University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, United States · QS World Rank #17
Living cost in Berkeley: USD 26,412/yr official source
Living cost in United States: USD 18,048/yr official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 90 | — |
Graduate Division minimum for all graduate programmes; individual departments may require higher. Duolingo is not accepted · official source
Verified programmes (6)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Health and Environment MPH | Environmental Policy, Global Health | 24 moIntake: Sep | USD 49,601/yr | See official page |
| Health Policy and Management MPH | Health Economics, Health Systems Management | 24 moIntake: Sep | USD 49,601/yr | See official page |
| Master of Development Practice (MDP) | International Development | 21 moIntake: Sep | USD 63,064/yr | See official page |
| Master of Public Affairs (MPA) | Public Policy | 12 moIntake: Sep | USD 70,948 total | See official page |
| Master of Public Policy (MPP) | Public Policy | 24 moIntake: Sep | USD 53,643/yr | See official page |
| Master's in Energy and Resources (MA/MS) | Environmental Policy, Energy Transition | 24 moIntake: Sep | USD 41,176/yr | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does University of California, Berkeley offer?
We have verified 6 master's programmes at University of California, Berkeley against its official pages, concentrated in Environmental Policy, Global Health, Health Economics, Health Systems Management, International Development.
How much is international tuition at University of California, Berkeley?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about USD 41,176–70,948. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does University of California, Berkeley require?
University of California, Berkeley's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 7 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in Berkeley as a student?
Student living costs in Berkeley are around USD 26,412/yr (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at University of California, Berkeley?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in United States include: AAUW International Fellowships, Fulbright Foreign Student Program, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program and 3 more.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.