Dr. Erin Le

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Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:730
Overall
Required:730
GRE General
Verbal
Required:161
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:161
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent At least one college-level mathematics or statistics course
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Resume
  • Admissions essays
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • University transcripts
  • Video Interview (by invitation)
  • Application fee ($250)
Specialization Notes

Haas does not enforce a strict minimum GPA but emphasizes quantitative skills and leadership.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.8
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:166
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Mathematical training (Real Analysis or Honors Advanced Calculus) Intermediate theory (Micro, Macro, Econometrics) with A- or better Proven research ability (Honors thesis)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General scores
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Heavily weights quantitative GRE scores (780 old scale / ~166+ current scale).

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
GRE Subject
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physics or closely related field Strong preparation in Math, Classical Mechanics, E&M, Quantum Mechanics, and Thermo
Application Checklist
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Course and Textbook List
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
Specialization Notes

General GRE is not reviewed. Physics Subject GRE is optional but recommended for holistic review.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Strong technical background Experience in programming, algorithms, data structures, and theory
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Unofficial Transcripts
Specialization Notes

GRE is no longer required for most EECS graduate programs.