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    Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.)

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    Berkeley, USMAOnline9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $63,390.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    12%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    158
    Cohort
    students
    25
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 25-credit, 9-month, online MA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $63,390 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers a customizable master's degree with interdisciplinary concentrations in areas like advanced electronics manufacturing and materials, AI/ML robotics and controls, and energy infrastructure and the environment, completed through required concentration courses, electives, and a capstone project.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #3 Graduate Mechanical Engineering
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 minimum total score (Tests taken from June 1, 2024 to January 20, 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley is $63,390 across 25 required credits.
    Is Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 9 months and 25 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
    Is Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Aerospace Engineering (M.A.E.) at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.