Overview

Visiting student Jingyue tells us about her experience coming to Berkeley to study for a semester. A software engineer major, Jingyue plans to apply for graduate school, focusing on human-centered applications. And helping her get there is our BGA programme.

Key Facts

Before you arrive in Berkeley Global Access Programme at University of California, Berkeley, you'll take a specially prepared online orientation course that covers everything from housing, transportation, safety, health insurance, student life and the course enrollment process. Dedicated advisers will be on hand to answer any of your questions. Once you arrive in Berkeley, you'll meet other students and programme staff at the new student welcome event. There will also be other opportunities for you to gather with students through our various orientation activities, including trips to local attractions, campus tours and much more!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Statistics

Social Sciences

Business

Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 4 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

12 alternative credits

12–18 academic units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States
Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate Coursework: 1 fully completed semester or more years
GPA 3.0
Meet any prerequisites of courses you intend to take

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15100 USD / full

≈ 15100 USD / full
Out-of-State

15100 USD / full

≈ 15100 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15100 USD / full

≈ 15100 USD / full

Additional Details

Total Program and Tuition Fees - $15,100–$20,200

Living costs

Berkeley

United States

1750 - 2820 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

The Berkeley Global Access Program is excited to announce scholarship opportunities, of up to $2,000 each, to be applied toward the program cost.

You must apply to the program and the scholarship at the same time. No exceptions.

Eligibility

Note: Students who are financially sponsored by their university are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Current undergraduates or recent graduates / graduate students
3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) in your undergraduate or graduate studies

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Berkeley Global Access Programme.

Available Scholarships

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

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Financing

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