Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Haas School of Business

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 20 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

Haas School of Business combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top schools for Accounting & Finance.

Key advantages

Top 20 Globally for Accounting & Finance
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong sustainable finance focus
Excellent value vs private Ivy League schools
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMaster of Financial Engineering: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $65,000 – $75,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically several years of work experience for MBA.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in venture capital, private equity, and consulting due to Bay Area location and network.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in sustainable finance, entrepreneurial finance, and asset pricing.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Haas School of Business

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 15 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

Haas School of Business combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, and is consistently ranked among the world's top schools for Business & Management.

Key advantages

Top 15 Globally for Business & Management
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong sustainability and social impact focus
Excellent value vs private Ivy League schools
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMaster's in Financial Engineering: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $65,000 – $75,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically several years of work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in technology, venture capital, and consulting due to Bay Area location and network.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture ('Defining Leadership Principles'). Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and technology management. Strong ties with Silicon Valley firms.

Course

MBA

Offered by Haas School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 20 in the World (2026)

Haas School of Business combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, and is consistently ranked among the world's top MBA programmes.

Key advantages

Top 20 Globally for MBA
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong sustainability and social impact focus
Excellent value vs private Ivy League schools
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $150,000 – $170,000 total programme fee for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically several years of work experience. Essays and interview required.
Average Work Experience: Average 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–29
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 720+ (or GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in technology, venture capital, and consulting due to Bay Area location and network.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture ('Defining Leadership Principles'). Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and technology management. Strong ties with Silicon Valley firms.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Haas School of Business

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 20 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

Haas School of Business combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, offering strong programmes in digital marketing and growth strategy.

Key advantages

Top 20 Globally for Marketing
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong digital and growth marketing focus
Excellent value vs private Ivy League schools
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $65,000 – $75,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically several years of work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in technology marketing, growth roles, and consulting due to Bay Area location and network.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in digital marketing, consumer psychology, and growth strategy.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's Department of Economics combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top economics programmes.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Economics
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong public economics and labour economics research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $55,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Economics or related quantitative field with strong academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into academic research, technology sector economics roles, and public policy institutions due to Bay Area location.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in public economics, labour economics, and development economics. Strong interdisciplinary ties across Berkeley.

Course

Architecture

Offered by College of Environmental Design

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 25 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top architecture programmes.

Key advantages

Top 25 Globally for Architecture
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong sustainable design and urban studies research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $55,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong academic record and portfolio. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in sustainable design, urban planning, and technology-integrated architecture roles due to Bay Area location.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in sustainable design, urban studies, and environmental design.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top chemical engineering programmes.

Key advantages

Top 5 Globally for Chemical Engineering
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong biomolecular and materials engineering research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MS: 1 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in biotech, materials science, and energy roles due to Bay Area location and network.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in biomolecular engineering, materials science, and energy conversion.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering combines a top public research university reputation with world-leading earthquake engineering research, given California's seismic activity.

Key advantages

Top 5 Globally for Civil Engineering
World-leading earthquake engineering research
Top public university brand
Strong structural and geotechnical research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MS: 1 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in earthquake-resilient design, infrastructure engineering, and geotechnical consulting roles.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in earthquake engineering, structural mechanics, and transportation systems.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's Department of EECS combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top electrical engineering programmes.

Key advantages

Top 5 Globally for Electrical Engineering
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong VLSI and wireless systems research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MS: 1 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in semiconductor design, wireless systems, and technology roles due to Bay Area location and network.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in VLSI design, wireless systems, and integrated circuits. Strong ties with Silicon Valley firms.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's Department of Mechanical Engineering combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top mechanical engineering programmes.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Mechanical Engineering
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong robotics and energy systems research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MS: 1 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in robotics, energy systems, and automotive technology roles due to Bay Area location and network.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in robotics, energy systems, and manufacturing. Strong ties with Silicon Valley firms.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Department of Molecular and Cell Biology

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's Department of Molecular and Cell Biology combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to biotech, consistently ranked among the world's top biological sciences programmes.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Biological Sciences
Silicon Valley/Bay Area biotech proximity
Top public university brand
Strong CRISPR and genome editing research (home of Jennifer Doudna)
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $55,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into biotech, genomics, and pharmaceutical research roles due to Bay Area location and network.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in genome editing (CRISPR), cell biology, and neuroscience. Home to Nobel laureate research groups.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's Department of Psychology combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top psychology programmes.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Psychology
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong social and cognitive psychology research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $55,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into academic research, clinical psychology training, and behavioural science roles in the Bay Area.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in social psychology, cognitive science, and affective science. Berkeley's Social Interaction Lab is internationally recognised.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Berkeley Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 25 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

Berkeley Law combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top law schools with strength in technology and IP law.

Key advantages

Top 25 Globally for Law
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong technology and IP law research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Law degree from another jurisdiction for LLM applicants. Strong academic record required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in technology law, intellectual property, and venture-backed start-up legal roles due to Bay Area location.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in technology law, intellectual property, and environmental law. Strong ties with Silicon Valley firms.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Political Science

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 20 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #10

UC Berkeley's Department of Political Science combines a top public research university reputation with Bay Area proximity to Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the world's top politics and IR programmes.

Key advantages

Top 20 Globally for Politics & IR
Silicon Valley/Bay Area proximity
Top public university brand
Strong international security and technology policy research
Excellent value vs private universities
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $40,000 – $50,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with strong academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into international organisations, technology policy roles, and academic research due to Bay Area location.

Student experience

Innovative, collaborative culture. Berkeley offers a vibrant, diverse student community.

Research strengths

Research in international security, technology policy, and comparative politics.

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