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    Information Science/Studies

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    Berkeley, USMIDSOnline2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $46,125.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    67
    Cohort
    students
    48
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley is a 48-credit, 2-year, online MIDS program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $46,125 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers data science including research design, statistics, data engineering, machine learning, visualization, natural language processing, and ethics. It emphasizes extracting insights from real-world data using analytical methods and tools.

    Focus: coursework

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 5, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min As of Fall 2021, we no longer require the GRE/GMAT.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min As of Fall 2021, we no longer require the GRE/GMAT.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min at least 90 on the Internet-based TOEFL
    IELTS
    required
    Min at least 7.0 out of 9.0 on the IELTS Academic test

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $120,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $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 Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley is $46,125 across 48 required credits.
    Is Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    Is Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley cohort?
    Information Science/Studies at University of California-Berkeley typically enrolls around 67 students per cohort.