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    Nuclear Engineering

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    Berkeley, USMEngIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $63,305.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    20
    Cohort
    students
    24
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is a 24-credit, 1-year, in-person MEng program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $63,305 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Accelerated professional program combining technical specialization in areas such as nuclear reactors design, applied nuclear science, nuclear materials, or medical physics with leadership, business, and management skills. Culminates in a hands-on team-oriented capstone design project.

    Focus: coursework
    8 (US News)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 7, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min We highly recommend, but not require the GRE
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum score of 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Minimum overall band score of 7 on the academic module test

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $115,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $36,774.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is $63,305 across 24 required credits.
    Is Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 1 year and 24 credits.
    What GPA is required for Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade point average of 3.0 or “B”
    Is Nuclear Engineering at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Nuclear 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.