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 2025-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Computer Sciences View 155 other Masters in Entrepreneurship 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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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

24508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12254 USD per semester during 6 months.
National

24508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12254 USD per semester during 6 months.
In-State

12264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6132 USD per semester 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.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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