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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
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UC Berkeley
Overview

University of California - Berkeley Campus offers a 4 years Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at the UG level. The course is among the popular program that international students want to study abroad. As per the Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the University of California - Berkeley Campus Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering holds a ranking of #3.

International students are required to take exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo to meet the basic eligibility criteria by submitting valid scores. Students must pay the University of California - Berkeley Campus tuition fees of USD 51,273 for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, they should plan for other expenses, including accommodation, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, and utilities. The estimated University of California - Berkeley Campus cost of living is USD 18,535.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹45.43 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
at
UC Berkeley
Fees

When planning for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at University of California - Berkeley Campus, applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of USD 51,273. Additionally, it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the University of California - Berkeley Campus. However, accordingly to the official website, the average cost of living that international students have to bear is USD 18,535, annually.

To know about the complete breakdown of the University of California - Berkeley Campus Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please refer to the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 45,43,331

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,92,796
Insurance	INR 3,57,404

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 3ʳᵈ October 2025

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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
at
UC Berkeley
Entry Requirements

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Applicant must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 60 to be considered for admission.

Applicant must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 or better in these courses with no grade lower than a C.

2 years of history (in place of U.S. History, history of your country)

4 years of composition and literature in language in which you are instructed

3 years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.* (Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement)

2 years of college-preparatory science, including or integrating topics that provide fundamental knowledge in two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, or physics. One year of approved interdisciplinary or earth and space sciences coursework can meet one year of the requirement. Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Science courses can be used in area D as an additional science (i.e., third year or beyond).

2 years of a second language

1 yearlong course (or 2 semesters) of visual and performing arts

1 additional course from any subject areas above

*Math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades/intermediate school may be used to fulfill part of this requirement. Integrated math courses (e.g. Math I, Math II, etc.) with geometry content may be equated with a standard course in geometry
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Duolingo

Marks - 115/160

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Every offer of admission is conditional. All admitted students have conditions that must be met in order to sustain Berkeley’s offer of admission. When accepting the offer, every admitted student is prompted to read and accept each of their conditions. they can find a printable version of their Conditions of Admission in the MAP@Berkeley portal, along with a printable version of your admission letter. Each condition check box must be selected. The student must then click Continue in order to progress to the admission deposit payment screen
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
at
UC Berkeley
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#1	UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering US News & World Report, 2026

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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
at
UC Berkeley
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of California - Berkeley Campus
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5

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Student Views

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.5

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs5

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life5

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.8

Permanent Immigration4.3

Anonymous

Bachelor of Arts- Computer Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of California - Berkeley Campus

4.4

The University is collaborative and impactful. Plenty of opportunities to explore.

Tips: Before you fully commit to this university, make sure you have a word with a student representative or a former alumni who can give you a clear idea of what to expect on campus. Get an idea of what the university stands for, its history and what your inclination is towards.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The USA is easily one of the most accepting and multifaceted arenas open to people from all ethnicities, races and backgrounds especially if you're starting your life like me. If given the chance, I would certainly immigrate here especially in California.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read more

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Master of Financial Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of California - Berkeley Campus

Good career opportunities.

Tips: 1. Learn cooking, and try to be efficient in cooking as possible. This helps save lots of time 2. Take lots of layered clothing options, to make sure you don't catch cold 3. The MFE course in particular is intensive. Start your interview prep for placements/internships as early as possible before coming.

Likes (Internships): The course has wide range of career options ranging from technology to quantitative research in funds. The career path this program prepares for is quite varied, ranging from Data Science, Teaching to core-finance (which is its USP). Available internships are relevant.

Dislikes (Value for money): The MFE course in particular is expensive. The internships and placements are good but obviously, it comes at a cost. The college infrastructure is quite good though. The faculty is good overall, but MFE being a fast-paced course, they breeze through the course material quite fast.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2020

Offered by University of California - Berkeley Campus

4.8

UC Berkeley: A Crowned Institution in United States.

Tips: Trust me, the university is more competitive than it seems. Students should be prepared to put in a lot of effort. At first glance, the university may appear overwhelming due to its vast size and atmosphere. However, students must take this as an opportunity and learn with their fellow. Also, this is an opportunity to build strong meaningful relationships with your fellow. As in top institutions, like UC Berkeley, apart from academics most of the students come to build these relationships only. I can recall how many good relationships I have built over my time at UC and I am still benefitting from them day-in and out. Students must enrol for a scholarship as the cost of living near the university is relatively high. If you are unable to get a scholarship try to find a good part-time job. About the country well US is US just be good around here don't go to shady areas. Some of the areas have high crime rates and shootings are a common sight. The country will treat you well if you do well.

Likes (Quality of faculty): University of California Berkeley is renowned for its academic excellence and this isn't something to talk about, Come on! Everyone knows it before coming here. The professors are highly knowledgeable and experienced. The professors are very helpful and have unique teaching patterns. It's more of an interaction than teaching and I believe that this is the best method of teaching. However, not every professor at UC Berkeley is exceptional, this needs to be said! At first, I thought enrolling myself at UC Berkeley would be very stressful; nevertheless, the professors do help at every stage to keep the classes interesting and engaging for the students.

Dislikes (Part time work): As I have pursued MS in Computer Science, it is a bit difficult to get a part-time job. The competition is fierce and so is the demand. Due to the high cost of living every other student wants to land on a good part-time job opportunity, therefore making it extremely competitive. However, with the assistance of one of my professors, I was able to land a part-time job. It is difficult to get a part-time job or internship in your field as the competition increases every year. So, start to visualize according. Don't expect that the university will spoon-feed you every single time. Some myths need to be busted!

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Arts- Computer Science - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of California - Berkeley Campus

Amazing experience at University of California

Tips: First and foremost, students should find an accommodation near to the campus and knowing English is better so that you can communicate with everyone. Try to learn some technology or gain some experience in coding so that you can tutor or do part-time work as a frontend or backend Engineer.

Likes (Value for money): We had global exposure with peers coming from all over the world, different cultures and habits. Also, everyone was super helpful and many students ran organizations which were helpful to upscale ourselves. Many extra curricular activities were organized.

Dislikes (Indian Food): When I was working on a project, my professor was helpful and she also connected me with other professionals on the topic I was working on. She also explained personal branding like LinkedIn's do's and don'ts. She was kind and used to give her office hours for our benefit.

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2022Read more

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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
at
UC Berkeley
Highlights

The undergraduate program in mechanical engineering seeks to provide students with a broad education emphasizing an excellent foundation in scientific and engineering fundamentals
Undergraduate specialization is provided in applied mechanics, automatic controls, electro-mechanical systems, energy conversion, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, manufacturing systems and materials processing, mechanical design, cryogenics, thermodynamics, robotics and automation, biomedical and environmental engineering, ocean engineering and nuclear engineering