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At Berkeley Engineering, you can pursue your specific passion from among a wide range of disciplines — from bioengineering to nuclear technologies. Whichever field you choose, you’ll receive a multidisciplinary education from faculty who are among the brightest minds in their professions. You’ll be hands-on in the lab or studio. And you’ll be inspired to find innovative, impactful ways to change the world.

Undergraduate programs

Majors & minors

Find the exact option that’s right for you so you can make the most of your engineering education.

Graduate programs

Our top-ranked departments offer master of science and doctoral programs across all fields, led by some of the finest engineering minds in the world. We also partner with the Haas School of Business, the College of Chemistry, the Rausser College of Natural Resources and our own institutes to offer specialized master’s degrees in a range of cutting-edge fields.

Innovation & entrepreneurship

At Berkeley Engineering, we’re makers. And designers and builders and free thinkers. That’s why the college comprises three centers for innovation, design and entrepreneurship, as well as several multidisciplinary degree programs and a startup accelerator. Learn more about how you can make your dream a reality here.

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    International programs

    Here you can pursue a global education — from study abroad to international collaborations to being surrounded by a diverse community of multinational students. We currently offer seven exchange programs within GLOBE: the Dado & Maria Banatao Center for Global Learning and Outreach from Berkeley Engineering.

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    Executive education

    We also offer core courses in technology leadership and disruptive technologies, hands-on projects and customized continuing education for professionals. These programs are developed with industry partners to help engineers as they move into leadership and organizational development roles.

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    Kresge Engineering Library

    Check out this robust resource, which comprises thousands of current journals and databases, a comprehensive reference collection across all engineering fields, group and individual study spaces and a staff of specialist librarians, all within Bechtel Engineering Center.