Application Information

Details and information about the application.

Acceptance Rate
19%

This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.

Institution
University of California, Berkeley
Program
Development Engineering
Degree Type
Masters
Degree's Country of Origin
International
Decision
Accepted
Notification
on 14/02/2025 via E-mail
Undergrad GPA
3.73
  • GRE General: 0
  • GRE Verbal: 0
  • Analytical Writing: 0.00
Notes
Program: Master of Development Engineering (MDevEng)University: UC Berkeley Status: Accepted Notes: Received admission offer for the Master of Development Engineering program at UC Berkeley. I'm extremely excited about the opportunity, as UC Berkeley is my top choice due to its exceptional faculty, community, and research initiatives. Currently seeking financial assistance options due to personal financial constraints—coming from Kazakhstan, a single-parent family with annual income below $25,000. Previously secured a full-ride financial aid package from Georgetown University for undergraduate studies, significantly easing family financial pressures. Other competing offers included generous financial assistance from Columbia University, London School of Economics (LSE), Georgetown, and Copenhagen Business School. Despite these, I strongly prefer UC Berkeley and am willing to make significant commitments and sacrifices to attend. Actively pursuing internal opportunities for Teaching or Research Assistantships at UC Berkeley, specifically interested in engaging with professors such as Dr. David Zilberman, Dr. Marco Gonzalez-Navarro, and Dr. Shankar Sastry, as well as research initiatives associated with Blum Center for Developing Economies, Big Ideas Contest, Engineers Without Borders, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Also exploring external funding (Fulbright), and considering educational loans (MPOWER) with a responsible repayment plan in place. Intending to pursue the PhD track in Development Engineering at UC Berkeley following the master's degree completion.

Timeline

  • Received notification of Acceptance