Application Requirements

Proof of a valid degree from an accredited institution, comparable to the four-year Bachelor's Degree from UC Berkeley. Applicants should have sufficient training to undertake graduate study in the chosen field and a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum of 3.0 in upper division work.

Applicants need to demonstrate a strong quantitative background including linear algebra, multivariate calculus, differential equations, numerical analysis, and advanced statistics and probability. Check the Prerequisite Course List for details. You should also have prior exposure in computer programming (C, C++) and familiarity with computers as a computational and management tool.

In some cases, applicants may be admitted conditional on the successful completion of one or more recommended courses before enrollment in the program. For more information please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.

We require either the GMAT or GRE. All GMAT and GRE scores are valid for five years and should not be older than April 1, 2009 for Spring 2014 entry. When ordering GRE scores, use institution code 4833 and department code 4399. For GMAT scores, use program code N2V-PT-87. Applicants who will hold a PhD degree before December 31, 2013 can waive the GRE requirement. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

We require two letters of recommendation. Letters should come from individuals who are familiar with your training in quantitative methods and their remarks should address your ability to apply your quantitative skills. Recommendation letters should be written by an individual in a position to evaluate you either professionally or academically (e.g., a supervisor, project leader, or instructor). Recommendations from co-workers, friends or family members are inadmissible.

Interviews are conducted on an invitation-only basis. Please refrain from contacting the office to request an interview. You will be contacted by the MFE Program office if an interview is necessary to make a decision on your application

Go to Application Cycle.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants may submit a complete application starting from December 15, 2012, to November 1, 2013, to be considered for Spring 2014 admission. Please remember that there is no fall admission; the MFE Program begins in March of every year.

Special Circumstances: The MFE Program does not accept any credits or transfers from other universities. All admission decisions are final, and there is no appeals process. Please note that students who are offered admission will be given a deadline to submit the first fee payment installment. If the deadline is not met, we reserve the right to rescind our offer of admission.

If you have questions about your application, please direct them to mfe@haas.berkeley.edu or please call (510) 642-4417. Please do not direct application questions to individual staff or faculty members.