University of California (Berkeley Campus)

It is quite difficult to get into the MS courses at UC Berkeley but it is not the case if an you meet all the admission requirements as given below - 

• A 3 to 4 years UG degree with a good GPA
• A GPA of 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale can give a solid edge (60 to 70% scores)
• English proficiency test like TOEFL or IELTS
• A personal statement
• Official transcripts
• An application made via the official university portal
• Two to three letters of recommendation
• GMAT or GRE scores with great scores

Yes, the MS courses at UC Berkeley can be considered expensive. To pursue the UC Berkeley MS courses, Indian students need to pay a tuition fee and that tuition ranges from INR 22 L to INR 79 L.

And, the factors like housing, health insurance and miscellaneous expenses etc. should be considered by the international students.

There are many specialisations under the MS offered at UC Berkeley. This institution is especially known for Engineering courses and they are often the hardest to get into.

The programme named the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (MS in EECS) is the most challenging to get into as an Indian student. 

The admissions are limited to less than 10 students per cohort.

No, as an Indian student you are not really required to submit the GRE scores for most of the MS courses at UC Berkeley. This university has moved towards the test optional policies now. 

Given below are the areas UC Berkeley focuses more on - 

• A strong statement of purpose
• Academic background 
• Research expereinces

There is a wide range of MS programs offered at UC Berkeley. With a huge focus on strong programs like Engineering, Technology and the data related fields. Some of the key courses are mentioned below, take a look -

• Computer Science 
• Engineering courses like Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear and Materials
• Data Science 
• Cybersecurity and more

These programs will generally last for 1 to 2 years.

University of California Berkeley offer best academic programs for its international students at UG and PG levels. UC Berkeley offer 350+ programs, including UG and PG programs. UCB also offers wide range of online programs across various academic areas. 

The University of California Berkeley is one of the most esteemed universities for higher education in the USA. UC Berkeley tuition cost may vary from one programme to another. University of California Berkeley annual tuition cost for both UG and PG programme is listed below-

The minimum GPA requirements needed for admission in both UG and PG programs are around 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher. Some PG programs might have some different requirements that students can refer to on the official programme page. Applicants are recommended to maintain a decent GPA, keeping in mind the low acceptance rate of the university. Besides GPA other factors also help in contributing to selection such as proof of english proficiency, and submission of all mandatory documents, such as transcripts, LORs, SOP,  work experience, if any, and additional documents required as per the requirements of the desired course.