University of California
Berkeley, California
Application for Admission
Basic Requirements
The minimum graduate admission requirements are:
- a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;
- a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and
- enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
Satisfying minimal standards, however, does not guarantee your admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of places available. As a result, many well-qualified applicants cannot be accommodated.
Many departments and groups have additional requirements, including the GRE, TOEFL score minimums, and GPA minimums. Please check the information provided by the department for additional requirements.
Prepare Your Application
When to do it: Begin at least 3 months before you apply.
You can apply for Fall admission beginning in September the year before you plan to attend. To prepare be sure to complete the following steps:
- Take required tests
- Request required transcripts
- Identify and contact your recommenders (confirm their contact info)
- Write your personal statement
- Confirm and satisfy additional departmental requirements
- Read the Admissions FAQ