OpenFieldUC Berkeley PhD in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS)
The world's highest-ranked public EECS doctoral program, offering unmatched research in foundational artificial intelligence, robotics, computer systems, and microelectronics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or mathematics with near-perfect GPA.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- General GRE not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated original research track record in computer science or engineering.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from researchers familiar with candidate's work.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Full tuition remission plus monthly Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) stipend exceeding USD $44,000/year and health insurance
- Application fee
- USD $140 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by research appointments or fellowships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual Fall admission deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of California, Berkeley documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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