Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy
at UC Berkeley, Berkeley

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Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy
at
UC Berkeley
Overview

University of California - Berkeley Campus is among the popular universities to study Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy from abroad. The duration of Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy program is 3 years. The first-year University of California - Berkeley Campus tuition fee for Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy is around USD 35,397 (INR 3,397,758). Indian students are required to plan their cost of living (accommodation, groceries, insurance, utilities, etc.) apart from tuition fees to study at the university. The average estimated cost of living is around USD 22,040 (INR 2,115,620). Indian students must meet the University of California - Berkeley Campus admission requirements to study the course. Indian students must submit an online application by the course deadline to get into the university.

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹33.65 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy

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Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy
at
UC Berkeley
Fees

The first-year tuition fee for the Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy at the University of California - Berkeley Campus is USD 35,397 (INR 3,397,758). Moreover, the fee structure for the Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy comprises the first-year tuition fees, supplement charges, facility requirements, and other additional charges offered by the University of California - Berkeley Campus.

Apart from the tuition cost and university charges, students should also keep in mind the extra expenses to stay at the university or any nearby accommodation. They are required to manage the finances for various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses, which can vary as per the individual, however, the average cost of living is USD 22,040 (INR 2,115,620).

Check the detailed information on the University of California - Berkeley Campus Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy on the fee breakup, from the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 33,64,521
Application Fee	INR 14,733

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 20,94,924
Insurance	INR 6,12,319

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.05101 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 16ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy
at
UC Berkeley
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants interested in pursuing the Social Welfare & Public Policy MSW/MPP Concurrent Degree Program must meet the admissions eligibility requirements for both schools.To be accepted into the Concurrent Degree Program, applicants must be recommended for admission by both schools

Admission to Public Policy
Possession of a bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.

A satisfactory scholastic average, generally a minimum grade-point average of B or better (3.0 on a 4-point scale) in all coursework after the first two years of undergraduate study (typically the last 60 semester units, or last 90 quarter units).

Applicants should have sufficient undergraduate preparation and training to demonstrate readiness for pursuing professional graduate study in social work. While there is no minimum preparation requirement in any specific major or area of study (such as number of courses or units), successful applicants will typically have acquired significant academic preparation in the liberal arts and humanities (e.g., literature, language, philosophy, the fine arts, history, etc.) and behavioral or social sciences (e.g., anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, geography, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, etc.)

Admission requirements for MSW:
The minimum requirement for admission eligibility is a GPA of 3.0 for all coursework completed after the first two years (typically the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of undergraduate study
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the GRE is not required/optional for the Fall 2025 MSW/MPP application.
Applicants who do not submit GRE scores are required to submit a quantitative resume for the MPP Admissions Committee’s review

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Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy
at
UC Berkeley
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#5	Sociology QS, 2026
#6	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#3	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy
at
UC Berkeley
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of California - Berkeley Campus
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Liberal

Stressful

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

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

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 5650

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 107575

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read more

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Master of Financial Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.0

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1925

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024Read more

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Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2020

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!

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1225

Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 40275

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2023Read more

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Yuvaraj Tankala Verified Icon

Bachelor of Arts- Computer Science - Batch of 2022

5.0

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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Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy
at
UC Berkeley
Highlights

Master of Social Work/Master of Public Policy is offered by School of Social Welfare under University of California - Berkeley Campus, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 3 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.