The total assessed fees have been determined by the UC Office of the President. Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
Full-Time MFE 1-Year Option
Class of 2026 (Spring 2025 – Winter 2026)
Estimated Cost of Attendance for the MFE class entering in March 2025. All fees are subject to change without notice.
| Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Itemized Total | |
| Program & University Fees | $21,761.50 | $21,761.50 | $21,761.50 | $21,761.50 | $87,046.00* |
| Health Insurance | $2,701.00 | $0.00 | $3,221.00 | $2,701.00 | $8,623.00 |
| Books & Supplies | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $1,116.00 |
| Est Living Expenses | $7,524.00 | $7,524.00 | $7,524.00 | $7,524.00 | $30,096.00 |
| Total/Term | $32,265.50 | $29,564.50 | $32,785.50 | $32,265.50 | $126,881.00 |
Part-Time MFE 2-Year Option
Class of 2027 (Spring 2025 – Winter 2027)
Estimated Cost of Attendance for the Part-Time MFE class entering in March 2025. All fees are subject to change without notice.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 & 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 | Term 8 | Itemized Total | |
| Program & University Fees | $12,435.14 | $12,435.14 | $12,435.14 | $12,435.14 | $12,435.14 | $12,435.14 | $12,435.14 | $87,046* |
| Health Insurance | $2,701.00 | $0.00 | $3,221 | $3,221 | $3,221 | $3,221 | $2,701 | $18,286 |
| Books & Supplies | $279.00 | $279 | $279 | $279 | $279.00 | $279 | $279 | $1,953 |
| Est Living Expenses | $7,524.00 | $7,524 | $7,524 | $7,524 | $7,524 | $7,524 | $7,524 | $52,668 |
| Total/Term | $22,939.14 | $20,238.14 | $23,459.14 | $23,459.14 | $23,459.14 | $23,459.14 | $22,939.14 | $159,953 |
*The above budget does not include the cost for the required Pre-Program courses as these are preparation courses offered outside of the curriculum. We recommend you budget up to $5,000 for the courses.
**Estimated Living Expenses: based on instruction dates, do not account for periods of non-instruction, such as breaks between terms or the internship period.
***Class Pass/Transit: included in Fees, UC Berkeley charges a bus pass fee per semester, itemized on your Monthly e-Bill. This fee cannot be waived even if you later withdraw from the semester.
****Health Insurance: Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) may be waived upon submission of proof of a comparable health insurance policy. Waiver forms are available from University Health Services (UHS). Please note that SHIP does not include a spouse or dependents; that coverage must be purchased separately. Please review these Dependent Care Options for more information, or email your questions to [email protected].
*****UC Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC) Fee: UCGPC Fee, effective Fall 2023, is an annual opt-out fee of $7 per graduate and professional student. Funds are used to support the UC Graduate and Professional Council, which advocates on behalf of all current and prospective graduate and professional students. Students may opt out of this fee. Should a student opt out of the fee, it is encouraged that the opt-out is completed before the fifth week of instruction.
For additional information on the cost of attendance, please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office Cost of Attendance.
Class of 2025 (Spring 2023 – Winter 2025) – 2 Year Option: Estimated Cost of Attendance for the MFE class entering in March 2023. All fees are subject to change without notice.
| Part-Time MFE | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 & 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 | Term 8 | Itemized Total |
| Program & University Fees | $11,498 | $11,498 | $11,498 | $11,498 | $11,498 | $11,498 | $11,4987 | $80,486* |
| Health Insurance | $2,671 | $0 | *$3,186 | *$3,186 | *$3,186 | *$3,186 | *$2,671 | $18,086 |
| Books & Supplies | $243 | $243 | $243 | $243 | $243 | $243 | $243 | $1,807 |
| Est Living Expenses | $8,483 | $8,483 | $8,483 | $8,483 | $8,483 | $8,483 | $8,483 | $59,476 |
| Total/Term | $22,895 | $20,224 | $23,410 | $23,410 | $23,410 | $23,410 | $22,895 | $159,855 |
Class of 2025 (Spring 2024 – Winter 2025) – 1 Year Option: Estimated Cost of Attendance for the MFE class entering in March 2024. All fees are subject to change without notice.
| Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Itemized Total | |
| Program & University Fees* | $20,725.25 | $20,725.25 | $20,725.25 | $20,725.25 | $82,901* |
| Health Insurance* | $2,574 | $0 | $3,078 | $2,574 | $8,226 |
| Books & Supplies | $270 | $270 | $270 | $270 | $1,080 |
| Est Living Expenses* | $7,488 | $7,488 | $7,488 | $7,488 | $29,952 |
| Total/Term | $31,057.25 | $28,483.25 | $31,561.25 | $31,057.25 | $122,159 |
Class of 2026 (Spring 2024 – Winter 2026) – 2 Years Options: Estimated Cost of Attendance for the Part-Time MFE class entering in March 2024. All fees are subject to change without notice.
| Part-Time MFE | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 & 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 | Term 8 | Itemized Total |
| Program & University Fees | $11,843 | $11,843 | $11,843 | $11,843 | $11,843 | $11,843 | $11,843 | $82,901* |
| Health Insurance | $2,574 | $0 | $3,078 | $3,078 | $3,078 | $3,078 | $2,574 | $17,460 |
| Books & Supplies | $270 | $270 | $270 | $270 | $270 | $270 | $270 | $1,890 |
| Est Living Expenses | $7,488 | $7,488 | $7,488 | $7,488 | $7,488 | $7,488 | $7,488 | $52,416 |
| Total/Term | $22,175 | $19,601 | $22,679 | $22,679 | $22,679 | $22,679 | $22,175 | $154,667 |
*The above budget does not include the cost for the required Pre-Program courses as these are preparation courses offered outside of the curriculum. We recommend you budget up to $5,000 for the courses.
**Estimated Living Expenses: based on instruction dates, do not account for periods of non-instruction, such as breaks between terms or the internship period.
***Class Pass/Transit: included in Fees, UC Berkeley charges a bus pass fee per semester, itemized on your Monthly e-Bill. This fee cannot be waived even if you later withdraw from the semester.
****Health Insurance: Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) may be waived upon submission of proof of a comparable health insurance policy. Waiver forms are available from University Health Services (UHS). Please note that SHIP does not include a spouse or dependents; that coverage must be purchased separately. Please review these Dependent Care Options for more information, or email your questions to [email protected].
*****UC Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC) Fee: UCGPC Fee, effective Fall 2023, is an annual opt-out fee of $7 per graduate and professional student. Funds are used to support the UC Graduate and Professional Council, which advocates on behalf of all current and prospective graduate and professional students. Students may opt out of this fee. Should a student opt out of the fee, it is encouraged that the opt-out is completed before the fifth week of instruction.
For additional information on the cost of attendance, please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office Cost of Attendance.
Incoming Students:
The University charges all incoming MFE students a one-time Document Management Fee(opens in a new tab) of $99 in the Spring Semester. This is designed to allow smoother processing for requesting university transcripts over time.
International Students:
The Berkeley International Office charges students in F or J status who are sponsored by the University of California, Berkeley, excluding and UCEAP exchange students at $56 per semester. This fee will cover the required immigration advising and reporting services provided by BIO, as well as to support the services that support the international student experience.
Information about the market cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the areas surrounding campus where its students commonly reside can be found on the UC Berkeley Housing Resource page(opens in a new tab) (see Off-Campus Housing > Typical Rent ranges).