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 Programme is offered by the University of California, Berkeley.

In this exciting programme, 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
- 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

Disciplines

General Studies View 145 other Masters in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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

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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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of California, Berkeley and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

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International

15100 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15100 USD for the full programme during 4 months.
National

15100 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15100 USD for the full programme during 4 months.
In-State

15100 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15100 USD for the full programme during 4 months.

Total Program and Tuition Fees - $15,100–$20,200 (BGA price depends on number of enrolled units)

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.

Financing

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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

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

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