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    Civil Engineering

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    Berkeley, USMSIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $25,628.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    17%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    250
    Cohort
    students
    24
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is a 24-credit, 9-month, in-person MS program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $25,628 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides deeper knowledge in one of seven specializations including Construction Systems, Environmental Engineering, GeoSystems Engineering, Structural Engineering Mechanics and Materials, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Energy Civil Infrastructure and Climate. It consists of 24 units of coursework completed over two semesters.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90/120 iBT (230 CBT, 570 PBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min most recent overall band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $21,600.00
    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 Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is $25,628 across 24 required credits.
    Is Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 9 months and 24 credits.
    What GPA is required for Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B)
    Is Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Civil Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.