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UC Berkeley

Master of Design (MDes)

Deadline: Jan 6, 2027 | Application fee: $135 (domestic) / $155 (international)

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Program info

Length
1.5 years (3 semesters + summer)
Total tuition
$84,747 / 1.5 year (2026-27 (Fall 2026-Fall 2027 cohort))
Location
Berkeley, CA
Class size
23 people / year
Commitment
full-time
Founded in
2020
STEM
Yes

Admission requirements

Required
GPA3.0
Required
SOPStatement of purpose + personal statement
Required
ResumeRequired
Required
Recommendation3 letters
Required
TOEFL90 (5 on new scale)
Required
IELTS7.0
Not required
GRENot required
Not required
GMATNot required
Required
PortfolioPDF, max 20 pages
Required
Programming skillIntermediate programming experience
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Master of Design (MDes) at UC Berkeley (Berkeley, CA) takes 1.5 years (3 semesters + summer), full-time. Total tuition is $84,747 / 1.5 year (2026-27 (Fall 2026-Fall 2027 cohort)). Applicants need a portfolio and programming skills. International applicants need a TOEFL of 90 (5 on new scale). Application deadline: Jan 6, 2027.

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