The University of California, Berkeley is one of several Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program partner institutions that offer master's degrees.
Founded in 1868, UC Berkeley is one of the world’s leading academic institutions and ranked as a top premier public university. On the leading edge of solving problems and questioning the status quo, the campus is renowned for the distinction of its faculty and students, the scope of its research and publications, and the size and quality of its libraries and laboratories. National rankings consistently place Berkeley’s undergraduate and graduate programs among the very best in a variety of disciplines. Berkeley is also home to one of the most vibrant innovation ecosystems in the world and in 2024, Pitchbook ranked Berkeley #1 for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs.
To be a graduate student at Berkeley "means being a part of an energetic, dynamic group of people who are passionate, curious and committed to their areas of study". To learn more, read a welcome message from Lisa García Bedolla, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division and explore the various master's degree programs available.
For more details on what Berkeley has to offer, please visit our graduate application pages.
Students with a disability
UC Berkeley offers some of the most comprehensive services and assistance in higher education for students with disabilities. To learn more, visit the Disabled Students' Program website.
