Overview
Our team of Berkeley faculty, industry experts, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, will make sure you learn the mindset and behaviors that drive success. Startup Semester at the University of California, Berkeley focuses on leadership, innovation, and execution to prepare you for your role as a founder, business, or technical leader in today's dynamic global economy. Join us for Startup Semester: It all starts here!
Who Should Apply?
SCET believes team diversity is a key driver of success. Startup Semester is a competitive full semester program designed for upper-division undergraduates from a wide range of academic disciplines seeking to:
- Build a technology startup
Create social impact through technology
Innovate and lead from within a large company
Develop a robust network of mentors
Engage with the world’s leading startup ecosystem
Programme Structure
Core Requirements
- A. Richard Newton Lecture Series
- Challenge Lab
- SCET Course Electives
- Additional UC Berkeley Course Electives
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Entrepreneurship Management Studies Computer Sciences View 656 other Short Courses in Computer Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
Students must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program, and in good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at their home university.
- We give preference to third and fourth year students who have a demonstrated track record of achievement. We accept students who are studying engineering, business, design, social sciences, sciences or the arts as long as they have a passion for technology entrepreneurship.
- English proficiency, strong academic credentials, and demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and innovation are required.
- UC Berkeley requires that students show proof of funding for the entire duration of their stay. Proof of funding documentation will be required as part of your application as a Concurrent Enrollee through UC Berkeley Extension.
- Demonstrated interest or experience with startup or innovation projects
Tuition Fee
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International
14875 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14875 USD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
14875 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14875 USD for the full programme during 6 months.
- Application Fee $100
- Visa Fee $160
- SEVIS Fee $350
- Health Insurance $880 (UC Berkeley requires proof of insurance)
Living costs for Berkeley
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.