Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

PRE-ADMISSIONS QUESTIONS

· What can I do to prepare my application to UC Berkeley?

· Does EECS accept applications for the Spring semester?

· Does the department have a supplemental application?

· Does the university accept three (3) year degrees?

· What are the minimum requirements to be considered for admission to a graduate program in EECS?

· My undergraduate degree is not in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (CS). Can I still apply to a graduate program in EECS?

· Is it possible to apply to two departments?

· What are your degree options for admission?

· Do I need a Masters to apply for the Ph.D. program/Can I apply to the Ph.D. program directly?

· Do you have a separate application process for students who wish to transfer to your program from another university?

· Can I transfer credit from another university?

· If I already have a Masters of Science or a PhD can I apply to your program?

· Do you accept recommendation letters from industry/outside of academia?

· Do you accept more than three letters of recommendation?

APPLICATION INFORMATION

· Do I need to pay the application fee?

· What is the departmental GRE code?

· Does the department require any GRE subject tests?

· If I take the GRE more than once, which scores do you consider?

· How important is the writing/verbal portion of the GRE?

· What is the departmental TOEFL code?

· Who needs to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores?

· What TOEFL or IELTS score do I need to be considered for admission?

· Can I submit test scores before I apply?

· Does the department require that I calculate and list my grade-point average (GPA) on the application?

· Does the department require applicants to contact faculty before submitting an application?

· Where do I send transcripts?

· What do I need to do to reactivate an old application?/What do I need to do to reapply?

· How do I apply for a Teaching or Research Assistantship (GSI or GSR)?

· What are the guidelines to submitting letters of recommendation?

· If I apply ON the deadline, will my recommenders be able to submit their letters in time for the review?

· When does the application review begin? Does the department have a rolling application process?

· How can I include papers I have written or a resume with my online application?

· How do I apply for a merit-based fellowship?

· Do I complete the online application's financial forms to apply for a fellowship if I chose a Masters of Science as my degree goal?

· Once I apply, how do I check the status of my application?

· When will I be notified whether I have been admitted?

ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM

· It is possible to add a degree once I am in the department?

· Is there a part-time option?

· Do you offer EECS courses or degree programs online?

· How long does it take to complete an M.S. degree? A Ph.D. degree? An M.Eng. degree? A MAS-IC degree?

· Where can I find the department degree requirements in detail?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· How much does your graduate program cost?

· What type of financial assistance is available for international students?

· Whom do I contact if I have a question that is not answered here?

Does EECS accept applications for the Spring semester?

Only the MAS-IC Program has spring admission. For all other programs, we ONLY offer admission for the Fall.

Does the department have a supplemental application?

No, we do not have a supplemental application for our graduate programs.

Does the university accept three (3) year degrees?

We accept some three-year Bologna Process bachelor-level degrees. The Graduate Division requires a bachelor-level honors degree from applicants from universities in Australia and New Zealand who have completed three-year degrees. We do not accept three years degrees from India.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UC Berkeley

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)