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    Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.)

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    Berkeley, USMCSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $69,490.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Cohort
    students
    29
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 29-credit, 1-year, in-person MCS program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $69,490 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year professional master's program providing core knowledge in climate science, economics, policy, technology, business, data sciences, and carbon accounting, plus a capstone project applying skills to real-world climate challenges across sectors.

    Focus: coursework

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 30, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE/GMAT optional; no minimum
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GRE/GMAT optional; no minimum
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 iBT
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall

    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 Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley is $69,490 across 29 required credits.
    Is Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 1 year and 29 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) 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 Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Climate Solutions (M.C.S.) at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.