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Master of Advanced Study in Engineering

Webinar on November 8: How will MAS-E help you to advance your career? Register now!

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Master of Advanced Study in Engineering

UC Berkeley College of Engineering

Accredited degree from a Top 3 Engineering School

Taught and offered by UC Berkeley College of Engineering

Learn from top-tier, world-renowned faculty

Select the courses that best match your career goals

Complete in as little as 9 months

Customize the degree to your schedule

100% online learning

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, live office hours and real-time connections with instructors and peers

$1,750 per unit

($1,750 x 24 units = $42,000), plus applicable per-semester fees, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each unit*

Admissions

Who is this degree program for?

The Berkeley MAS-E is a flexible, online degree program designed for working engineers looking to advance in their careers in engineering. To apply, you should hold a bachelor's degree (or recognized equivalent) in engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited institution. All admitted students will need to meet UC Berkeley's minimum admission requirements (including a 3.0 GPA or equivalent).

Why choose the Berkeley MAS-E?

This unique and prestigious degree program allows students to learn at their own pace with one-credit courses they can choose based on their individual professional goals. This degree program is also 100% online, and fueled by the same top-tier UC Berkeley educators. Learners studying full-time can expect to graduate in as little as 9 months and can capitalize on resources from the UC Berkeley Career Center as well as the GradPro Professional Development program.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is not refundable. If you are a U.S. citizen or current permanent resident, the application fee is $135; for all others, the fee is $155.

U.S. citizens or permanent residents who can demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply for a waiver of the application fee.

See guidelines for waivers.

Upcoming cohorts of the MAS-E degree program

Summer 2025
Applications for Summer 2025 will open on September 12. Priority deadline to apply is December 17.

Admissions information

Applications for the next term are open, apply now!

Important Dates: Note all applications close at 8:59PM PT.

Summer 2025

  • November 8, 2024: Berkeley Engineering Faculty Panel: How will MAS-E help you to advance your career? Register here for the webinar..
  • December 17, 2024: Priority Deadline
  • February 10, 2024: Final Deadline

Interested in Learning More about the MAS-E?

Admissions information

Applications for the next term are open, apply now!

Important Dates: Note all applications close at 8:59PM PT.

Summer 2025

  • November 8, 2024: Berkeley Engineering Faculty Panel: How will MAS-E help you to advance your career? Register here for the webinar..
  • December 17, 2024: Priority Deadline
  • February 10, 2024: Final Deadline

Interested in Learning More about the MAS-E?