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Become a Berkeley engineer

Admissions

At Berkeley Engineering, we’re fully invested in preparing future STEM leaders to meet today’s challenges with creativity and innovation — there’s never been a better time to pursue this impactful career. As a practicing engineer, you’ll be finding solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. But first, you’ll need to get the finest possible training in your field.

For detailed information on how to apply to UC Berkeley, prospective undergraduates should go to the Berkeley admissions website; prospective graduate students should visit the graduate admissions website.

90%

Six-year engineering graduation rate

Undergraduate admissions

Our globally renowned undergraduate program attracts the best and brightest students, and our rigorous curriculum is augmented with research opportunities, support services, and team and club activities.

Incoming freshmen

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Podcast: Transfer admissions

Financial aid

To learn more about attendance costs, types of financial aid, eligibility and deadlines, visit Berkeley’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. For a schedule of fees and tuition, see the Office of the Registrar.

Podcast: Financial aid Q&A

Graduate admissions

Ready to dig deeper into your field of study and work beside some of the top scholars and researchers in the world? Each of our departments offers master’s and doctoral programs, along with specialized masters programs focused on areas like entrepreneurship, financial engineering, design, translational medicine and more. We’re also working hard to build the pipeline of qualified graduate student applicants, participating in outreach and recruitment programs on campus and across the nation.

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Reserve your spot for a student-led tour of Berkeley Engineering or sign up for a walking tour of the full Berkeley campus. Other resources are available through the UC Berkeley Visitor Services website.

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Find a building, explore our sprawling complex or get directions to the Berkeley campus — we’ve got online and printable maps to show you around. Come and get familiar with our neighborhood!

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Outreach

We offer a range of outreach programs to engage K–12 students in engineering. And our community is eager to provide tours, workshops and hands-on activities that show how engineers are changing the world.

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Admissions events

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If you need disability accommodations to assist you with the admissions process, please contact eng-ada@berkeley.edu.

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