B.S Civil Engineering at UC-Berkeley [UC BERKELEY], Berkeley Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering at University of California: Fees, Eligibility, Entry Requirements, Admission Deadlines & Scholarships

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation
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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Civil Engineering)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #5 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$51,204 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake - Nov 30, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$51204

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$17496
Food$2162

Per Credit Tuition Fee: $ 1706.8


Important Dates

  • The Upcoming Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake is Tentative Based on Previous Year’s.
EventApplication Date
Deadline for Accept the Admission Offer for Fall 2025 Intake May 1, 2025
Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake Nov 30, 2025

Applications are now Passed for Fall 2025 Intake, with classes starting on September 2025. The course covers topics such as structural analysis, materials science, fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, transportation systems, construction management, engineering economics, systems analysis, risk assessment, and sustainable infrastructure design.

The B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from University of California includes the following modules:

 Years

 Core Modules

 Optional Modules 

Year 1

  • General Chemistry

  • Calculus I and II

  • Foundations of Data Science

  • Engineered Systems and Sustainability

  • Physics for Scientists and Engineers

  • Design for Future Infrastructure Systems

  • Reading and Composition

 NA
 Year 2 
  • Multivariable Calculus

  • Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

  • Statics

  • Fluid Mechanics

  • Thermodynamics

  • Engineering Geology

  • Humanities/Social Science

  • Basic Science Elective (Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Engineering)
 Year 3
  • Applied Structural Mechanics

  • Engineering Dynamics and Vibrations

  • Structural Engineering

  • Engineering Project Management

  • Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Advanced Engineering Mechanics

  • Engineering Applications Electives (e.g., Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation Engineering)

 Year 4
  • Engineering Project Management

  • Capstone Design Project

  • Advanced Structural Engineering

  • Transportation Infrastructure Management

  • Smart Cities and Internet of Things (IoT) for Civil Engineering

  • Environmental Systems and Sustainability Engineering

  • Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

 Requirement Type

 Details

 College Name

 College of Engineering

Academic Qualification

  • Academic Background:
    • A high school diploma or equivalent for freshman applicants.
    • Completion of A-G subject courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for California residents and 3.4 for non-residents.
  • Academic Courses: Completion of 15 year-long academic courses including:
    • History/Social Science – 2 years

    • English – 4 years

    • Mathematics – 3 years (4 years, including Calculus, recommended for engineering)

    • Laboratory Science – 2 years (3 years, including Physics, recommended for engineering)

    • Language other than English – 2 years

    • Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year

    • College Preparatory Elective – 1 year

Country Specific Requirement
  •  Year X and XII (State Board or CBSE) with average marks above 70%.

English Language Requirement

  • TOEFL iBT: 80 (Preferred: 100).
  • IELTS: 6.5.
  • Duolingo English Test: 115
 Exemptions for English Language Requirement

 Applicants may be exempt from providing English proficiency test scores if they have:

  • U.S. High School Education: Completed at least 3 years of high school in the U.S. with English as the language of instruction.
  • ACT Score: Achieved a score of 30 or higher on the ACT English Language Arts section.
  • SAT Score: Achieved a score of 680 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
  • College-Level English Course: Completed a transferable English composition course with a grade of C or better.

Documents Required

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates.
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency.
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP).
  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
  • Proof of Work Experience (If Have).
  • Financial Documents (For Visa Purposes).
  • Copy of Passport.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 $95

 Course Credits  120 Credits

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

115 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

95

Application Fees

115

ECTS Credits


Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 5 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #4 out of 145 in USA 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 6 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 73 in USA 2025)

US News logo
Engineering 3 out of 198 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 159 in USA 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Berkeley International Office ScholarshipsVaries (usually $500–$3,000)International undergraduates with financial need and academic merit
Rose Hills Summer ScholarshipsStipend for summer researchSophomore, junior, or senior in STEM fields, including Civil Engineering
Bechtel Engineering Scholarship FundVariesAcademic merit, Civil Engineering major



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Support Scholarships for Young WomenScholarship per student$ 15,000/Yr$15,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
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TEC ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
WU Foundation Global 52 ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Hani Zeini ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Arkansas ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific

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