Program Overview

Master of Engineering Program

The Master of Engineering is a one-year program designed for students who plan to join the engineering profession following graduation. This accelerated program develops the professional engineering leaders of the future who understand the technical, economic, and social issues of applied science and engineering. The Berkeley MEng integrates engineering coursework with classes in leadership and core management concepts. Students tackle actual industry challenges through case studies and their capstone project.

Program Structure

• Full-Time, 9 Month Program:
  • Classes taught by top Berkeley Engineering faculty
  • Cross-disciplinary cohort and teams include students from multiple engineering departments
  • Completed in one academic year — Fall and Spring only, 12 units each
  • Two leadership bootcamps, August and January
  • Small classes encourage interaction with students, teachers, and industry collaborators
  • Networks are reinforced through career advising and placement, access to alumni industry connection access, and other services.
• Part-Time, 2-4 Years Decelerated Program:
  • One to three courses per semester over 2-4 years
  • Same classes as full-time students, taught by top Berkeley Engineering faculty
  • Students take technical electives first, followed by the yearlong Engineering Leadership courses and Capstone Project
  • Cross-disciplinary cohort and teams include students from multiple engineering departments
  • Two leadership bootcamps, August and January
  • Small classes encourage interaction with students, teachers, and industry collaborators
  • Networks are reinforced through career advising and placement, access to alumni industry connection access, and other services.

Areas of Concentration

• Advanced Energy Technology
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomechanics
• Control of Robotic and Autonomous Systems
• Fluids and Ocean
• MEMS/Nano
• Mechanics and Dynamics
• Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing Processes
• Product Design
• Sports Engineering Sciences

Admissions Requirements

• Resume, transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, 2 short essays, GRE test (optional)
• GRE: No minimum requirement. Average admittee: >90% in Quantitative, >70% Verbal, >3.5 score Analytical
• TOEFL or IELTS for International students
• Strong technical background equivalent to an engineering bachelor’s degree.
• Average admissions rate for M.Eng program: 12%

Career Placements

Some recent graduates from the Mechanical Engineering MEng program have been hired at:

• Apple
• Lockheed Martin
• Applied Materials
• Motorola
• BAE Systems
• RoboTerra
• Bio-Rad
• Sandia National Labs
• Bosch
• Schlumberger
• Delphi Labs Silicon Valley
• Shell
• Energy Solutions
• Space Systems Loral
• General Motors
• TEC Systems
• Haxis Labs
• Tesla
• HP
• Western Digital
• Intuitive Surgical
• Many more...

Program Details

The Master of Engineering program is designed to combine technical expertise with business leadership, preparing students for a career in the engineering profession. The program includes a capstone project where students tackle actual industry challenges, and it offers a range of areas of concentration to suit different interests and career goals. The program is available in both full-time and part-time formats, allowing students to choose the pace that best fits their needs. With its strong focus on leadership development, career placement, and industry connections, the Master of Engineering program at Berkeley is an excellent choice for students looking to advance their careers in engineering.