Berkeley Haas MBA: 2026-2027 deadlines and requirements
Key facts
| Program | Full-Time MBA |
|---|---|
| City | Berkeley, California |
| Rank | #10 in U.S. News 2026 Best Business Schools |
| Class size | 273 students enrolled in the Class of 2027 (the most recent class the school reports) |
| GMAT score | Median 675 on the GMAT Focus for the Class of 2027 (middle 80%: 637 to 725). The older GMAT median is 730. |
| GRE | Median 161 on Verbal (middle 80%: 155 to 167) and median 162 on Quant (middle 80%: 155 to 169) for the Class of 2027. |
| Tests it takes | Takes the GMAT or the GRE. Every applicant must take one before the deadline. The school sets no minimum score. The page does not mention the Executive Assessment or test waivers. |
| Application fee | $250, nonrefundable, paid in the online application. Fee waivers go to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are DACA recipients in AmeriCorps or Peace Corps, U.S. military members, people who qualify on financial need, citizens of African countries, and Haas Thrive Fellows Program participants. Requests are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific for your round. |
| Tuition | The school's page shows 2025-2026 figures, the newest on the page. Tuition and fees: $76,788 for California residents and $89,033 for non-residents. Total budget: $121,410 for California residents and $133,655 for non-residents. |
| English test | Applicants whose degree is from a country where English is not the main official language must take the TOEFL or IELTS. Degrees from the U.S., UK, Australia, English-speaking Canada, or Singapore are exempt, and so is a full year of U.S. university coursework with a grade of B or better. TOEFL: at least 90 on the internet test (570 paper, 230 computer). IELTS: at least 7.0 overall with 6.5 in speaking and writing. The TOEFL total must be at least 5 with 4.5 in speaking and writing for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026. |
Application rounds
| Round | Apply by | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 10, 2026 (time not printed on the page) | December 10, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 7, 2027 (time not printed on the page) | March 25, 2027 |
| Round 3 | April 1, 2027 (time not printed on the page) | May 6, 2027 |
Essays
- 1 to 2 minutes, not more than 2 minutes. You get two recording attempts.. Required Essay 1, video essay: Briefly introduce yourself, then tell us what makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? Please share something about yourself that may not be evident in other parts of your application.
- 300 words. Required Essay 2: What are your post-MBA career goals, and how will the resources at UC Berkeley Haas help you achieve them? How do you plan to remain adaptable as your career evolves?
- Optional, 300 words. Supplemental, Distance Traveled: Please tell us how the experiences that shaped your background, personal circumstances, or challenges have influenced your perspectives, decisions, and aspirations, and how they contribute to the person you are becoming.
- Optional, 300 words. Optional Statement: Use this to convey relevant information not addressed elsewhere, such as employment gaps, academic aberrations, or supplemental coursework. Bullet points are fine.
- Not published. Other Information: If you have not provided a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor, please explain (or write N/A). List your significant community and professional organizations and extracurricular activities, your part-time and full-time jobs in school, and any academic discipline you have received, with an explanation.
Recommendations
Two letters of recommendation, and one should come from your current employer or direct supervisor if you can get it. Choose people who have worked with you closely, such as a supervisor or a major client. Academic references, co-workers, relatives and personal friends are discouraged. Letters use the GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation.
Interview
By invitation only, and required for an offer of admission. Interviews are prerecorded video sessions or live remote conversations with a current student or an alum. Invitations go out as applications are reviewed. Do not ask the school for an interview.
Other parts of the application
Transcripts from every undergraduate and graduate school you attended, a current resume (PDF preferred), and an online application account. The school reviews your professional progression and milestones.
Links
Sources
- Berkeley Haas: Full-Time MBA Admissions, read November 1, 2026
- Berkeley Haas: Application Process, read November 1, 2026
- Berkeley Haas: Essays, read November 1, 2026
- Berkeley Haas: Recommendation Letters, read November 1, 2026
- Berkeley Haas: Interview, read November 1, 2026
- Berkeley Haas: Class Profile, read November 1, 2026
- Berkeley Haas: International Applicants, read November 1, 2026
- Berkeley Haas: Costs and Financial Aid, read November 1, 2026
- Campus photo: Minesweeper at English Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
