Application Details

Statement of purpose and background

Please type a brief statement in your own words (maximum 350 words) explaining your interest in the proposed field of study and your previous background. Be sure to:

include your full name and the name of the diploma program to which you are applying,
discuss your personal interest in the intended field of study,
discuss your academic and/or work experience,
describe coursework or work experience that meets specific prerequisites for the program to which you are applying.

Financial statement and certification (in English) dated within 90 days of your application

The U.S. government requires you to demonstrate that sufficient financial resources will be available to you while studying in the United States. Please use the chart below to estimate your total expenses. You may provide financial certification in one of two ways:

Complete the "Financial Statement and Certification" page of the application form. If someone else is providing proof of financial support, please clearly indicate your relationship to this person and ensure he or she signs where indicated.
Submit a letter from a bank.

Note: If family members will be accompanying you to the United States, you must increase your estimated expenses by $600 per month for your spouse and $400 per month for each child (figures in U.S. dollars).

Fees and estimated minimum expenses

Expense type	2-Month IDP	4-Month IDP	8-Month Program: IDP + Internship	12-Month Program: MBT
Program fee	$6,900	$13,500	$16,400	$29,000
Estimated Living Expenses*	$3,000	$ 6,000	$12,000	$18,000
Total fees and estimated expenses	$9,900	$19,500	$28,400	$47,000

Note: Your financial statement and certification must demonstrate that the dollar amount in “Total fees and estimated expenses” is available in your account. Program fee is payable to UC Berkeley Extension. All fees are subject to change without notice.

*This estimate is based on shared housing and the use of public transportation. If you rent your own apartment or have a car, your expenses may be higher.

Résumé/curriculum vitae (C.V.)

Include a chronological list of all employment and the duties you performed.
Please include all degrees earned or courses attended, and any other experience that may be of interest to the academic review committee.

Proof of English language proficiency

Please submit your score from an English language test in accordance with the stated requirements. (Results must be from a test taken within the past two years.) The ETS Institution code is 9216, and the department is undergraduate.

TOEFL: 79 (iBT)
IELTS Academic Format: 6.5

UC Berkeley Extension has agreements with several English as a second language schools in the United States to accept Institutional TOEFL scores.

You are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency. Exemptions are made if you hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a university located in the United States or in another country in which English is both the official spoken language and the medium of instruction.

Proof of university degree completion

You must hold a university degree for IDP admission.

Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside the United States should hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Equivalency is determined by the International Diploma Programs office.
Submit a copy of your diploma showing award of a bachelor's degree.
Include an original. official and complete record of each course studied and the marks earned in each subject (complete academic transcripts). Academic records should be issued in their original languages and accompanied by English translations (usually prepared by the university or an official translator). Academic records or transcripts must be issued by the school and should include the school's stamp or embossed seal and the signature of the authorized school official.

Note: If you have both an undergraduate and a graduate degree, please submit original, official and complete records for both.

Copy of your passport photo identification page and expiration date

Include the page in your passport showing your full name and the expiration date.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months at any point during your program of study in the United States.

$150 application fee (nonrefundable)

Your application cannot be reviewed without this fee.
Payment by credit card: Include your credit card number, expiration date and approval signature with your application.
Payment by bank draft: Make it payable to UC Regents. Your bank draft must be drawn on an account held at a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank.

Additional assistance with the application process can be provided by one of our international representatives.