Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UC Berkeley

Five Year B.S./M.S. Program

What Is the 5 Year BS/MS Program?
How It Differs from the Existing Program
The Research Project
The Research Project Report
What Degree Is Earned
Who Is Eligible To Apply?
When Should I Apply?
What You Need To Apply
Interview Process
Application-To-Decision Timeline
Online Application Instructions
Department Forms
Statement Of Purpose (SOP) Advice
Course Requirements
Academic Residency Requirement
EECS Impacted Courses
Sample Programs
How Do I Find A Research Advisor?
Final Semester Senior Year Advising
GSI Policy
Change of Degree Goal Policy
Maximum Duration Policy
Breadth Courses Policy
Collaborative Industry Project Policy
Unit Credit From Backdated Grad Standing
I Was Denied. Now What?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Helpful Websites

   

What You Need To Apply

For the Graduate Division Application:

Graduate Division's Online Application which includes:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation, from faculty as well as industrial supervisors is ideal
  • Application Fee

For the EECS Department:

  • Department Supplemental Materials:
  • The GRE exam is not required for the 5th Year M.S. Program. However, if you are not chosen for the 5th Year M.S. Program and would like to be considered for the research-oriented M.S or Ph.D programs or the industry-oriented M.Eng. or MAS-IC programs, you must submit GRE scores by their admissions deadlines.

More information about applying online can be found at 5th Year M.S. Instructions.

The application materials are due October 15, 2013, by 11:59pm, Pacific Standard Time.