Program Overview

Program Overview

The UC Berkeley Master of Engineering Program (MEng) is a leadership-oriented program that sets itself apart through its capstone experience, innovative curriculum, and award-winning faculty.

Program Structure

• Full-Time Schedule
• Part-Time Option
• MBA/MEng

Engineering Departments

• Bioengineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
• Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Tech+PLUS Certificates

Leadership Development

• Core Leadership Courses
• Communications for Engineering Leaders (E295)
• Leadership Teaching Team
• Affinity Groups
• Fung-Sponsored Courses

Capstone

• Project Format
• Curriculum Integration
• Selection Process
• Project Profiles

Career Development

• Career Programming
• Employment Data

Why Berkeley?

• Real-World Application: Lead real-world projects at the intersection of engineering and business through the capstone experience program.
• Capstone Projects: Engage in hands-on capstone projects with faculty, industry, and other partners for real-world impact integration of strategy development, IP analysis, communication effectiveness, business plan development.
• Innovative Curriculum: Learn through diverse methods including cases, lectures, simulations, exercises, and technical research and design, with content developed real-time with local technology leaders.
• Award-Winning Faculty: Immerse yourself in innovative pedagogy. Experience case studies, lectures, simulations, and group exercises developed by leadership professors, students, and Silicon Valley industry experts.
• Career Acceleration: Expand your network through dedicated career support services and access to alumni, industry connections, and Silicon Valley luminaries.
• Proximity to Silicon Valley: Gain insight from leading decision makers and become part of an interdisciplinary student cohort and complete core curriculum together. Receive tailored advising with a focus on professional development and career services.

Student Ambassadors

Student ambassadors are current MEng students from various engineering departments who are available to chat about their experience in the program and provide a window into life at UC Berkeley.

• Sharaf Hossain
• Abdulmajeed Aljasim
• Ashika Deshpande
• Zihua Deng
• Sanjana Pemmaraju
• Karisma Vyas
• Logan Kinajil-Moran

Other Ways to Engage

Information Sessions

Meet admissions advisors, current students, and alumni involved with the Berkeley MEng by viewing an on-demand information session or joining us at one of our events. You are also welcome to attend a virtual campus tour.