Academics

Change the world,
one course at a time

At Berkeley Engineering, you can pursue your specific passion from among a wide range of disciplines — from bioengineering to nuclear technologies. Whichever field you choose, you’ll receive a multidisciplinary education from faculty who are among the brightest minds in their professions. You’ll be hands-on in the lab or studio. And you’ll be inspired to find innovative, impactful ways to change the world.

Graduate programs

Our top-ranked departments offer master of science and doctoral programs across all fields, led by some of the finest engineering minds in the world. We also partner with the Haas School of Business, the College of Chemistry, the Rausser College of Natural Resources and our own institutes to offer specialized master’s degrees in a range of cutting-edge fields.

Innovation & entrepreneurship

At Berkeley Engineering, we’re makers. And designers and builders and free thinkers. That’s why the college comprises three centers for innovation, design and entrepreneurship, as well as several multidisciplinary degree programs and a startup accelerator. Learn more about how you can make your dream a reality here.

Skydeck AR-VR pitch competition

Students & Classes Photo Copyright Noah Berger / 2017

Berkeley’ M.E.T. (Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology Program) New Student Orientation Photo Copyright Noah Berger / 2017

Lecturer Vivek Rao and design specialist Adam Hutz lead a hands-on, mold-making workshop for Master of Design (MDes) students in DES INV 202: Technology Design Foundations at Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation in Berkeley, Calif. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (Photo by Adam Lau/Berkeley Engineering)

May 3, 2018; Sutardja Center Cal Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California, USA; Cal Sports Quartlery: Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology – Innovation Collider, Sports Tech; Sport Tech Collider Sprint participants Evan Rambo, Danielle Vivo, Stephen Torres and Cassidy Keelen Photo credit: Kelley L Cox- KLC fotos

Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) Capstone Showcase and Bioengineering Mixer, at Stanley Hall in Berkeley, Calif. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (Photo by Adam Lau/Berkeley Engineering)

International programs

Here you can pursue a global education — from study abroad to international collaborations to being surrounded by a diverse community of multinational students. We currently offer seven exchange programs within GLOBE: the Dado & Maria Banatao Center for Global Learning and Outreach from Berkeley Engineering.

Executive education

We also offer core courses in technology leadership and disruptive technologies, hands-on projects and customized continuing education for professionals. These programs are developed with industry partners to help engineers as they move into leadership and organizational development roles.

Kresge Engineering Library

Check out this robust resource, which comprises thousands of current journals and databases, a comprehensive reference collection across all engineering fields, group and individual study spaces and a staff of specialist librarians, all within Bechtel Engineering Center.