEV ENG C200: Design, Evaluate, and Scale Development Technologies (3 units) : DevEng C200 is co-taught each fall term by one technologist and one social scientist. Students in the DevEng DE must complete this course before their qualifying exams. Professors from the pool of faculty in the Graduate Group in Development Engineering rotate as course instructors. The course is offered for three units credit as DevEng C200, Mech Eng C200 or MBA 290T. Master's students will be permitted to take the core course as space permits and with permission of the instructors. Dev Eng C200 is organized around analysis and application of case studies by multidisciplinary student teams according to three thematic modules.
DEV ENG 210: Development Engineering Research and Practice Seminar (1-2 units) : This course provides DevEng students with a context and community within which their research projects can be refined and developed. The seminar focuses on work-in-progress presentations by students, post doctoral scholars, and faculty within the DIL ecosystem. The research seminar can be taken before or after the qualifying examination, and students can take it more than once.
Students must take their three electives from at least two of the three thematic modules within the Dev Eng program. The three modules are: Project Design, Evaluation Techniques and Methods for Measuring Social Impact, and Technology Development. Of the three electives, only one can be from the student's home department.
Furthermore, all students must apply and be accepted to the Designated Emphasis in Development Engineering at least one semester before their qualifying examination. DevEng C200 must also be taken prior to qualifying exam. At least one faculty member of the Graduate Group in Development Engineering must participate in the qualifying examination committee, and will evaluate the exam from relevant perspectives. When all course work and designated emphasis requirements have been completed, this final report must be submitted to the Graduate Student Affairs Officer in 750 Davis Hall for verification of completion of the designated emphasis at the latest one month prior to your filing the dissertation. Lastly, the dissertation must contain themes relevant to the field of Development Engineering (e.g. technology for economic and social development). More about the DE's requirements can be found here.
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Details
Departments
Business
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Spring
Degree Types
M.F.E.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
S545 Haas School of Business, MC 1900
Berkeley, CA 94720-1900
Phone
Overview
The Berkeley Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) degree offers two options of study: one-year graduate degree option and our part-time degree option (completed over two-years). Both are offered by the Haas School of Business and cover the same curriculum. Students enrolled in the MFE Program learn to combine finance, mathematics, data science and machine learning, and computer programming skills to optimize decision making. They enter careers in areas like portfolio management, trading, data science, quantitative research, and development, as well as strats and modeling among many others.
Graduates of the MFE Program find positions in hedge funds, fintech firms, commercial and investment banking, insurance and reinsurance, corporate treasuries, private equity and asset management. Specializations include asset/liability modeling/optimization, security structuring, derivative valuation, sales and trading, consulting, asset management, research, option-based securities valuation, special hedging, real-option investment analysis, and risk management.
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Details
Departments
Metabolic Biology & Nutrition
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
MNSD
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Student Testimonials
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–Rachel Lam, UC, Berkeley, MNSD Student
“If I could describe the program in 3 words, I would say it is supportive, inspiring, and collaborative. The MNSD program was my top 1 choice when looking for graduate programs. I couldn’t have chosen a better program to complete the requirements to take the CDR exam.
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Institute of Urban & Regional Development
Master of Real Estate Development + Design (MRED+D)
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Details
Departments
Institute of Urban & Regional Development
Application Deadline
February 2, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
MRED+D
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The development of urban real estate is one of the most powerful forces shaping our buildings, cities, and metropolitan regions. From finance to design, the choices we make about what to build, where to build, and how to build influence urban sustainability, equity, and resilience — today and for years to come.
Our rapidly urbanizing world faces major challenges, ranging from climate change to social inequality. We need real estate professionals who have a deep knowledge of how development can bring positive benefits to society and the environment, and who understand the power of design to make cities efficient, livable, distinctive, and valued.
The Nancy and Douglas Abbey Master of Real Estate Development + Design (Abbey MRED+D) is an interdisciplinary degree program that trains real estate practitioners to build sustainable, equitable, and innovative large- and small-scale real estate projects.
The curriculum educates diverse students to accelerate their careers in real estate with a firm foundation in finance, law and construction while centering principles of innovative, sustainable design and social equity, enabling graduates to tackle the built environment’s pressing challenges, such as climate change, rising inequality and the housing shortage. Through cases, experiential learning, studios, industry-leading practitioner faculty and guest-lecturers, and the diverse perspectives, Abbey MRED+D students continuously improve their leadership, management, communication and foundational real estate skills, with a focus on design + urbanism, sustainability + resilience, and equity + inclusion.
Career Services:
The Abbey MRED+D program offers an array of workshops, networking and speaking events, and employer presentations to best prepare our students to obtain real estate development positions after graduation. There are also myriad opportunities to network with industry practitioners–including alumni and Doug Abbey–through career events, guest lectures in class, and MRED+D’s own lecture series. Students’ career journeys are divided into three parts, one per academic term: self-discovery, career discovery, and career placement.
Internships:
Students may obtain part-time internships while completing their degree. They may receive course credit and/or be compensated by the employer.
Real Estate Competitions:
Students compete in myriad case competitions, primarily in the Spring, that allow them to hone their skills, connect with industry practitioners, and produce tangible work product that they can provide during their job searches. Examples of competitions in which our students have participated include, among others:
*Bank of America Low-Income Housing Challenge
*CASE Competition
*Hack-A-House (Ivory Innovations)
*HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition
*Kellogg Real Estate Venture Competition
*NAIOP SF Bay Area Real Estate Challenge, also known as “Golden Shovel” (direct competition between Berkeley and Stanford)
*Real Estate Joint Venture Mock Negotiation
*ULI Gerald Hines Student Competition
*UT Austin National Real Estate Challenge
Clubs and Professional Organizations:
Students take part in the Berkeley Real Estate Club (BREC), which allows real estate graduate students from across campus to come together for speaking events, networking opportunities and case competitions. Membership is drawn primarily from the College of Environmental Design (the Abbey MRED+D’s home school, which also includes architecture, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, and urban design graduate students), Berkeley Law School, the Haas School of Business, and the Goldman School of Public Policy.
The Abbey MRED+D provides students with membership in several professional organizations, such as the Urban Land Institute (ULI), NAIOP (the Commercial Real Estate Development Association), and ICSC (the International Council of Shopping Centers); the cohort attends the ULI Fall Meeting (in Las Vegas for Fall 2024) all together each year. We also offer optional ARGUS training.
Alumni Association:
Berkeley has an extensive network of alumni working in real estate in the Bay Area, nationally, and abroad. Students are encouraged to participate in Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association (BREAA) activities while enrolled and to join BREAA upon graduation. BREAA includes graduates from the College of Environmental Design (including MRED+D), the Haas School of Business, Berkeley Law School, and other Berkeley schools and colleges, and it maintains active chapters in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York City.
Materials Science & Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering 5th-Year MS (For UC Berkeley Students)
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Details
Departments
Materials Science & Engineering
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-1670
Phone
Overview
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (MEng), 5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
In collaboration with other departments in the College of Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering is offering a professional master’s degree. The accelerated program is designed to develop professional engineering leaders in materials science and engineering who are seeking knowledge and leadership experience in MSE.
Prospective students will be engineers, typically with industrial experience, who aspire to substantially advance in their careers and ultimately to lead large, complex organizations, both in the public and private sectors.
You may choose to apply to either the full-time one-year program or part-time program for working professionals. You will be asked to choose which option you will be considered for during the application process. Both options employ the same standards and criteria for admissions.
5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS)
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a five-year combined BS/MS program to our undergraduate student cohort. In this program, the existing four-year undergraduate program (BS) will be augmented with a fifth year of graduate study that provides a professionally-oriented component, preparing students for careers in engineering or engineering management within the business, government, and industrial sectors. This five-year program emphasizes interdisciplinary study through an independent project coupled to coursework.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Students pursuing the PhD may also declare a designated emphasis (DE) in one of the following programs: Communication, Computation, and Statistics; Computational and Genomic Biology; Computational Science and Engineering; Energy Science and Technology; or Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
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Details
Departments
Materials Science & Engineering
Application Deadline
January 14, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Eng
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-1670
Phone
Overview
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (MEng), 5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
In collaboration with other departments in the College of Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering is offering a professional master’s degree. The accelerated program is designed to develop professional engineering leaders in materials science and engineering who are seeking knowledge and leadership experience in MSE.
Prospective students will be engineers, typically with industrial experience, who aspire to substantially advance in their careers and ultimately to lead large, complex organizations, both in the public and private sectors.
You may choose to apply to either the full-time one-year program or part-time program for working professionals. You will be asked to choose which option you will be considered for during the application process. Both options employ the same standards and criteria for admissions.
5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS)
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a five-year combined BS/MS program to our undergraduate student cohort. In this program, the existing four-year undergraduate program (BS) will be augmented with a fifth year of graduate study that provides a professionally-oriented component, preparing students for careers in engineering or engineering management within the business, government, and industrial sectors. This five-year program emphasizes interdisciplinary study through an independent project coupled to coursework.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Students pursuing the PhD may also declare a designated emphasis (DE) in one of the following programs: Communication, Computation, and Statistics; Computational and Genomic Biology; Computational Science and Engineering; Energy Science and Technology; or Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
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Details
Departments
Materials Science & Engineering
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S./Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-1670
Phone
Overview
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (MEng), 5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
In collaboration with other departments in the College of Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering is offering a professional master’s degree. The accelerated program is designed to develop professional engineering leaders in materials science and engineering who are seeking knowledge and leadership experience in MSE.
Prospective students will be engineers, typically with industrial experience, who aspire to substantially advance in their careers and ultimately to lead large, complex organizations, both in the public and private sectors.
You may choose to apply to either the full-time one-year program or part-time program for working professionals. You will be asked to choose which option you will be considered for during the application process. Both options employ the same standards and criteria for admissions.
5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS)
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a five-year combined BS/MS program to our undergraduate student cohort. In this program, the existing four-year undergraduate program (BS) will be augmented with a fifth year of graduate study that provides a professionally-oriented component, preparing students for careers in engineering or engineering management within the business, government, and industrial sectors. This five-year program emphasizes interdisciplinary study through an independent project coupled to coursework.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Students pursuing the PhD may also declare a designated emphasis (DE) in one of the following programs: Communication, Computation, and Statistics; Computational and Genomic Biology; Computational Science and Engineering; Energy Science and Technology; or Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
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Details
Departments
Materials Science & Engineering
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-1670
Phone
Overview
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (MEng), 5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master of Engineering (MEng)
In collaboration with other departments in the College of Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering is offering a professional master’s degree. The accelerated program is designed to develop professional engineering leaders in materials science and engineering who are seeking knowledge and leadership experience in MSE.
Prospective students will be engineers, typically with industrial experience, who aspire to substantially advance in their careers and ultimately to lead large, complex organizations, both in the public and private sectors.
You may choose to apply to either the full-time one-year program or part-time program for working professionals. You will be asked to choose which option you will be considered for during the application process. Both options employ the same standards and criteria for admissions.
5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS)
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a five-year combined BS/MS program to our undergraduate student cohort. In this program, the existing four-year undergraduate program (BS) will be augmented with a fifth year of graduate study that provides a professionally-oriented component, preparing students for careers in engineering or engineering management within the business, government, and industrial sectors. This five-year program emphasizes interdisciplinary study through an independent project coupled to coursework.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Students pursuing the PhD may also declare a designated emphasis (DE) in one of the following programs: Communication, Computation, and Statistics; Computational and Genomic Biology; Computational Science and Engineering; Energy Science and Technology; or Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
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Details
Departments
Mathematics
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Spring, Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
970 Evans
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The Department of Mathematics offers both a PhD program in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Students are admitted for specific degree programs: the PhD in Mathematics or PhD in Applied Mathematics. Requirements for the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics PhDs differ only in minor respects, and no distinction is made between the two in day-to-day matters. Graduate students typically take 5-6 years to complete the doctorate.
Continuing students wishing to transfer from one program to another should consult the graduate advisor in 910 Evans Hall. Transfers between the two PhD programs are fairly routine, but must be done prior to taking the qualifying examination. It is a formal policy of the department that an applicant to the PhD program who has previous graduate work in mathematics must present very strong evidence of capability for mathematical research.
Students seeking to transfer to the department's PhD programs from other campus programs, including the Group in Logic and the Methodology of Science, must formally apply and should consult the Vice Chair for Graduate Studies.
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Details
Departments
Mathematics
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes (Subject)
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Mathematics offers both a PhD program in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Students are admitted for specific degree programs: the PhD in Mathematics or PhD in Applied Mathematics. Requirements for the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics PhDs differ only in minor respects, and no distinction is made between the two in day-to-day matters. Graduate students typically take 5-6 years to complete the doctorate.
Continuing students wishing to transfer from one program to another should consult the graduate advisor in 910 Evans Hall. Transfers between the two PhD programs are fairly routine, but must be done prior to taking the qualifying examination. It is a formal policy of the department that an applicant to the PhD program who has previous graduate work in mathematics must present very strong evidence of capability for mathematical research.
Students seeking to transfer to the department's PhD programs from other campus programs, including the Group in Logic and the Methodology of Science, must formally apply and should consult the Vice Chair for Graduate Studies.
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Details
Departments
Business
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.B.A.
GRE Requirements
See program website
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley MBA for Executives Program is a unique learning experience because of how -- not simply what -- you learn. You will integrate your intellectual talents and industry experience and apply your classroom and experiential learning to actual business situations in unprecedented ways. Although the program is competitive and challenging (it offers the same rigorous degree as our Full Time and Evening & Weekend MBA programs) it is also intensely collaborative, making the often repeated statement that you learn as much from your peers as from your professors more than a truism.
Our Executive MBA program focuses on applying knowledge and skills to challenges that leaders face in today's workplace. As an accomplished professional seeking a highly relevant learning experience, you will find that your studies and classroom discussions have a direct bearing on choices you are making for your organization.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering 5th-Year MS (For UC Berkeley Students)
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Details
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
6141 Etcheverry Hall, MC 1740
Berkeley, CA 94720-1740
Phone
Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (M.Eng), the Master of Science (M.S.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
This accelerated Masters of Engineering Program has been designed in collaboration with several other departments in the College of Engineering for the purpose of developing professional leaders who understand the technical, environmental, economic, and social issues involved in Mechanical Engineering. It is supported by the College of Engineering's Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership. For more information about this interdisciplinary program, please see the Fung Institute Website.
There are full-time and part-time options for pursuing this program.
Master of Science (M.S.)
The MS degree can be earned only in conjunction with a Ph.D. (for the MS/PhD option) as application for the terminal M.S. is currently paused. Degrees are granted after completion of a program of study that emphasizes the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in engineering, math, and the sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for the analysis of problems.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
This degree can be completed in conjunction with a master of science degree or alone. Degrees are granted after completion of programs of study that emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for the analysis of problems.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Application Deadline
January 14, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Eng
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
6141 Etcheverry Hall, MC 1740
Berkeley, CA 94720-1740
Phone
Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (M.Eng), the Master of Science (M.S.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
This accelerated Masters of Engineering Program has been designed in collaboration with several other departments in the College of Engineering for the purpose of developing professional leaders who understand the technical, environmental, economic, and social issues involved in Mechanical Engineering. It is supported by the College of Engineering’s Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership. For more information about this interdisciplinary program, please see the Fung Institute Website.
There are full-time and part-time options for pursuing this program.
Master of Science (M.S.)
The MS degree can be earned only in conjunction with a Ph.D. (for the MS/PhD option) as application for the terminal M.S. is currently paused. Degrees are granted after completion of a program of study that emphasizes the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in engineering, math, and the sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for the analysis of problems.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
This degree can be completed in conjunction with a master of science degree or alone. Degrees are granted after completion of programs of study that emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for the analysis of problems.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Application Deadline
December 3, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S./Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
6141 Etcheverry Hall, MC 1740
Berkeley, CA 94720-1740
Phone
Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (M.Eng), the Master of Science (M.S.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
This accelerated Masters of Engineering Program has been designed in collaboration with several other departments in the College of Engineering for the purpose of developing professional leaders who understand the technical, environmental, economic, and social issues involved in Mechanical Engineering. It is supported by the College of Engineering's Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership. For more information about this interdisciplinary program, please see the Fung Institute Website.
There are full-time and part-time options for pursuing this program.
Master of Science (M.S.)
The MS degree can be earned only in conjunction with a Ph.D. (for the MS/PhD option) as application for the terminal M.S. is currently paused. Degrees are granted after completion of a program of study that emphasizes the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in engineering, math, and the sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for the analysis of problems.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
This degree can be completed in conjunction with a master of science degree or alone. Degrees are granted after completion of programs of study that emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for the analysis of problems.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Application Deadline
December 3, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
6141 Etcheverry Hall, MC 1740
Berkeley, CA 94720-1740
Phone
Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (M.Eng), the Master of Science (M.S.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
This accelerated Masters of Engineering Program has been designed in collaboration with several other departments in the College of Engineering for the purpose of developing professional leaders who understand the technical, environmental, economic, and social issues involved in Mechanical Engineering. It is supported by the College of Engineering's Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership. For more information about this interdisciplinary program, please see the Fung Institute Website.
There are full-time and part-time options for pursuing this program.
Master of Science (M.S.)
The MS degree can be earned only in conjunction with a Ph.D. (for the MS/PhD option) as application for the terminal M.S. is currently paused. Degrees are granted after completion of a program of study that emphasizes the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in engineering, math, and the sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for the analysis of problems.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
This degree can be completed in conjunction with a master of science degree or alone. Degrees are granted after completion of programs of study that emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for the analysis of problems.
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Departments
Anthropology
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Jt. Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
232 Anthropology and Art Practice Building, MC 3710
Berkeley, CA 94720-3710
Phone
Overview
The Department of Anthropology offers a PhD in Anthropology, with concentrations in Sociocultural Anthropology, Archaeology, or Biological Anthropology. The PhD in Anthropology is concerned with diverse analytic and substantive problems in the contemporary world and includes research sites across globally. For example, the PhD in Anthropology might focus on issues of political economy and finance; the dynamics of race, gender, and sexuality; psychological and medical anthropology; the study of religion and secularism; genomics and the anthropology of science and reason; folklore theory; linguistic anthropology; long term human-environment relations; cultural politics of food, energy, and space; aging and the life course; historic archaeology, archaeology of the contemporary; bioarchaeology, biocultural approaches in human biology; human evolution, cultural politics of identity, space, and the body; agrarian micropolitics; or urban anthropology.
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Departments
Metabolic Biology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Metabolic Biology Graduate Program offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees, providing a comprehensive pathway for students passionate about advancing their knowledge in this dynamic field. The unique inter-campus program combines the expertise of faculty from UCB (University of California, Berkeley) and UCSF (University of California, San Francisco), offering interdisciplinary training in metabolic regulation, nutrient functions, and metabolic disorders.
- Research Focus: The program allows students to explore a diverse range of research topics, including nutritional and hormonal regulation of metabolic homeostasis, lipid droplet physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, neuronal control of feeding behaviors, cancer metabolism, and more. The faculty engages in translational research, driving drug discovery and the development of therapeutic and diagnostic approaches against metabolic diseases.
- Program Tracks:
- Interdisciplinary Environment: The program fosters close interaction between students and faculty from various graduate groups, such as Molecular Toxicology, Endocrinology, Comparative Biochemistry, and Chemistry. It encourages collaboration and exploration across diverse fields within metabolic biology.
- Career Opportunities: Graduates of the Metabolic Biology program are well-equipped for careers in academia, government, and industry, with the skills and knowledge to address pressing challenges in metabolic health. The goal is to provide a strong, interdisciplinary research program that mentors the next generation of leading scientists, producing significant advances in knowledge.
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Departments
Metabolic Biology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Metabolic Biology Graduate Program offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees, providing a comprehensive pathway for students passionate about advancing their knowledge in this dynamic field. The unique inter-campus program combines the expertise of faculty from UCB (University of California, Berkeley) and UCSF (University of California, San Francisco), offering interdisciplinary training in metabolic regulation, nutrient functions, and metabolic disorders.
- Research Focus: The program allows students to explore a diverse range of research topics, including nutritional and hormonal regulation of metabolic homeostasis, lipid droplet physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, neuronal control of feeding behaviors, cancer metabolism, and more. The faculty engages in translational research, driving drug discovery and the development of therapeutic and diagnostic approaches against metabolic diseases.
- Program Tracks:
- Interdisciplinary Environment: The program fosters close interaction between students and faculty from various graduate groups, such as Molecular Toxicology, Endocrinology, Comparative Biochemistry, and Chemistry. It encourages collaboration and exploration across diverse fields within metabolic biology.
- Career Opportunities: Graduates of the Metabolic Biology program are well-equipped for careers in academia, government, and industry, with the skills and knowledge to address pressing challenges in metabolic health. The goal is to provide a strong, interdisciplinary research program that mentors the next generation of leading scientists, producing significant advances in knowledge.
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Departments
Microbiology Graduate Group
Application Deadline
November 17, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Graduate Group in Microbiology is composed of faculty from diverse departments, colleges, and schools (Plant and Microbial Biology; Molecular and Cell Biology; Public Health; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Environmental Science, Policy, and Management; Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology; Optometry; Integrative Biology). It is administered by the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology. The group awards the PhD degree in Microbiology. Students in the group have access to diverse disciplines through an integrated program of study that allows each student to pursue specialized interests. Students gain a breadth of understanding of microbiology from the molecular to the cellular levels of organization, as well as the interactions of microbes -- beneficial and pathogenic -- with other organisms.
Faculty in the Graduate Group in Microbiology have research interests in four broad areas: ecology and evolution, genetics and development, physiology and biochemistry, and host-microbe interactions. The research of many faculty spans more than one of these categories. In addition, the research goals vary from addressing fundamental questions in biology to applied studies in the control or use of microbes. Some faculty conduct research on both fundamental and applied topics.
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Departments
Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
250 Social Sciences Building, MC 1940
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
Overview
Graduate programs leading to the PhD degree are offered in Arabic and Persian Languages and Literatures; Middle Eastern Art and Archaeology; Cuneiform; Ancient Iranian Studies; Egyptology; and Islamic Studies. Degree requirements should be completed according to the University's normative time standards. Normative time for an advanced degree in the department is seven years for the MA plus PhD, and five years for those entering with an MA. Students are urged to complete the MA requirements in two years, and the PhD requirements in an additional five years.
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Departments
Molecular & Cell Biology
Application Deadline
November 19, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology offers a program of graduate study leading to the PhD in molecular and cell biology. This program provides advanced training in the research methods and concepts of the study of the molecular structures and processes of cellular life. The training is intellectually focused, but at the same time offers an unusually wide range of opportunities for varied disciplinary specialization.
The teaching and research activities of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) concern the molecular structures and processes of cellular life and their roles in the function, reproduction, and development of living organisms.
This agenda covers a broad range of specialized disciplines, including biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, tumor biology, microbiology, immunology, molecular medicine, and neurobiology.
The types of living organisms from which the departmental faculty draws its working materials are as diverse as its disciplinary specializations, ranging from viruses and microbes through plants, roundworms, annelids, arthropods, and mollusks to fish, amphibia, and mammals.
The faculty is organized into five divisions: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology; Cell Biology, Development, and Physiology; Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development; Immunology and Molecular Medicine; and Molecular Therapeutics.
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Departments
Chemistry
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer, Fall
Degree Types
M.S.S.E.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
UC Berkeley’s Master of Molecular Science Engineering (MSSE) is an online professional master’s program focused on teaching scientists and engineers to use computation and machine learning to solve real-world problems in the molecular sciences and beyond. The program is designed for students with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, biology, math, engineering, and computer science, or from other science disciplines who want to learn computational science, data science, machine learning, and software engineering.
The MSSE’s curriculum teaches computational molecular science with a focus on advanced machine learning, complex mathematical modeling and simulations, software engineering, and high-performance computing. MSSE prepares graduates for roles such as software engineer, data scientist, machine learning engineer, and research scientist in a wide range of science-based industries including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, material science, energy, and agriculture.
The online degree program can be taken either full-time or part-time. Full-time students can finish the degree in 9 months, and part-time students can finish the degree in 2+ years.
The Berkeley MSSE degree prepares students for careers in computational science, data science, machine learning, and software engineering. The program is designed to train students with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, biology, computer science, or from other physical science disciplines. MSSE provides students with the tools and software engineering practices, as well as leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills needed to create or lead science- or engineering-based enterprises.
While the MSSE degree focuses on the molecular sciences, the skills it provides are suitable for any student pursuing careers both in science and or non-science-based industries that require advanced machine learning, complex mathematical modeling and simulations, software engineering, or high-performance computing.
Careers that the MSSE graduates will be prepared for include:
- Computational Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Computational Chemist
- Computational Biologist
- AI Engineer
- Bioinformatics Engineer
- Quantum Computing Engineer
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Departments
Music
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Music at Berkeley is one of the oldest and most prominent in the country, bringing together a renowned group of composers, scholars, and performers. The graduate program is ranked among the top in the nation. The department offers the MA/PhD and the PhD degrees (for those who have previously completed the master’s degree) in composition and scholarship, the latter with options in musicology and in ethnomusicology. The Music Department does not offer a terminal MA degree. The program provides graduate students with a solid mastery of their discipline while cultivating a sense of intellectual and creative independence. Students are free to explore related fields of study both within the music program itself and in the larger university. Graduates of the Music Department play prominent roles in distinguished musical institutions across the nation and abroad.
Students are supported by both fellowships and teaching opportunities. A typical funding package consists of tuition plus an income of at least $34,000 per year guaranteed for five years (MA/PhD) or four years (PhD). A final year of financial support at similar levels is available through the Doctoral Completion Fellowship offered through the Graduate Division. Additional support for research travel is available by application.
Concentration Areas
Composition
Students in composition are encouraged to create music that is personal both in style and content while building a firm technical foundation. Composition is taught through seminars and independent studies by all composers on the faculty. Opportunities exist for public performances of student compositions, including chamber, vocal, and orchestral works. Facilities are available for work in electronic and computer music.
Ethnomusicology
Students in ethnomusicology prepare for ethnographic research, through the study of cultural theory and methodology from various disciplines. Each student’s program is individually designed in consultation with an adviser, including opportunities for drawing on Berkeley’s considerable resources in related disciplines and area studies.
Musicology
Students in the musicology program gain skills for historical research while developing a sense of critical inquiry and intellectual independence. The MA program introduces students to musicological methods and techniques and at the same time seeks to broaden their horizons through a variety of courses, including analysis and ethnomusicology. The PhD involves more detailed work in research seminars and special studies. Dissertation topics at Berkeley have run the gamut of scholarly approaches and subjects, from source studies to theoretical or critical works, and from early medieval chant to the music of the present day.
The Master of Arts Degree
The period of study in all areas of specialization is from three to (more typically) four semesters ending with the MA comprehensive examination. The general course requirement for the MA is 24 units, at least 12 of which must be in the graduate series in music.
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Since the PhD degree is awarded for original, creative achievement, not for the mere completion of a course of study, course and unit requirements are not rigidly prescribed. There is an academic residence requirement of two years. The amount of time needed to complete the PhD varies considerably from one student to another, but students are encouraged to proceed as fast as they can and as the nature of their doctoral project allows. It is expected that the typical student (having obtained an MA degree) will have pursued sufficient course work, fulfilled all the supplementary requirements, and taken the qualifying examination, advanced to candidacy, and completed a prospectus for the doctoral project by the end of two years. After this time the only requirement is that the student satisfactorily completes the doctoral project.
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Departments
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Application Deadline
November 21, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
1 Barker Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-3990
Overview
The Neuroscience PhD Program at UC Berkeley is a unique, diverse PhD training program that offers intensive, integrated training in multiple areas of neuroscience research.
The program includes approximately 65 training faculty from different campus departments, with expertise ranging from molecular and cellular neuroscience to systems and computational neuroscience to human cognitive neuroscience.
We provide a highly interdisciplinary, intellectually dynamic training environment of coursework, research training, professional development, and mentoring, within a strong research program that produces fundamental advances in knowledge and novel techniques.
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Departments
Nuclear Engineering
Application Deadline
January 14, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.Eng
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the Master of Engineering (MEng), and the Public Policy (MPP)/Nuclear Engineering (MS) Concurrent Degree Program.
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Departments
Nuclear Engineering
Application Deadline
December 8, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the Master of Engineering (MEng), and the Public Policy (MPP)/Nuclear Engineering (MS) Concurrent Degree Program.
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Departments
Optometry
Application Deadline
April 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Certificate / Credential
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Certificate-OPT
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
Optometrists provide primary eye and vision care, including comprehensive eye examinations and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of most eye conditions and diseases. To prepare you as a professional capable of meeting this broad scope of responsibilities, the curriculum at Berkeley Optometry is designed to provide first-rate clinical training as well as instruction in the science of vision.
Our world-class faculty offer comprehensive clinical training enhanced by cutting-edge education in vision science. They will prepare you to meet the challenges of optometry's expanding role primary care. You will acquire knowledge in the fundamental basis of disease and clinical sciences through a collection of courses in areas relevant to optometry, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, perception, systemics, genetics, evidence based optometry, epidemiology of eye disorders, public health, and state-of-the-art clinical technology. You will also have training in all clinical areas, including primary care and specialties such as binocular and sensory motor disorders, contact lenses, dry eye, low vision, ocular disease, geriatrics, pediatrics, sports vision, vision rehabilitation, and refractive surgery.
The Clinics
Berkeley Optometry operates its teaching clinics on a twelve-month basis. Our students have progressively more clinical training and responsibility as they advance through the four-year degree program. Third-year students spend approximately half their time in clinic, while fourth-year students spend virtually all their time in clinic.
One key element in the Berkeley Optometry program is the provision of in-depth clinical experience in a variety of settings. Our intensive-training clinics (On-Campus Clinics, Off-Campus Externship Clinics, and Community Outreach Clinics) offer services to populations associated with our Berkeley Optometry clinics or affiliated clinics around the country and the world.
The Meredith Morgan Eye Center provides comprehensive eye care to members of the Berkeley campus and the local community. There are more than 80,000 patient visits each year for which our faculty and students provide a full range of services from primary eye care to the diagnosis and management of vision problems caused by diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetes. All students also participate in external clinical rotations. At the end of the four-year OD Program, each student will have, on average, examined 2,500 patients.
The Curriculum
Berkeley Optometry makes a major contribution to the field of health care by training skilled practitioners through a curriculum that is continuously updated to reflect the latest in research and clinical training. We are dedicated to keeping pace with the expanding field of optometry and the profession's move toward a more extensive and integrated health science model of primary care.
As you look through the course descriptions in our curriculum, you will see the depth and range of study and training offered by our Optometry program. One exciting and effective approach is introducing our students to clinical education from the first day.
For example, OPTOM 200A (Clinical Examination of the Visual System; fall semester) is taught in the first semester of the program when you will learn how to take case histories, perform preliminary examinations of the eye, and measure refractive error. By the spring of your first year, OPTOM 200B (Clinical Examination of the Visual System; spring semester) will introduce you to advanced examination techniques. These clinical procedures will be complemented by course work in biology, optics, and pharmacology. We have found that this early introduction to the clinical examination, combined with basic science courses, makes the learning of optometry interesting and relevant. Please look at our curriculum and see for yourself how we integrate clinical and basic science from the beginning.
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Departments
Optometry
Application Deadline
December 5, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
O.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Optometrists provide primary eye and vision care, including comprehensive eye examinations and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of most eye conditions and diseases. To prepare you as a professional capable of meeting this broad scope of responsibilities, the curriculum at Berkeley Optometry is designed to provide first-rate clinical training as well as instruction in the science of vision.
Our world-class faculty offer comprehensive clinical training enhanced by cutting-edge education in vision science. They will prepare you to meet the challenges of optometry's expanding role primary care. You will acquire knowledge in the fundamental basis of disease and clinical sciences through a collection of courses in areas relevant to optometry, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, perception, systemics, genetics, evidence based optometry, epidemiology of eye disorders, public health, and state-of-the-art clinical technology. You will also have training in all clinical areas, including primary care and specialties such as binocular and sensory motor disorders, contact lenses, dry eye, low vision, ocular disease, geriatrics, pediatrics, sports vision, vision rehabilitation, and refractive surgery.
The Clinics
Berkeley Optometry operates its teaching clinics on a twelve-month basis. Our students have progressively more clinical training and responsibility as they advance through the four-year degree program. Third-year students spend approximately half their time in clinic, while fourth-year students spend virtually all their time in clinic.
One key element in the Berkeley Optometry program is the provision of in-depth clinical experience in a variety of settings. Our intensive-training clinics (On-Campus Clinics, Off-Campus Externship Clinics, and Community Outreach Clinics) offer services to populations associated with our Berkeley Optometry clinics or affiliated clinics around the country and the world.
The Meredith Morgan Eye Center provides comprehensive eye care to members of the Berkeley campus and the local community. There are more than 80,000 patient visits each year for which our faculty and students provide a full range of services from primary eye care to the diagnosis and management of vision problems caused by diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetes. All students also participate in external clinical rotations. At the end of the four-year OD Program, each student will have, on average, examined 2,500 patients.
The Curriculum
Berkeley Optometry makes a major contribution to the field of health care by training skilled practitioners through a curriculum that is continuously updated to reflect the latest in research and clinical training. We are dedicated to keeping pace with the expanding field of optometry and the profession's move toward a more extensive and integrated health science model of primary care.
As you look through the course descriptions in our curriculum, you will see the depth and range of study and training offered by our Optometry program. One exciting and effective approach is introducing our students to clinical education from the first day.
For example, OPTOM 200A (Clinical Examination of the Visual System; fall semester) is taught in the first semester of the program when you will learn how to take case histories, perform preliminary examinations of the eye, and measure refractive error. By the spring of your first year, OPTOM 200B (Clinical Examination of the Visual System; spring semester) will introduce you to advanced examination techniques. These clinical procedures will be complemented by course work in biology, optics, and pharmacology. We have found that this early introduction to the clinical examination, combined with basic science courses, makes the learning of optometry interesting and relevant. Please look at our curriculum and see for yourself how we integrate clinical and basic science from the beginning.
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Performance Studies Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
15 Dwinelle Hall, MC 2560
Berkeley, CA 94720-2560
Phone
Overview
The Graduate Group in Performance Studies at UC Berkeley provides an interdisciplinary and individually crafted curriculum directed at advanced studies in the literatures, performances, cultural contexts, and theories of performance throughout the world. Based in the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, the PhD program in Performance Studies takes advantage of Berkeley's distinguished history in the field of drama and theater studies and opens out to a wider interrogation of the disciplines and methodologies of performance studies. The program is administered by the Graduate Group in Performance Studies, comprised of faculty from a wide range of related departments. Students in the Performance Studies PhD program conduct research in a diverse array of interdisciplinary methodologies, on projects spanning the fields of theater, dance, and performance studies.
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Philosophy
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
314 Philosophy Hall, MC 2390
Berkeley, CA 94720-2390
Phone
Overview
The Graduate Program in Philosophy at Berkeley offers a first-rate faculty, a stimulating and friendly community of graduate students, and the resources of one of the world's finest research universities.
Two features distinguish our profile from that of other leading graduate programs in philosophy:
- The department has strengths in all the main areas of philosophy, including epistemology, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophy of language, logic, ethics, the history of philosophy, and philosophy of science. We aim at diversity and breadth of coverage, rather than concentration on one or two areas of philosophical activity.
- Second, the program at Berkeley is structured to give students a high degree of independence in tailoring their studies to their interests.
Those wishing to pursue graduate studies in philosophy can choose among several routes to a PhD at Berkeley:
- The Philosophy Department's graduate program leads to a PhD in Philosophy.
- Students with strong interests in Ancient Philosophy may want to take advantage of a special ancient concentration within the philosophy program.
- Students with strong interests in the History and Philosophy of Science may want to explore the special HPS concentration within the philosophy program.
- Students with strong interests in formal logic may pursue them in the Philosophy Department, in the Mathematics Department, or in Berkeley's interdisciplinary program leading to a PhD in Logic and the Methodology of Science, to which the Philosophy Department has close ties.
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Departments
Physics
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
366 Physics North, MC 7300
Berkeley, CA 94720-7300
Phone
Overview
Graduate work leading to the PhD degree is offered in the Department of Physics. Students may petition for an MA degree on their way to a PhD. Please note that the department will not consider applications from students who intend to work toward the MA degree only. In certain cases, students may petition for a terminal MA degree. Research is a major part of the PhD program, and research opportunities exist across the full spectrum of theoretical and experimental physics, including astrophysics and cosmology; atomic, molecular and optical physics; biophysics; condensed matter; elementary particles and fields; fusion and plasma; low-temperature physics; mathematical physics; nuclear physics; quantum information; space physics; and statistical mechanics.
At the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, extensive opportunities exist for research in astrophysics, elementary particle and nuclear physics, condensed matter physics and materials science, and plasma and nuclear physics. Space physics, interplanetary studies, solar plasma research, physics of the upper atmosphere, and cosmological problems are pursued both in the Physics Department and at the Space Sciences Laboratory.
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Plant & Microbial Biology
Application Deadline
November 17, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Graduate Program in Plant Biology is designed to train students in modern research areas of plant biology. Students' courses of study are designed individually, in light of their interests and career goals. The graduate program features an introductory seminar (Faculty Research Review), six five-week core course modules, and additional special topic courses and seminars in areas of faculty specialties. The department has research expertise in the following areas: molecular, cellular, genetic, biochemical, physiological, developmental, and structural biology, and plant-microbe interactions. The core courses cover plant developmental genetics, genomics and computational biology, plant diversity and evolution, plant cell biology, plant biochemistry, and plant systems biology.
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Departments
Political Science
Application Deadline
December 5, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Overview
The Charles and Louise Travers Department of Political Science at UC Berkeley welcomes students interested in pursuing graduate study and research leading to the Ph.D. in political science. Graduate students may specialize in one of six principal subfields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Models and Politics, and Methodology. In addition, the Department’s faculty and graduate students work with over twenty interdisciplinary research institutes and centers around campus.
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Departments
Psychology
Application Deadline
November 17, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way, 3rd Floor
Berkeley, CA 94720-1650
Phone
Overview
Psychology as a scientific discipline aims to describe, understand, and predict the behavior of living organisms. In doing so, psychology embraces the many factors that influence behavior--from sensory experience to complex cognition, from the role of genetics to that of social and cultural environments, from the processes that explain behavior in early childhood to those that operate in older ages, and from typical development to pathological conditions. The Department of Psychology at Berkeley reflects the diversity of our discipline's mission covering six key areas of research: Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience; Clinical Science; Cognition; Cognitive Neuroscience; Developmental, and Social-Personality Psychology. Our program learning goals focus on honing methodological, statistical and critical thinking skills relevant to all areas of Psychology research, enabling students with sufficient breadth to retain perspective in the field of psychology and sufficient depth to permit successful independent and significant research.
- The major academic objectives of the PhD program are for students to:
- Develop an understanding of the different theoretical and empirical frameworks that have defined and shaped the field
- Develop an understanding of the central questions and issues in contemporary psychology
- Develop expertise in one or more relevant research methodologies
- Build expertise in formulating testable hypotheses and designing appropriate studies
- Hone ability to critically evaluate scientific research
- Develop expertise in statistics and advanced data analytic approaches
- Develop an awareness of the importance of science to humanity while recognizing its limits (i.e., some scientific knowledge is culture-specific and may not be applicable to the human condition universally)
- Develop competence as a teacher of undergraduates and mentor to graduate students
Students select one of the following concentrations:
Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience: The Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience area encompasses faculty and students united by a common interest in the neurobiological/physiological bases of behavior, including but not limited to circadian and seasonal rhythms, decision-making, sex differentiation and behavior, energy balance, birdsong and animal communication, animal spatial orientation and navigation, gene-environment interactions, selective attention and visual perception, social behavior, attachment, developmental processes, physiological substrates of emotion and stress, and motivation. The methodologies currently employed by faculty and students cover the entire spectrum from the behavioral study of animals and humans to computational, cellular, molecular and neuroimaging analyses.
Clinical Science: Graduate students in Clinical Science combine rigorous research with hands-on clinical experience. In addition, students take courses that cover general areas of psychological science as well as more specialized areas based on a student's interests. Most students will spend four to six years in residence at Berkeley plus one year at a Clinical Internship site, at or near the completion of the dissertation. Degrees are awarded after completion of the internship, even if the dissertation is completed earlier. The faculty advisor/mentor plays an important role in a student's training. At the beginning of Year 1, each student is matched with a faculty advisor, usually one of the core Clinical Science Program Faculty, who supervises the student's research. In subsequent years, the student is free to continue working with that person or to seek a new research advisor. In addition to research supervision, the advisor works with the student in planning a program that fits that student's interests, while at the same time meeting program requirements. If a student is conducting research under the supervision of someone other than a core Clinical Science Program Faculty member (e.g., a faculty member in another area of the Psychology Department), then a core Clinical Science Program Faculty member is assigned to advise that student in matters related program requirements.
Cognition: The Cognition Program brings together faculty and students engaged in behavioral and computational investigations of fundamental cognitive processes, including learning, memory, categorization, reasoning, language, and perception. Our interdisciplinary approach borrows methods and insights from the cognitive sciences and other areas within the department.
Cognitive Neuroscience: Programs in Cognitive Neuroscience focus on neuroimaging and neuropsychological approaches to human behavior. Functional neuroimaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and intracranial EEG (iEEG) are used to study the neural bases of human behavior. Neuropsychological methods assess varieties of psychological dysfunction associated with brain damage or disease. Areas of specialty within this track include Sensory and Perceptual Processes, Attention and Working Memory, Learning and Memory, Emotion, and Motor Control.
Developmental: Our research goal is to understand how the organism and its capabilities develop throughout the lifespan. Our interdisciplinary approach is multi-species, multi-system, and multidisciplinary in nature. We study change over time in cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and neural processes. Our explanations include both neural accounts of the plasticity that is observed in the developing brain and other systems, and computational and psychological accounts of development. The bi-directionality of these processes is emphasized, with the organism's genetically program development being influenced by its physical and social environments and in turn influencing those environments. Thus, our research is situated at the interface between the fields of developmental psychology, computational modeling, psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, cultural psychology, and clinical psychology. Our research examines numerous areas of development, plasticity, and change including sensory processes, cognitive capacities, language, reasoning, everyday knowledge of the world, emotions, and social relationships. We examine both typical and atypical development, each providing rich insights for better understanding the other and suggesting new approaches for effective treatments and preventive interventions.
Social-Personality Psychology: The social-personality program is devoted to training graduate students for careers in research and teaching. The program faculty and several affiliates conduct research and provide intensive training in six core areas of the field: (1) Self and identity; (2) Social cognition; (3) Emotion, emotion regulation, and affective neuroscience; (4) Personality processes and adult development; (5) Interpersonal, intergroup, and intercultural processes; and (6) Power, hierarchy, and social class. In addition to training in these core areas, the program encourages graduate students to develop their own research interests and build an independent research program. The program is characterized by considerable breadth and diversity. It provides students with special research opportunities, such as access to unique longitudinal databases, multi-method approaches (self-report, observational, archival, life-data, physiological), and biological perspectives on social behavior (e.g., evolutionary, neuroimaging).
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Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
April 1, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
M.P.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Health
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.J., M.P.H.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
121 NorthGate Hall
Berkeley, CA 94708
Phone
Overview
The School of Public Health offers two professional degrees, the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The School of Public Health also offers academic degrees in Biostatistics (MA, PhD), Environmental Health Sciences (MS, PhD), Epidemiology (MS, PhD), Health and Medical Sciences (MS), Health Policy (PhD), and Infectious Diseases & Immunity (PhD).
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The program of study leading to the professional MPH degree is based on a series of foundation courses. In addition, MPH students concentrate in one of the following areas: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology (11-month), Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Health and Social Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Global Health and Environment, Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Interdisciplinary, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and Public Health Nutrition.
The MPH degree is available in a residential program on campus or through an On-Campus/Online MPH program. The hybrid program requires two accelerated on-campus sessions, while all remaining coursework is completed online.
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) curriculum is based on a comprehensive body of knowledge in the field of public health and its related disciplines, and the investigation of significant problems in public health practice.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Health
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Dr.P.H.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The School of Public Health offers two professional degrees, the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The School of Public Health also offers academic degrees in Biostatistics (MA, PhD), Environmental Health Sciences (MS, PhD), Epidemiology (MS, PhD), Health and Medical Sciences (MS), Health Policy (PhD), and Infectious Diseases & Immunity (PhD).
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The program of study leading to the professional MPH degree is based on a series of foundation courses. In addition, MPH students concentrate in one of the following areas: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology (11-month), Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Health and Social Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Global Health and Environment, Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Interdisciplinary, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and Public Health Nutrition.
The MPH degree is available in a residential program on campus or through an On-Campus/Online MPH program. The hybrid program requires two accelerated on-campus sessions, while all remaining coursework is completed online.
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) curriculum is based on a comprehensive body of knowledge in the field of public health and its related disciplines, and the investigation of significant problems in public health practice.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Health
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.H.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The School of Public Health offers two professional degrees, the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The School of Public Health also offers academic degrees in Biostatistics (MA, PhD), Environmental Health Sciences (MS, PhD), Epidemiology (MS, PhD), Health and Medical Sciences (MS), Health Policy (PhD), and Infectious Diseases & Immunity (PhD).
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The program of study leading to the professional MPH degree is based on a series of foundation courses. In addition, MPH students concentrate in one of the following areas: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology (11-month), Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Health and Social Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Global Health and Environment, Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Interdisciplinary, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and Public Health Nutrition.
The MPH degree is available in a residential program on campus or through an On-Campus/Online MPH program. The hybrid program requires two accelerated on-campus sessions, while all remaining coursework is completed online.
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) curriculum is based on a comprehensive body of knowledge in the field of public health and its related disciplines, and the investigation of significant problems in public health practice.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Health
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
M.P.H.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The School of Public Health offers two professional degrees, the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The School of Public Health also offers academic degrees in Biostatistics (MA, PhD), Environmental Health Sciences (MS, PhD), Epidemiology (MS, PhD), Health and Medical Sciences (MS), Health Policy (PhD), and Infectious Diseases & Immunity (PhD).
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The program of study leading to the professional MPH degree is based on a series of foundation courses. In addition, MPH students concentrate in one of the following areas: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology (11-month), Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Health and Social Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Global Health and Environment, Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Interdisciplinary, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and Public Health Nutrition.
The MPH degree is available in a residential program on campus or through an On-Campus/Online MPH program. The hybrid program requires two accelerated on-campus sessions, while all remaining coursework is completed online.
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) curriculum is based on a comprehensive body of knowledge in the field of public health and its related disciplines, and the investigation of significant problems in public health practice.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Health
Application Deadline
See program website
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Spring, Fall
Degree Types
M.P.H.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way West
Berkeley, CA 94708
Overview
The School of Public Health offers two professional degrees, the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The School of Public Health also offers academic degrees in Biostatistics (MA, PhD), Environmental Health Sciences (MS, PhD), Epidemiology (MS, PhD), Health and Medical Sciences (MS), Health Policy (PhD), and Infectious Diseases & Immunity (PhD).
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The program of study leading to the professional MPH degree is based on a series of foundation courses. In addition, MPH students concentrate in one of the following areas: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology (11-month), Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Health and Social Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Global Health and Environment, Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Interdisciplinary, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and Public Health Nutrition.
The MPH degree is available in a residential program on campus or through an On-Campus/Online MPH program. The hybrid program requires two accelerated on-campus sessions, while all remaining coursework is completed online.
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) curriculum is based on a comprehensive body of knowledge in the field of public health and its related disciplines, and the investigation of significant problems in public health practice.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.P., M.S.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.P., M.S.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school’s approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student’s subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the “Applying for the PhD” page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A., M.P.P.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.P., M.S.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
J.D., M.P.P.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.P., M.S.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.P., M.S.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Health
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.H., M.P.P.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The School of Public Health offers two professional degrees, the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The School of Public Health also offers academic degrees in Biostatistics (MA, PhD), Environmental Health Sciences (MS, PhD), Epidemiology (MS, PhD), Health and Medical Sciences (MS), Health Policy (PhD), and Infectious Diseases & Immunity (PhD).
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The program of study leading to the professional MPH degree is based on a series of foundation courses. In addition, MPH students concentrate in one of the following areas: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology (11-month), Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Health and Social Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Global Health and Environment, Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Interdisciplinary, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and Public Health Nutrition.
The MPH degree is available in a residential program on campus or through an On-Campus/Online MPH program. The hybrid program requires two accelerated on-campus sessions, while all remaining coursework is completed online.
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) curriculum is based on a comprehensive body of knowledge in the field of public health and its related disciplines, and the investigation of significant problems in public health practice.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.P.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Public Policy
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
2607 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720-7320
Overview
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP degree is earned in a two-year, full-time program consisting of a core curriculum, a policy internship in the summer after completion of the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and elective courses chosen from those available on the campus and at GSPP. The program emphasizes practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation, encouraging students to develop skills in:
- Defining policy issues to make them more intelligible to officials in the public, private, or non-profit sector
- Providing a broader perspective for assessing policy alternatives
- Examining techniques for developing policy options and evaluating their social consequences
- Developing strategies for the successful implementation of public policies once they have been adopted
Given the relatively small class size, the school's approach to teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and interaction among students and with the faculty. Students work, either as individuals or in small groups, on real policy problems for real clients under close faculty supervision.
Concurrent Degrees
The Master in Public Policy may be earned in combination with an advanced degree from a number of Berkeley schools under a coordinated program. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
- Public Policy & Public Health (MPP/MPH)
- Public Policy & Law (MPP/JD)
- Public Policy & Engineering (MPP/MS offered for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Public Policy & Energy Resources Group (MPP/MA and MPP/MS)
- Public Policy & Social Welfare (MPP/MSW)
- Public Policy & Global Studies (MPP/MA)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a flexible one-year degree program for domestic and international mid-career professionals with an average of seven years or more of work experience and who have led or managed teams. Emphasizing innovation and leadership skills, the MPA curriculum prepares mid-career executives and professionals to act as strategic and visionary leaders and advance their careers.
Please visit the school website for more information about the MPA.
PhD in Public Policy
GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. Usually, only two or three PhD applicants are admitted each year. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student's subject matter of interest. The doctoral program provides enormous flexibility in the topics addressed and the program of study but is directed mainly at training academic social science researchers with an interest in policy issues.
A thorough preparation in or aptitude for rigorous policy analysis skills is a prerequisite for the doctorate. Because there is no core program of study, the PhD committee prefers applicants to have completed an MPP or equivalent, or some other indication of sustained interest in (and aptitude for) public policy. Visit the "Applying for the PhD" page for more information and specific application procedures.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Rangeland & Wildlife Mgmt Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Master of Science in Rangeland and Wildlife Management prepares students with a bachelor's degree in resource management or related disciplines to pursue advanced study of rangelands and range management. Graduate study in range management serves as the basis for a professional career in rangeland livestock production systems; grassland, savanna, wetland and shrubland ecology and management; native plants; rangeland rehabilitation; conservation easements; wildlife habitat; water quality issues; working landscapes; and rangeland economics and policy.
The graduate program in range management is administered by an interdepartmental group of faculty members from the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM) and related departments at UC Berkeley.
Excellent laboratory and field facilities are available for student research. These include several experimental range properties as well as large wildland ranges easily accessible from Berkeley. The faculty is actively engaged in both theoretical and practical research.
Doctoral work in Rangeland and Wildlife Management may be pursued as part of the PhD program in ESPM.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Rhetoric
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
7408 Dwinelle Hall, MC 2670
Berkeley, CA 94720-2670
Phone
Overview
The Department of Rhetoric offers an interdisciplinary PhD program focusing on the study of rhetorical theory and the interaction of the historical concerns of rhetoric with contemporary critical theory across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Crucial to the department's approach is an investigation into the rhetorical constitution of the arguments of such fields as law, politics, literature, philosophy, performative practices, global studies, critical race studies, and science, technology, and media studies. The interests of faculty and graduate students thus range throughout these fields and are informed by a critical interest in the rhetoric of disciplines. During their first two years, graduate students explore major areas in the history and theory of rhetoric and pursue a variety of special topics in seminars. Beginning in their fourth semester, they concentrate in greater depth on preparation for their doctoral qualifying examinations and dissertation research.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Romance Languages & Literature
Application Deadline
January 8, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
4207 Dwinelle Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
The PhD program in Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL) is offered jointly by the Departments of French, Italian Studies, and Spanish and Portuguese, and administered by a director and executive committee who are faculty members in those departments. The program affords students the opportunity to undertake more detailed comparative studies among the Romance languages and their linguistic and literary/cultural products than they normally would in any single department's program. It is founded upon the belief that a truly comprehensive understanding of Romance linguistics and/or Romance literature and culture must be nourished by a substantial degree of familiarity with multiple Romance varieties.
Students opt for a program track in either Literature or Linguistics. They choose one language from among those taught in the three participating departments as their main emphasis (linguistics or literature pertaining to their primary language), but must also complete substantial coursework in other departments, and their eventual dissertation must deal with more than one Romance variety. The RLL program's admissions process, funding, requirements, and administration are separate from those of the three participating departments, but RLL students are normally affiliated with the department of their primary language (the host department) for social and employment purposes, and receive program-related advising from a designated faculty member (the head graduate adviser for RLL students) in that department.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Scandinavian
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The graduate program in Scandinavian is designed for future scholars and teachers in the fields of Scandinavian language, literature, and cultural history. The department’s strengths lie in the areas of the modern literatures and film (Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish), in Old Norse and medieval studies, and in intellectual and cultural history. The department is willing to consider applications from students with special interests in areas such as Scandinavian film, art, and history, as long as literary studies remains a major point of comparison. Prospective applicants interested in such areas may consult the graduate adviser or other faculty members and should detail their interests when applying for admission in their statement of purpose.
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Details
Departments
Science & Math Education Graduate Group
Application Deadline
Paused for Admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
2121 Berkeley Way, 4th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94720-1670
Phone
Overview
The Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (known informally as SESAME) offers an interdisciplinary graduate program leading to a doctoral degree in science, mathematics, technology, and engineering education. The program is designed to give graduates advanced expertise in a STEM discipline as well as in educational theory and research methodologies.
This Graduate Group was established so individuals with training or experience in a mathematical, scientific, or technical discipline can pursue advanced studies focused on educational issues in these disciplines. SESAME produces scholars who can communicate effectively with scientists, mathematicians, and engineers as well as with educational researchers and practitioners. SESAME students are expected to attain a level of expertise equivalent to that of a Master's student in their chosen discipline.
Thesis work typically consists of basic research on learning or cognition in a STEM field or the development of improved pedagogical approaches based on relevant models and research. Upon satisfactory completion of their studies and thesis work, students will obtain the degree of Ph.D. in Science and Mathematics Education.
SESAME also offers a Learning Sciences Certificate in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, and Education Research.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Slavic Languages & Literatures
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures PhD graduate program is designed to train future scholars and teachers of Slavic languages and literatures. Students specialize either in literature or linguistics, combining a core curriculum with independent research early in their graduate career.
Students are admitted to the PhD or MA/PhD program only; the department will not consider applicants for the MA only.
Program in Literature and Culture
The program in literature and culture provides a thorough knowledge of the evolving literary canon along with attendant historical contexts while encouraging students to acquire expertise in literary and cultural theory.
Berkeley welcomes students with interdisciplinary interests. Slavic students may pursue official designated emphases in Film, Folklore, Women Gender and Sexuality Studies, Critical Theory, or Renaissance and Early Modern Studies, as well as individually designed areas of specialization. The Slavic Department works in collaboration with the departments of Comparative Literature, Linguistics, Anthropology, History, Theater, Music, Art History, and with the Institute of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, which houses the Berkeley Program in Soviet and Post-Soviet Studies and The Caucasus and Central Asia Program.
The majority of students at Berkeley choose Russian as their major language. We encourage students who wish to explore the diverse literary and cultural traditions of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. We accept a small number of students who choose Polish, Bulgarian or BCS (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian) language and literature as their major field; in such cases, special programs are established and students do much of their graduate work independently. These students normally take Russian as a minor field. Berkeley does not administer a PhD Program in Czech, but Czech can be chosen as the second Slavic language.
Program in Linguistics
The Slavic linguistics concentration of our program has been considerably reduced in recent years. Because students of Slavic linguistics have to do most of the graduate work in individual meetings with faculty, we aim to admit students who already have advanced preparation in the field and who are able and willing to pursue an independent course of professional training.
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Departments
Social Welfare
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
J.D., M.S.W.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management roles. We offer two graduate degrees: the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW); and the academic Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD).
Master of Social Welfare (MSW)
Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
- We train social workers for a range of leadership and advanced practice roles in the profession.
- We create a spirit of critical inquiry and emphasize the use of tested knowledge and theory in developing and applying intervention methods.
- We prepare students for professional responsibility in the field of social welfare and the institutional systems that comprise it.
- We educate students to advance social justice.
All MSW students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a practicum education curriculum including agency-based practicum placements and integrative practicum seminars.
Full-time MSW Program
The Berkeley MSW Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All students follow a prescribed, full-time 60-unit (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
FlexMSW Advanced Standing Program
The FlexMSW Advanced Standing degree program is available to qualified working professionals in the field of social work who have a professional baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). FlexMSW Advanced Standing students complete a 27-unit program of study over a one year period.
FlexMSW Extended Program
The FlexMSW Extended Program is a three-year MSW degree track option for qualified working professionals in the field of social work and otherwise qualified students who are not able to participate in a traditional full-time MSW professional degree program. FlexMSW Extended Program students enroll on a part-time basis and complete the same 60-unit program of study as traditional full-time MSW students, only over a period of three part-time years (inclusive of two summer sessions), instead of two full-time years.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to either FlexMSW Program track.
Certificate Programs
Additional special program options include the School Social Work Credential Program; a Social Work with Latinos Certificate; and the Graduate Certificate in Aging.
Concurrent Master's Degrees
Berkeley Social Welfare offers a Concurrent MSW/MPH Degree with the School of Public Health; and a Concurrent MSW/MPP Degree with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
The PhD in Social Welfare
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Social Welfare
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.H., M.S.W.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management roles. We offer two graduate degrees: the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW); and the academic Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD).
Master of Social Welfare (MSW)
Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
- We train social workers for a range of leadership and advanced practice roles in the profession.
- We create a spirit of critical inquiry and emphasize the use of tested knowledge and theory in developing and applying intervention methods.
- We prepare students for professional responsibility in the field of social welfare and the institutional systems that comprise it.
- We educate students to advance social justice.
All MSW students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a practicum education curriculum including agency-based practicum placements and integrative practicum seminars.
Full-time MSW Program
The Berkeley MSW Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All students follow a prescribed, full-time 60-unit (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
FlexMSW Advanced Standing Program
The FlexMSW Advanced Standing degree program is available to qualified working professionals in the field of social work who have a professional baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). FlexMSW Advanced Standing students complete a 27-unit program of study over a one year period.
FlexMSW Extended Program
The FlexMSW Extended Program is a three-year MSW degree track option for qualified working professionals in the field of social work and otherwise qualified students who are not able to participate in a traditional full-time MSW professional degree program. FlexMSW Extended Program students enroll on a part-time basis and complete the same 60-unit program of study as traditional full-time MSW students, only over a period of three part-time years (inclusive of two summer sessions), instead of two full-time years.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to either FlexMSW Program track.
Certificate Programs
Additional special program options include the School Social Work Credential Program; a Social Work with Latinos Certificate; and the Graduate Certificate in Aging.
Concurrent Master's Degrees
Berkeley Social Welfare offers a Concurrent MSW/MPH Degree with the School of Public Health; and a Concurrent MSW/MPP Degree with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
The PhD in Social Welfare
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Social Welfare
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Concurrent, Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.P.P., M.S.W.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
120 Haviland Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-7400
Phone
Overview
Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management roles. We offer two graduate degrees: the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW); and the academic Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD).
Master of Social Welfare (MSW)
Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
- We train social workers for a range of leadership and advanced practice roles in the profession.
- We create a spirit of critical inquiry and emphasize the use of tested knowledge and theory in developing and applying intervention methods.
- We prepare students for professional responsibility in the field of social welfare and the institutional systems that comprise it.
- We educate students to advance social justice.
All MSW students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a practicum education curriculum including agency-based practicum placements and integrative practicum seminars.
Full-time MSW Program
The Berkeley MSW Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All students follow a prescribed, full-time 60-unit (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
FlexMSW Advanced Standing Program
The FlexMSW Advanced Standing degree program is available to qualified working professionals in the field of social work who have a professional baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). FlexMSW Advanced Standing students complete a 27-unit program of study over a one year period.
FlexMSW Extended Program
The FlexMSW Extended Program is a three-year MSW degree track option for qualified working professionals in the field of social work and otherwise qualified students who are not able to participate in a traditional full-time MSW professional degree program. FlexMSW Extended Program students enroll on a part-time basis and complete the same 60-unit program of study as traditional full-time MSW students, only over a period of three part-time years (inclusive of two summer sessions), instead of two full-time years.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to either FlexMSW Program track.
Certificate Programs
Additional special program options include the School Social Work Credential Program; a Social Work with Latinos Certificate; and the Graduate Certificate in Aging.
Concurrent Master's Degrees
Berkeley Social Welfare offers a Concurrent MSW/MPH Degree with the School of Public Health; and a Concurrent MSW/MPP Degree with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
The PhD in Social Welfare
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Social Welfare
Application Deadline
Paused for admissions
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.W.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
120 Haviland Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-7400
Overview
Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management roles. We offer two graduate degrees: the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW); and the academic Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD).
Master of Social Welfare (MSW)
Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
- We train social workers for a range of leadership and advanced practice roles in the profession.
- We create a spirit of critical inquiry and emphasize the use of tested knowledge and theory in developing and applying intervention methods.
- We prepare students for professional responsibility in the field of social welfare and the institutional systems that comprise it.
- We educate students to advance social justice.
All MSW students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a practicum education curriculum including agency-based practicum placements and integrative practicum seminars.
Full-time MSW Program
The Berkeley MSW Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All students follow a prescribed, full-time 60-unit (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
FlexMSW Advanced Standing Program
The FlexMSW Advanced Standing degree program is available to qualified working professionals in the field of social work who have a professional baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). FlexMSW Advanced Standing students complete a 27-unit program of study over a one year period.
FlexMSW Extended Program
The FlexMSW Extended Program is a three-year MSW degree track option for qualified working professionals in the field of social work and otherwise qualified students who are not able to participate in a traditional full-time MSW professional degree program. FlexMSW Extended Program students enroll on a part-time basis and complete the same 60-unit program of study as traditional full-time MSW students, only over a period of three part-time years (inclusive of two summer sessions), instead of two full-time years.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to either FlexMSW Program track.
Certificate Programs
Additional special program options include the School Social Work Credential Program; a Social Work with Latinos Certificate; and the Graduate Certificate in Aging.
Concurrent Master's Degrees
Berkeley Social Welfare offers a Concurrent MSW/MPH Degree with the School of Public Health; and a Concurrent MSW/MPP Degree with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
The PhD in Social Welfare
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Social Welfare
Application Deadline
Paused for admissions
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.W.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Address
120 Haviland Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-7400
Overview
Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management roles. We offer two graduate degrees: the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW); and the academic Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD).
Master of Social Welfare (MSW)
Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
- We train social workers for a range of leadership and advanced practice roles in the profession.
- We create a spirit of critical inquiry and emphasize the use of tested knowledge and theory in developing and applying intervention methods.
- We prepare students for professional responsibility in the field of social welfare and the institutional systems that comprise it.
- We educate students to advance social justice.
All MSW students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a practicum education curriculum including agency-based practicum placements and integrative practicum seminars.
Full-time MSW Program
The Berkeley MSW Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All students follow a prescribed, full-time 60-unit (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
FlexMSW Advanced Standing Program
The FlexMSW Advanced Standing degree program is available to qualified working professionals in the field of social work who have a professional baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). FlexMSW Advanced Standing students complete a 27-unit program of study over a one year period.
FlexMSW Extended Program
The FlexMSW Extended Program is a three-year MSW degree track option for qualified working professionals in the field of social work and otherwise qualified students who are not able to participate in a traditional full-time MSW professional degree program. FlexMSW Extended Program students enroll on a part-time basis and complete the same 60-unit program of study as traditional full-time MSW students, only over a period of three part-time years (inclusive of two summer sessions), instead of two full-time years.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to either FlexMSW Program track.
Certificate Programs
Additional special program options include the School Social Work Credential Program; a Social Work with Latinos Certificate; and the Graduate Certificate in Aging.
Concurrent Master's Degrees
Berkeley Social Welfare offers a Concurrent MSW/MPH Degree with the School of Public Health; and a Concurrent MSW/MPP Degree with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
The PhD in Social Welfare
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Social Welfare
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.W.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management roles. We offer two graduate degrees: the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW); and the academic Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD).
Master of Social Welfare (MSW)
Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
- We train social workers for a range of leadership and advanced practice roles in the profession.
- We create a spirit of critical inquiry and emphasize the use of tested knowledge and theory in developing and applying intervention methods.
- We prepare students for professional responsibility in the field of social welfare and the institutional systems that comprise it.
- We educate students to advance social justice.
All MSW students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a practicum education curriculum including agency-based practicum placements and integrative practicum seminars.
Full-time MSW Program
The Berkeley MSW Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All students follow a prescribed, full-time 60-unit (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
FlexMSW Advanced Standing Program
The FlexMSW Advanced Standing degree program is available to qualified working professionals in the field of social work who have a professional baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). FlexMSW Advanced Standing students complete a 27-unit program of study over a one year period.
FlexMSW Extended Program
The FlexMSW Extended Program is a three-year MSW degree track option for qualified working professionals in the field of social work and otherwise qualified students who are not able to participate in a traditional full-time MSW professional degree program. FlexMSW Extended Program students enroll on a part-time basis and complete the same 60-unit program of study as traditional full-time MSW students, only over a period of three part-time years (inclusive of two summer sessions), instead of two full-time years.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to either FlexMSW Program track.
Certificate Programs
Additional special program options include the School Social Work Credential Program; a Social Work with Latinos Certificate; and the Graduate Certificate in Aging.
Concurrent Master's Degrees
Berkeley Social Welfare offers a Concurrent MSW/MPH Degree with the School of Public Health; and a Concurrent MSW/MPP Degree with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
The PhD in Social Welfare
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Social Welfare
Application Deadline
Paused for admissions
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.S.W/Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
120 Haviland Hall Berkeley, CA 94720-7400
Berkeley, CA 94720
Overview
Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management roles. We offer two graduate degrees: the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW); and the academic Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD).
Master of Social Welfare (MSW)
Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
- We train social workers for a range of leadership and advanced practice roles in the profession.
- We create a spirit of critical inquiry and emphasize the use of tested knowledge and theory in developing and applying intervention methods.
- We prepare students for professional responsibility in the field of social welfare and the institutional systems that comprise it.
- We educate students to advance social justice.
All MSW students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a practicum education curriculum including agency-based practicum placements and integrative practicum seminars.
Full-time MSW Program
The Berkeley MSW Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All students follow a prescribed, full-time 60-unit (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
FlexMSW Advanced Standing Program
The FlexMSW Advanced Standing degree program is available to qualified working professionals in the field of social work who have a professional baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). FlexMSW Advanced Standing students complete a 27-unit program of study over a one year period.
FlexMSW Extended Program
The FlexMSW Extended Program is a three-year MSW degree track option for qualified working professionals in the field of social work and otherwise qualified students who are not able to participate in a traditional full-time MSW professional degree program. FlexMSW Extended Program students enroll on a part-time basis and complete the same 60-unit program of study as traditional full-time MSW students, only over a period of three part-time years (inclusive of two summer sessions), instead of two full-time years.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to either FlexMSW Program track.
Certificate Programs
Additional special program options include the School Social Work Credential Program; a Social Work with Latinos Certificate; and the Graduate Certificate in Aging.
Concurrent Master's Degrees
Berkeley Social Welfare offers a Concurrent MSW/MPH Degree with the School of Public Health; and a Concurrent MSW/MPP Degree with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
The PhD in Social Welfare
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Social Welfare
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management roles. We offer two graduate degrees: the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW); and the academic Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD).
Master of Social Welfare (MSW)
Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
- We train social workers for a range of leadership and advanced practice roles in the profession.
- We create a spirit of critical inquiry and emphasize the use of tested knowledge and theory in developing and applying intervention methods.
- We prepare students for professional responsibility in the field of social welfare and the institutional systems that comprise it.
- We educate students to advance social justice.
All MSW students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a practicum education curriculum including agency-based practicum placements and integrative practicum seminars.
Full-time MSW Program
The Berkeley MSW Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All students follow a prescribed, full-time 60-unit (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
FlexMSW Advanced Standing Program
The FlexMSW Advanced Standing degree program is available to qualified working professionals in the field of social work who have a professional baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). FlexMSW Advanced Standing students complete a 27-unit program of study over a one year period.
FlexMSW Extended Program
The FlexMSW Extended Program is a three-year MSW degree track option for qualified working professionals in the field of social work and otherwise qualified students who are not able to participate in a traditional full-time MSW professional degree program. FlexMSW Extended Program students enroll on a part-time basis and complete the same 60-unit program of study as traditional full-time MSW students, only over a period of three part-time years (inclusive of two summer sessions), instead of two full-time years.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to either FlexMSW Program track.
Certificate Programs
Additional special program options include the School Social Work Credential Program; a Social Work with Latinos Certificate; and the Graduate Certificate in Aging.
Concurrent Master's Degrees
Berkeley Social Welfare offers a Concurrent MSW/MPH Degree with the School of Public Health; and a Concurrent MSW/MPP Degree with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree.
The PhD in Social Welfare
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation.
NOTE: Berkeley Social Welfare will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Sociology and Demography GG
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Yes
Contact Information
Address
310 Social Sciences Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-2120
Overview
The Graduate Group in Sociology and Demography (GGSD) is an interdisciplinary training program in the social sciences designed for students with broad intellectual interests. Drawing on Berkeley's Department of Sociology and Department of Demography, the group offers students a rigorous and rewarding intellectual experience.
The group, founded in 2001, sponsors a single degree program leading to a PhD in Sociology and Demography. The GGSD helps foster an active intellectual exchange between graduate students and faculty in the two disciplines. In addition, faculty and students associated with the group often maintain close ties with other disciplines both inside and outside the social sciences (for example, economics, anthropology, statistics, public health, biology, and medicine).
The specific emphasis of this academic program is the intersection of the fields of sociology and demography. Potential areas of study include, but are not limited to: population history, social stratification, inequality, race, ethnicity, causes and consequences of population growth, the demographic transition, population-environment interactions, economic development, immigration, globalization, gender, family, kinship, child welfare, sexuality, intergenerational relations, aging, mortality, health care, disability, fertility, family planning, and birth control.
Students in the GGSD typically earn both an MA in Sociology and an MA in Demography en route to the PhD in Sociology and Demography; however, it is not required to earn an MA in Sociology to get the PhD in Sociology and Demography. Students already enrolled in another graduate program at Berkeley who wish to earn a PhD in Sociology and Demography should contact the Graduate Student Affairs Officer to receive application instructions. Students not already enrolled at Berkeley who wish to enter the PhD program should complete the required online application. The general deadlines for the application specified by the Graduate Division apply, as do the general requirements of the Academic Senate and the Graduate Division for PhD degree programs.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Sociology
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
The Berkeley Sociology Graduate Program is the heart of our collective enterprise as a department. We have been able to recruit superlative students year after year thanks to the efforts of the University, the faculty, and our current graduate students. Students who come here find a graduate program that has been carefully designed to offer them a rich and complete sociological education, while simultaneously allowing space and incentives to explore and develop their original ideas.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
South & SE Asian Studies
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
3413 Dwinelle Hall #2540
Berkeley, CA 94720-2520
Phone
Overview
This program offers emphases in the following languages and cultural traditions: Hindi, Urdu, Indonesian, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Tamil, and Khmer. Literature is understood in the widest sense to include not only creative writing and cultural expression in the various genres but also sources concerning religion, philosophy, history, and the fine and performing arts. The analysis of cultural expression is also understood to include attention to social, anthropological, economic, and political contexts.
The program provides opportunities to explore the rich cultural, social, and religious histories of South and Southeast Asia as well as the living contemporary cultures of these areas. The curriculum covers cultural history, the classical literary canon, religious literature, folk and popular works, oral traditions, and performance media (including recitation, musical and dramatic performance, dance, and film), and modern literatures of the colonial and post-colonial periods.
Advanced proficiency in the language of emphasis is a central goal, as is the ability to undertake the sophisticated textual study of a broad range of literary works in that language.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary linkages by pursuing courses offered by the South and Southeast Asia faculty in other departments on the UCB campus. Students are also encouraged to pursue courses and independent reading that will familiarize them with pertinent methods in the various disciplines (such as contemporary literary theory, ethnographic theory, historiography, and cultural studies theory). Appropriate comparative work on Asian and non-Asian cultures is encouraged as well.
The PhD in South and Southeast Asian Studies prepares students for academic careers in teaching and research not only in South and Southeast Asian Studies, but also in comparative literature, religious studies, history, Asian studies, and cultural studies.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Statistics
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Statistics offers the Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Arts (MA)
The Statistics MA program prepares students for careers that require statistical skills. It focuses on tackling statistical challenges encountered by industry rather than preparing for a PhD. The program is for full-time students and is designed to be completed in two semesters (fall and spring).
There is no way to transfer into the PhD program from the MA program. Students must apply to the PhD program.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Statistics PhD program is rigorous, yet welcoming to students with interdisciplinary interests and different levels of preparation. The standard PhD program in statistics provides a broad background in probability theory and applied and theoretical statistics.
There are three designated emphasis (DE) tracks available to students in the PhD program who wish to pursue interdisciplinary work formally: Computational and Data Science and Engineering, Computational and Genomic Biology and Computational Precision Health.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Statistics
Application Deadline
January 6, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.A.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Statistics offers the Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Arts (MA)
The Statistics MA program prepares students for careers that require statistical skills. It focuses on tackling statistical challenges encountered by industry rather than preparing for a PhD. The program is for full-time students and is designed to be completed in two semesters (fall and spring).
There is no way to transfer into the PhD program from the MA program. Students must apply to the PhD program.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Statistics PhD program is rigorous, yet welcoming to students with interdisciplinary interests and different levels of preparation. The standard PhD program in statistics provides a broad background in probability theory and applied and theoretical statistics.
There are three designated emphasis (DE) tracks available to students in the PhD program who wish to pursue interdisciplinary work formally: Computational and Data Science and Engineering, Computational and Genomic Biology and Computational Precision Health.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Statistics
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The Department of Statistics offers the Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Master of Arts (MA)
The Statistics MA program prepares students for careers that require statistical skills. It focuses on tackling statistical challenges encountered by industry rather than preparing for a PhD. The program is for full-time students and is designed to be completed in two semesters (fall and spring).
There is no way to transfer into the PhD program from the MA program. Students must apply to the PhD program.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Statistics PhD program is rigorous, yet welcoming to students with interdisciplinary interests and different levels of preparation. The standard PhD program in statistics provides a broad background in probability theory and applied and theoretical statistics.
There are three designated emphasis (DE) tracks available to students in the PhD program who wish to pursue interdisciplinary work formally: Computational and Data Science and Engineering, Computational and Genomic Biology and Computational Precision Health.
Find more information on the program’s website.
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Departments
Bioengineering
Application Deadline
January 7, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
M.T.M.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Overview
The MTM program is a cross-campus collaboration between the Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley and the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences at UCSF. Students are enrolled in both Universities and draw on the range of expertise and technological resources available at the two institutions. In addition to these two core departments, students join in aspects of the leadership training offered by the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership at UC Berkeley.
This program is designed to train students in applying translational research and engineering approaches to solve fundamental problems in healthcare delivery. The program is focused on addressing real-world problems in a creative, interdisciplinary team setting.
This program should appeal to engineers, scientists, and clinicians who seek to bring innovative treatments and devices into clinical use. Individuals with backgrounds in medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy are encouraged to apply. We anticipate that upon receiving their master's degree or after further academic or clinical training, graduates will work in industries that deliver healthcare products or patient care.
The MTM program is an intense year of coursework designed around the main content themes of engineering, clinical needs & strategies, and business, entrepreneurship & technology. The centerpiece of the curriculum is the capstone project course. Complementing 10 months of work with external mentors, this class meets regularly to provide peer support, introduce concepts in translational medicine, and develop presentation skills.
The MTM program is focused specifically on training in translational medicine as opposed to basic research science. As such, this master's degree is intended as a terminal degree for students interested in industry and entrepreneurship and is not a gateway to the Bioengineering PhD program.
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Departments
Institute of Urban & Regional Development
Application Deadline
January 18, 2026
Degrees Awarded
Masters / Professional
Admit Terms
Summer
Degree Types
M.U.D.
GRE Requirements
No
Contact Information
Address
316 Bauer Wurster Hall (IURD)
Berkeley, CA 94720-1870
Phone
Overview
The Master of Urban Design (MUD) degree program is a one-calendar-year program of study for students with a prior professional degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or city and regional planning. The program last for three semesters, starting with the June Summer Session and ending at the end of May of the following year. The program offers advanced training in urban design in an interdisciplinary curriculum with faculty drawn from architecture, landscape architecture, and planning in the College of Environmental Design. Designers work in teams and individually across a large range of scales to develop an understanding of the complexity of urbanism and the interdependencies of buildings, landscapes, and planning in environments shaped by cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental forces. The program is an intense and demanding learning experience in which a global group of students shares working methods, acquire additional skills, and explore new challenges in the rapidly expanding field of urban design. As the only stand-alone urban design program in the state, the MUD program begins by focusing on emerging issues in California and the West at the urban, suburban, and territorial scales. As the fifth-largest economy in the world, the most diverse state in the U.S., and a global pioneer in technology, sustainability, and culture, California is a unique laboratory to investigate future spatial challenges. The final independent advanced design project offers students the opportunity to address topics that they are passionate about in sites around the world.
The MUD program is STEM certified for 3 year OPT.
Find more information on the program’s website.
Details
Departments
Vision Science Graduate Group
Application Deadline
December 8, 2025
Degrees Awarded
Doctoral / PhD
Admit Terms
Fall
Degree Types
Ph.D.
GRE Requirements
Optional
Contact Information
Overview
Vision is one of the most valuable sensory modalities. It is also the source of a rich array of research questions relating to how we see, how and why vision fails, and what can be done about it. Investigators in Vision Science conduct human and animal research and modeling, yielding cutting-edge discoveries and applications in disciplines that include molecular genetics, clinical care, adaptive optics, neurobiology, cell biology, infectious disease, bioengineering, perception, and public health.
This Ph.D. program emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of vision science research through broad exposure to the basic concepts and techniques used in specialized fields. Engaged in laboratory-based and clinical research, our students work with faculty advisers whose research matches their interests. Current research topics include biomedical optics, perception and visual cognition, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, computational vision, genetics, immunology, microbiology, and clinical science.
To complete our Ph.D. program, students must complete a minimum of 120 units. These units are required and are earned by taking VISCI 260A, VISCI 260B, VISCI 260C, VISCI 260D, VISCI 298, VISCI 201A, VISCI 201B, VISCI 299 and VISCI 375A/375B. Students in our program are also allowed to take course across campus as it fits into their research and progress towards their thesis.
Vision Science alumni are represented on the faculty of world-class universities -- in medical schools, schools of optometry, and a wide range of other disciplines spanning psychology, physiology, bioengineering, and ophthalmology. Many others hold research positions in private institutes and federally sponsored agencies, including NASA and the NIH. Still, others can be found in the research and development divisions of the industry. Ophthalmic and biotechnology companies are among the major recruiters of our graduates.
Due to the program's interdisciplinary nature, we accept students with various backgrounds, including psychology, optometry, engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, biophysics, neuroscience, mathematics, molecular and cell biology, and integrative biology.