Dr. Shafi Goldwasser

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Biography

Shafi Goldwasser is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Director of the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing. She has made significant contributions to the fields of Cryptography, Computational Number Theory, Complexity Theory, Fault Tolerant Distributed Computing, Probabilistic Proof Systems, and Approximation Algorithms. Goldwasser received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley in 1984, and an M.S. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley in 1981 as well as a B.S. in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1979. She is renowned for her pioneering work in cryptographic protocols and has received several prestigious awards in recognition of her research advancements.

Research Interests

Cryptography Computational Number Theory Complexity Theory Fault Tolerant Distributed Computing Probabilistic Proof Systems Approximation Algorithms

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.