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    Applied Mathematics

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    Berkeley, USMAIn-person
    STEM-OPT
    $63,390.00
    Tuition
    20
    Credits

    Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley is a 20-credit, in-person MA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $63,390 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The M.A. application is only available to current Ph.D. students at UC Berkeley interested in a simultaneous M.A. in Mathematics. There is no external, terminal program for the M.A. degree.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    May 18, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Refer to Graduate Division: Tests June 1, 2024-Jan 20, 2026: 90 total; after Jan 21, 2026: 4.5 total (internet-based). IELTS accepted.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS 7.0 (UC Berkeley Graduate Division minimum)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $25,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley is $63,390 across 20 required credits.
    Is Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 20 credits.
    What GPA is required for Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.5 cumulative graduate GPA
    Is Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Applied Mathematics at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.