Applying for Graduate Admission

Thank you for considering UC Berkeley for graduate study! We value and welcome students from a diverse set of backgrounds, nations, cultures, and experiences. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Who is eligible?

You are eligible to apply if you have an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) at an accredited institution or will have completed it prior to matriculating at Berkeley.

We recommend that applicants have a satisfactory average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale. Undergraduate research, training and/or work experience can be helpful.

Application Process

The 2025-2026 Graduate Admissions Application (opens in a new tab) is now open. Please check your program of interest’s application deadline, and submit by 8:59 p.m. PST.

Reminder: Applicants may apply to only one degree program or one concurrent degree program per application term. UC Berkeley does not offer ad hoc joint degree programs or cotutelle agreements with other universities.

Schools with Separate Applications: Haas Business (opens in a new tab), Berkeley Law (opens in a new tab), Optometry OD (opens in a new tab), Public Health On-Campus MPH (opens in a new tab), Information Data Science MIDS, (opens in a new tab) and Cybersecurity MICS (opens in a new tab) applicants should apply through their respective schools.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of California, Berkeley publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes current campus security policies plus crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. It also contains contact information for various campus and community resources related to crime prevention, reporting resources, and survivor assistance.

You may use the link below to access a digital copy of the current report. Paper copies of the current report are available free of charge and may be requested by emailing clery@berkeley.edu.

UC Berkeley Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (opens in a new tab)

Have questions? Read our Admissions FAQ page or contact the Graduate Admissions Office.