OpenFieldUC Berkeley Master of Science in Computer Science (Plan I Thesis)
Two-year research-focused Master of Science program culminating in an original scientific thesis supervised by world-renowned EECS faculty.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in computer science or quantitative sciences with strong academic marks.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework excellence in algorithms, operating systems, and theory.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental research assistantships providing tuition coverage and monthly stipends available for admitted students
- Application fee
- USD $140 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully subsidized for students holding research assistant appointments.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual 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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