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

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

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation
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Berkeleycampus
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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Mechanical Engineering)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Course Offered by

Ranked #5 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$27,864 /Yr

3 Students Applied
2 Students Admitted

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Dec 1, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$27864

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing & Utilities$16659
Transportation$3112

 Per Credit Tuition Fee: $ 1548

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$12762
2023$29578
2022$5721
2021$26544

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 1, 2025

Applications are now Passed for Fall 2025 Intake, with classes starting on September 2025. The course covers topics such as Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Dynamics and Control, Robotics, Structural Mechanics, Computational Methods, Heat Transfer, Energy Systems, and a Capstone Research Project.

The M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California includes the following modules:

 Years

 Core Modules

 Optional Modules

Year 1

  • Thermodynamics

  • Dynamics and Control

  • Engineering Computation

  • Heat Transfer

  • Solid Mechanics

  • Fluid Mechanics

  • Computational Mechanics

  • Mechanics of Materials

  • Robotics

  • Energy Systems

  • Structural Mechanics

  • Advanced Thermodynamics

  • Materials Science

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics

 Year 2 
  • Advanced Control Systems

  • Advanced Energy Systems

  • Engineering Ethics and Leadership

  • Capstone Project (Research-based or Industry-based)

  • Biomechanics

  • Nanotechnology

  • Mechatronics

  • Manufacturing Systems

  • Smart Sensors and IoT

  • Advanced Robotics and AI

  • Product Design and Development

  • Structural Dynamics


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

 Requirement Type

 Details

 School Name  College of Engineering

Academic Qualification

  • Degree Requirement: A bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering curriculum or its equivalent, as determined by the department.
  • GPA Requirement: A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Adequate undergraduate training to undertake graduate work in mechanical engineering

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  36 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

36

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.
Hertz FellowshipStipend + tuition remissionGraduate students in applied physical, biological, or engineering sciences.
Graduate Student Instructorships (TA)$25,000–$30,000 (approx.) + feesGraduate students who are also working as teaching assistants.
Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) AppointmentsVariesGraduate students working as research assistants.



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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$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
TEC ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Hani Zeini ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Arkansas ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific

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