M.Sc Materials Science and Engineering at UC-Berkeley [UC BERKELEY], Berkeley Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

M.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering at University of California: Fees, Eligibility, Entry Requirements, Admission Deadlines & Scholarships

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1868established year
43204enrollment
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Berkeleycampus
6.9/10

Master of Engineering [M.Eng] (Materials Science and Engineering)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #5 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$61,216 /Yr

6 Students Applied
4 Students Admitted

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Dec 6, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$61216

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing & Utilities$19072
Food$9356

Per Credit Tuition Fee: $ 2448.64

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$12762
2023$29578
2022$5721
2021$5721

Important Dates

  • The Upcoming Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake is Tentative Based on Previous Year’s
EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake Dec 6, 2025

Applications are now Passed for Fall 2025 Intake, with classes starting on September 2025. The course covers topics such as thermodynamics of solids, crystal structure and bonding, defects in solids, and computational materials science, along with technical electives in areas like semiconductor materials, photovoltaic materials, deformation and fatigue.

The M.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering from University of California includes the following modules:

 Years

 Core Modules

 Optional Modules

Year 1

  • Survey of Materials Science

  • Thermodynamics of Solids

  • Thermodynamics, Phase Behavior, and Transport Phenomena in Materials

  • Crystal Structure and Bonding

  • Theory of Electronic Microscopy and X-Ray Diffraction

  • Defects in Solids

  • Computational Materials Science

  • Deformation, Fracture, and Fatigue

  • Environmental Effects on Materials Properties and Behavior

  • Properties of Dielectric and Magnetic Materials

  • Optical Materials and Devices

  • Fuel Cells, Batteries, and Chemical Sensors

  • Thin Film Science and Technology

  • Photovoltaic Materials

  • Semiconductor Materials

  • Macromolecular Science in Biotechnology and Medicine


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

 Requirement Type

 Details

 College Name

 Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership

Academic Qualification

  • Degree Requirement: A B.S. or B.A. from an accredited institution with a strong technical background equivalent to a B.S. in Engineering (Materials Science & Engineering degree not mandatory).
  • GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Undergraduate Training: Sufficient undergraduate training to undertake graduate work in your chosen field is necessary.
  • Standardized Test: GRE/GMAT is not required, its Optional and it can be waived based on academic background, experience, and other application materials.
GRE Score
  • Quantitative Reasoning >90th percentile.
  • Verbal Reasoning >70th percentile.
  • Analytical Writing >3.5.

English Language Requirement

  • TOEFL iBT: 90.
  • IELTS: 7.0.

Documents Required

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

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 $155

 Course Credits  25 Credits

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

155

Application Fees

25

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
Guru Gobind Singh Fellowship$30,000Student must be a graduate of an Indian or Pakistani university in designated area.
Fung Excellence Scholarship25–50% of tuition and feesAll full-time MEng applicants, merit-based award
Campus FellowshipsVaries, usually partial tuitionMerit-based, all students, including Indian students can apply if eligible



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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Support Scholarships for Young WomenScholarship per student$ 15,000/Yr$15,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Hani Zeini ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Arkansas ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based

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