OpenFieldUC Berkeley Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
World-leading engineering master's program focusing on structural mechanics, earthquake engineering, sustainable water resources, and climate adaptation.
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 civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (GPA 3.5+ / 4.0).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- General GRE optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose showing interest in resilient infrastructure and climate systems.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded via Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) appointments with full tuition coverage and USD $40,000/year living stipend
- Application fee
- USD $140 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition coverage through sponsored research assistantships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Fall admission cycle 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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