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    Operations Research

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    Berkeley, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $40,064.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    24
    Credits
    $135.00
    App fee

    Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley is a 24-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $40,064 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Full-time one-year program covering theory, computational tools, and methods for data-driven decision-making in domains such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, energy, finance, consulting, data science, management, robotics, logistics, and human factors. Focuses on advanced courses in optimization, modeling, simulation, decision analytics, and service operations with industry applications.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum score is required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 for the internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 on a 9-point scale

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $25,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley is $40,064 across 24 required credits.
    Is Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 1 year and 24 credits.
    What GPA is required for Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
    Is Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Operations Research at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.