UC Master of Information and Data ScienceUniversity of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, California, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Statement of purpose for UC Berkeley graduate admission.

Current resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Professional letters required.

Transcripts

From all educational institutions attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Program prepares working professionals for data science roles; foundational quantitative/computing readiness expected (see MIDS apply materials).
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 speaking/writing)
GMAT: Optional
GRE: Optional

Historical admission data is not published.