Question 1

What are the new MAS-E concentrations and am I affected by the change?

Accepted Answer

Beginning in Spring 2026, the curriculum is organized into three interim interdisciplinary concentrations: Advanced Electronics Manufacturing & Materials (AEMM), Energy, Infrastructure & the Environment (EIE), and AI/ML, Robotics, and Controls (AIRC). Students who enrolled before Spring 2026 may continue under the concentration requirements in place at the time they enrolled.

Question 2

What will appear on my degree certificate, and is there an on-campus equivalent?

Accepted Answer

Graduates earn a Master of Advanced Study in Engineering from UC Berkeley College of Engineering. This is a distinct online degree and does not have an on-campus equivalent. The MAS-E is also identified as a STEM degree.

Question 3

What career options can this degree support?

Accepted Answer

The program is designed to prepare students for senior technical and management roles across engineering fields. Depending on course selection, graduates can align the degree with paths such as electrical engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, advanced manufacturing, integrated circuits, AI, transportation, control systems, and robotics.

Question 4

How long does the program take, and how many units can I take at a time?

Accepted Answer

Most students complete the program in approximately 2 to 3 years, with a typical target of about 24 months. Students may study part time or full time, with advising support on term-by-term load. The graduate maximum is 20.5 units per semester, and 6 units per semester is the minimum to qualify for federal loans. To meet University of California residency requirements, students must complete at least 4 units in each of two semesters.

Question 5

Is the program fully online, and can I switch to an on-campus format?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The MAS-E is delivered 100% online and is designed for working engineers and STEM professionals who need flexibility. Students cannot switch into an on-campus version of the program because the degree is offered only online.

Question 6

What faculty access, office hours, and student resources are available online?

Accepted Answer

Students learn from Berkeley Engineering faculty and have access to live online office hours throughout each course. Additional instructional staff support students during the program. Online students also have access to a range of university resources, including GradPro, the Graduate Writing Center, D-Lab, the Career Center, UC Berkeley Libraries, and the student well-being portal.

Question 7

Are internships included in the program?

Accepted Answer

No. Internships are not part of the MAS-E curriculum. The program instead emphasizes industry-focused courses, hands-on projects, and career-oriented outcomes.

Question 8

Is there an application fee?

Accepted Answer

The current listed tuition is $42,000, based on $1,750 per unit for 24 units, plus applicable per-semester fees. Students pay on a pay-as-you-go basis according to their enrolled units each semester, and bills may be paid through monthly installments. The application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. U.S. citizens or permanent residents who can demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply for a waiver of the application fee. See guidelines for waivers.

Berkeley Engineering is pleased to offer MAS-E scholarships to qualified candidates. Recipients are awarded partial scholarships based on criteria including academic merit; financial need; overcoming personal, academic or professional barriers; and experience with diversity. Please communicate these through your application’s responses in the:

Economic Background section
Personal History Statement
Personal Information

Question 9

Can I transfer credits into the program?

Accepted Answer

No. Because the MAS-E is built around one-unit courses, credits from other institutions do not transfer into the degree.

Question 10

What are the admissions requirements, and do I need an engineering background or work experience?

Accepted Answer

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited institution. No work experience is required. Applicants from countries or regions where English is not the official language must submit official TOEFL or IELTS evidence unless they qualify for the published waiver based on prior full-time U.S. academic study with grades of B or better.  For more information and FAQ&#x27;s about letters of recommendation, visit Berkeley&#x27;s page.