Overview

Academic Opportunities for Berkeley Physics International Education at University of California, Berkeley:

Study physics with some of the world’s brightest students and most distinguished faculty
Course offerings include quantum mechanics, atomic physics, solid state physics, biophysics, string theory, cosmology, thermal and statistical physics, data science and more at the #1 public university in the US

Complete UC Berkeley courses that will count toward credit at students' home universities

Programme Benefits

Major Programme designated advising with professional advisors in the UC Berkeley Physics Department

Exclusive faculty-BPIE student lunches which allow visiting students an opportunity to meet and hear from our faculty about their academic experience and research while enjoying lunch in a small and informal setting

Participate in research lab tours

Learn about research at our Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Poster Sessions (Spring Semester)

Workshops on Applying to Graduate School as International Students

Career Exploration Panels

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Relativity

Quantum Physics

Statistical Physics

Electromagnetism

Physics of Energy

Plasma Waves

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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Credits

12 alternative credits

academic units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

Physics View 406 other Masters in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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125

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Other requirements

General requirements

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL*: 90 (iBT)

IELTS*: 7

Duolinguo*: 125

Open to students who have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate studies and recent college graduates

Minimum 3.0 GPA in Physics

Must meet course prerequisites

*An interview, in person or online may be required

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

21900 USD / full

≈ 21900 USD / full
Out-of-State

21900 USD / full

≈ 21900 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21900 USD / full

≈ 21900 USD / full

Additional Details

Program cost is $21,900 for one semester; $43,800 for a full year.

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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