Overview

Our team of Berkeley faculty, industry experts, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, will make sure you learn the mindset and behaviors that drive success. Startup Semester at the University of California, Berkeley focuses on leadership, innovation, and execution to prepare you for your role as a founder, business, or technical leader in today's dynamic global economy. Join us for Startup Semester: It all starts here!

Who Should Apply?

SCET believes team diversity is a key driver of success. Startup Semester is a competitive full semester program designed for upper-division undergraduates from a wide range of academic disciplines seeking to:

Build a technology startup

Create social impact through technology

Innovate and lead from within a large company

Develop a robust network of mentors

Engage with the world’s leading startup ecosystem

Programme Structure

Core Requirements

A. Richard Newton Lecture Series

Challenge Lab

SCET Course Electives

Additional UC Berkeley Course Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Computer Sciences View 105 other Masters in Innovation Management in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3 _{(recommended)}

Students must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program, and in good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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

Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at their home university.

We give preference to third and fourth-year students who have a demonstrated track record of achievement. We accept students who are studying engineering, business, design, social sciences, sciences or the arts as long as they have a passion for technology entrepreneurship.

English proficiency, strong academic credentials, and demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and innovation are required.

UC Berkeley requires that students show proof of funding for the entire duration of their stay. Proof of funding documentation will be required as part of your application as a Concurrent Enrollee through UC Berkeley Extension.
Demonstrated interest or experience with startup or innovation projects.

Tuition Fee

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International

12254 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12254 USD for the full programme during 6 months.
National

12254 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12254 USD for the full programme during 6 months.
In-State

6132 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6132 USD for the full programme during 6 months.

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

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Available Scholarships

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