Berkeley Mechanical Engineering is the top ranked public mechanical engineering program in the nation and consistently ranked as one of the top mechanical engineering departments in the world. Our teaching and research laboratories are among the most active, innovative and productive in the nation, and our faculty and students represent the best, the brightest and the most diverse.

Course Information

University

University of California

School / College

Berkeley Engineering College

Course Duration

2 years

Class Size

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University Ranking

2015 US News Rank : 3

Financials

Tuition Fees

$ 41,790 per year (full-time)

Cost of Living

Scholarships

Financial support for most graduate students may be found in the form of fellowships, teaching and research assistant-ships. Many students are also able to find employment during the summer months in local industry. Fellowships are an excellent form of support. We encourage you to check for current information of available fellowships with our Graduate Division. We strongly encourage all our applicants to apply for financial assistance from sources outside the university as well. Government fellowships, such as the National Science Foundation Fellowship (NSF), and the National Defense Science and Engineering (NDSEG) are excellent examples of outside fellowships. International students should also review the information at the Berkeley International Office.

Course Details

Course Structure

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering can be done in conjunction with a PhD (for the MS/PhD option) or alone. Degrees are granted after completion of programs of study that emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for analysis of problems. Students must have a bachelors degree in one of the accredited engineering curricula or satisfy the equivalent of a bachelors degree in engineering as determined by the department concerned for admission to this program.

International Exchange & Double Degrees

To supplement a degree in Mechanical Engineering, students also have the option of also participate in any of the following programs:

• The Engineering and Business for Sustainability
• Designated Emphasis in Energy Science and Technology – DEEST
• Designated Emphasis in Development Engineering – Dev Eng
• Computational Science and Engineering
• Course Work Only (CWO)

Internships

• Student Summer Job, Earth Science Division, LBNL
• Academic Mentors for Online International Internship Program, InGenius Prep
• Various Summer Jobs, Summer Jobs That Matter

Requirements

Research & Technical Papers

Mechanical engineering is perhaps the most “broad-based” of the engineering disciplines. The links below show that graduates from mechanical engineering can find exciting careers in aerospace, automobile design, consumer electronics, biotechnology and bioengineering, software engineering, and business.

Text / Exam Scores

GRE : The institution code for UC Berkeley is 4833. No minimum Score limit, on an average 90th percentile, valid for 5 years.
TOEFL : Recent score must be at least 570 for the paper-pencil test, at least 230 for the computer-based test, or at least 90 for the Internet-based test (iBT). Compulsory for non English applicant.

Work Experience

Not required, but work experience is appreciable.

Recommendations

DUE Tuesday, January 6, 2016. Letters of Recommendations will be gathered electronically as part of the Online Application.
Having more than 3 letters, though we allow it, is not recommended. Due to the volume of applications we receive every year, there is no guarantee that additional letters will be read. Also, please note that we may verify the authenticity of the letters submitted for you.
It can be a good idea to ask your recommenders if they can write you a good, detailed letter. The best letters gauge your ability and potential for research and graduate study as well as your leadership capability, often citing examples from the recommenders own experiences with you.For more advice, please visit the Career Center website.

Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.

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Application Details

Universtiy Contact

Application Deadlines

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 11:59 PM PST with all supplemental material (3 Letters of Recommendation, All Test Scores from ETS).

Course Start Date

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Careers & Employment News

Employment Services

All applications are to be made online.Before starting an online application, prospective applicants should first identify their desired program and learn about the specific deadlines and any departmental application requirements. To start a new application click here:https://gradadmit.berkeley.edu/apply/start.html. Once you are on the above page select a program and apply accordingly. Already existing candidates can directly login to https://gradadmit.berkeley.edu/apply/login.html.

Employment Stats

Callisto/CalJobs Student

Whether you are looking for part-time employment as a student or that first career position after you graduate, CalJobs is your gateway to job search success.Part of Callisto, CalJobs provides access to over 26,000 jobs and internships a year. These listings cover the private, non-profit, and public sectors, and are posted by employers who have specifically targeted Cal students and alumni.
CalJobs listings include:

• Full-time jobs
• Part-time jobs (both on and off campus)
• Internships and summer opportunities
• Temporary jobs and projects

Career Events

Career Center : The career center of university of California provides a wide range of facilities from choosing a major to exploring different career options to finding internships to looking for part-time and full-time employment to preparing for graduate, law, or medical school, our first class career counselors and staff, programs, and resources are available to you every step of the way.

Top Recruiters

Career Fairs and Forums

Meet with employers in an informal setting, and learn more about job and internship opportunities offered by companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations where you might like to work.Graduate and

Professional School Fairs

Meet representatives from programs across the nation and in a wide variety of disciplines, who can provide the latest on admission requirements, fellowship opportunities, and other key information.

Campus & Alumni Community

There are 80+ alumni chapters and online alumni communities around the country. Join the tens of thousands of alumni nationwide by volunteering and networking with local alumni.

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How to Apply

• Online Application
• Application Fee
• Uploaded Official Transcripts (PDF Format)
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Major Field and Research Focus Area
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Three (3) Faculty of your Preference