The University of California, Berkeley's Materials Science and Engineering - Nuclear Engineering program integrates core principles of materials science, electrical engineering, and nuclear engineering. This interdisciplinary major prepares students to analyze and optimize materials used in nuclear reactors and extreme environments, emphasizing design, safety, and performance. Graduates are equipped for careers in energy, research, and advanced graduate studies.

  • Berkeley, California, United States
  • 4 years
  • On Campus
  • ₹20,01,586/Year

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Program Overview

The University of California, Berkeley's Materials Science and Engineering - Nuclear Engineering program integrates core principles of materials science, electrical engineering, and nuclear engineering. This interdisciplinary major prepares students to analyze and optimize materials used in nuclear reactors and extreme environments, emphasizing design, safety, and performance. Graduates are equipped for careers in energy, research, and advanced graduate studies.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

TOEFL®

80.0

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2026-08-01

Apply before 2025-11-01

Program Start

Aug-26

Programme Structure

Courses: Bonding, Crystallography, and Crystal Defects Nuclear Energy and Technology Nuclear Reactions and Radiation Radiation Detection and Nuclear Instrumentation Properties of Electronic Materials

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

No academic requirements found.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL®
80.0
Overall Score

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must meet the A-G subject course requirements, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in 10th and 11th-grade A-G courses (3.4 GPA for non-residents), and demonstrate proficiency in relevant prerequisites. Additional criteria include submission of standardized test scores, personal statements, and letters of recommendation as specified by the university's admissions guidelines.

Course Fees

₹20,01,586/Year
Annual Fee

4 years
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship

N/A

Amount

varies with profile

Deadline

Not Available

Fiat Lux Scholarship

N/A

Amount

$1,000 (one-time)

Deadline

Not Available

Middle Class Scholarship

N/A

Amount

varies based on need

Deadline

Not Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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