Overview

Immerse yourself in our diverse community, giving you new perspectives and inspiration to think about the world in new ways.

Education

Choose from thousands of courses—either those you can't find at your home university or those that will provide transfer credit toward earning your degree.

The Berkeley Global Access program is offered by the University of California, Berkeley.

In this exciting program, you will have a great learning experience that will give you an advantage when applying to graduate school or a future job. Make sure your story involves one of the most renowned universities in the world!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Statistics
Social Sciences
Business
Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

12 alternative credits

12–18 academic units

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Studies View 163 other Masters in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications are open to university students (undergraduate and graduate levels) and recent graduates.
Undergraduate Coursework: 1 fully completed semester or more years
GPA 3.0
Prerequisites Meet any prerequisites of courses you intend to take

Tuition Fee

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International

27800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13900 USD per semester during 6 months.
National

27800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13900 USD per semester during 6 months.
In-State

27800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13900 USD per semester during 6 months.

$13,900–$18,400

Living costs for Berkeley

1750 - 2820 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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