$17,579 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Computer Science
- The Master of Science (M.Sc) in Computing Science at the University of California is a 2 years program.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) offers two graduate programs in Computer Science:
- The Master of Science (MSc)
- The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- The Master of Science (MSc) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, is a chance to lay the groundwork for pursuing a PhD.
- Students may only apply to one single degree program or one concurrent degree program per admission term.
- A minimum of 24 units is required to complete by the students.
- This program focus on specialized research, rigorous coursework, and superb faculty mentorship.
- Students have the opportunity to study and do research with faculty world-renowned for their innovation and discovery.
- In MSc degree, students can also select the courses such as:
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- In this program, students have to complete a capstone project.
- The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.
- The key strength is the array of cross-disciplinary, team-driven projects.
- It has 190 active faculty members, 21 research areas, and 60 EECS-affiliated centers and labs.
- University of California, Berkeley has the highest number of distinguished graduate programs ranked in the top 10 in their fields by the United States National Research Council.
- It ranks 4th according to U.S. News as a Best Global Universities Ranking list 2020.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $3044 | $3044 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $7551 | $7551 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 | $699 |
| Total Fees | $17579 | $17579 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
- Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
- The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.
English Language proficiency:
- All students from countries or political entities in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency.
- This applies to students from Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries, and Quebec (Canada).
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.