Admissions
You are invited to apply!
Every year the Vision Science Graduate Program welcomes admissions applications from students keen on the value of vision research. If you are considering a career in Vision Science, you are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the program requirements, and feel free to contact the program administration with any questions.
Requirements
Application Materials
Deadlines
Contact Us
Requirements
In order to be eligible for consideration by the Vision Science Program Admission Committee, you must meet the minimum requirements* to be accepted by UC Berkeley's Graduate Division:
- BA or BS Degree from an Accredited College or University
- 3.0 or better cumulative GPA
- The General Test of the Graduate Record Exam
The following is optional:
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Application Material
The University of California at Berkeley offers an online application, which you are encouraged to use. It’s a quick and easy way to provide us with your basic information. The online application is available each application cycle beginning on the second Monday of September.
- Completed Electronic Application
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- GRE Test Results (UCB Code:4833; Dept Code: 0611)
- TOEFL Results, if required
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee: $60 for a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, and $80 for all others
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If you complete your application via the electronic application form, you may pay your application fee via credit card through
the electronic application form.
If you prefer to pay the application fee by check, then please mail your check along with your application materials (transcripts, statement of purpose, GRE test results, letters of recommendation) directly to the Vision Science Graduate department:
Graduate Student Affairs Officer
Vision Science Group
524
Minor Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-2020
The UC Berkeley Graduate Admissions page gives you all
the information you need for successfully completing your application.
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Deadlines
The online application is available each application cycle beginning on the second Monday of September. The Vision Science Group welcomes your applications anytime after that day. All applications and accompanying application material must be received no later than January 5. Please note the applications are only reviewed for admission to the Fall semester.
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Contacts
Chair and Head Graduate Advisor
Austin Roorda, PhD
Email: aroorda@berkeley.edu
Phone: 510-643-8670
Graduate Student Affairs Officer
Inez Bailey
Email: vision@berkeley.edu
Phone: 510-642-9804
Graduate Program in Vision Science
524 Minor Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-2020
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Click FAQ for Frequently Asked Questions.
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