UC Berkeley

United States

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include .

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
90
IELTS
7

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 155

Transcript

Master SOP
Personal Statement
Academic LOR
Resume
Portfolio

Application Deadlines

	Final
Fall	Nov 17, 2025

Fees and Funding

All admitted students receive five full years of funding contingent upon satisfactory academic progress; tuition and fees are covered separately by the program and guaranteed for five years. For reference, graduate tuition figures cited: USD 15,866 (in-state, 2024-2025) and USD 30,968 (out-of-state, 2024-2025). Out-of-state residents add USD 15,102 in Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (2025-26). International applicants pay an application fee of USD 155. Note: advisors may be required to pay out-of-state tuition for the third through the final year for some international students.