Haas (UC Berkeley) Ph.D. Program Guide

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Fields of Study
3. Ph.D. Instruction
4. Diversity at Haas
5. Why Berkeley Haas?
6. Living at Bay Area
7. UC Berkeley Learning Community
8. PhD Class Profile
9. Haas Business Faculty
10. Future of Haas Graduates
11. Haas Ph.D. Admissions
12. Application Instructions
13. Application Requirements
14. Costs and Financial Aid
15. Ph.D. FAQ

Introduction

Welcome to the Berkeley Haas PhD Program! Partner with world-class faculty for a rigorous academic program in one of nine fields of study. Join a premier business school and a leading research university with a Nobel Prize-winning tradition – where you can seek new ideas and make an impact on global business and education.

The Fall 2027 application will open in September 2026 and close on December 3, 2026, 8:59 p.m. (PST).

Fields of Study

Accounting
Business and Public Policy
Finance
Management of Organizations-Macro
Management of Organizations-Micro
Marketing Consumer Behavior
Quantitative Marketing
Real Estate - Finance Track
Real Estate - Urban Economics Track

Accounting
As an academic field, accounting has experienced a substantial infusion of new concepts and quantitative methodologies. These developments have aligned accounting with economics and finance more closely than ever before. Accounting program is geared towards providing an interdisciplinary approach to capital markets research in accounting.

Business and Public Policy
In recent decades, far-reaching changes in the political, technological, economic, and institutional environment have intensified the challenges faced by managers and policymakers throughout the global economy. The restructuring of formerly socialist and newly industrializing economies, along with privatization and deregulation within industrial economies, poses fascinating questions of institutional choice and design, drawing on economics, political science, and organization theory. Technology policies and management strategies in industries such as computer software, multimedia, and biotechnology also need new conceptual frameworks. In these and other industries, the growing importance of complex global networks and inter-firm alliances creates still more opportunities for research and theory building. In short, the current environment in the public and private sectors demands new approaches to research and teaching.

Finance
In the last decade, the academic study of finance has experienced an infusion of new concepts and quantitative methodologies that place it among the most sophisticated and dynamic areas of business and economics. New developments in the traditional areas of finance-theory of rational investor portfolio choice, interpretation and determination of security prices, and efficient corporate decision-making have been approached from the perspective of a single integrating paradigm derived from economic theory. This has led to extensive joint teaching and research between the finance, applied economics, and accounting faculties at Berkeley. Academic contributions are having profound effects on financial practice.

MORS
Students in the Management of Organizations (MORS) PhD program are trained in one of two tracks: a macro track and a micro track.

Macro
Macro students are trained to become academics active in areas including social networks, innovation, economic sociology, organizational culture, and entrepreneurship. Research by faculty and students in the macro track has a strong quantitative focus and uses computational social science to make inferences based on large-scale data.

Micro
Micro students are trained to become academics active in areas including judgment and decision-making, status and power, organizational culture, gender, ethics, diversity, negotiations, and nonverbal interaction. Research by faculty and students in the micro track is primarily empirical, often using field and laboratory studies and experiments to collect and analyze data.

Marketing
The marketing program offers two broad areas of research: consumer behavior and quantitative marketing. Alternatively, students may focus on the interplay between these two broad areas (consumer behavior and quantitative marketing) and how the economics and psychology interface can help researchers better understand and predict marketing phenomena.

Consumer Behavior
In the consumer behavior track, students are exposed to the fundamentals of psychology (cognitive psychology, social psychology, and behavioral decision theory) and experimental research and on how to use them to address marketing problems, such as consumer judgment and decision making and the role of the multiple variables influencing this process (e.g., attitudes, emotions, motivation, individual differences, perception, social influence, etc).

Real Estate
The doctoral program in Real Estate offers students with strong backgrounds in finance and economics the opportunity to focus their studies and their research activities on a broad range of topics in real estate, capital markets, housing, and urban economics. The purpose of the program is to train individuals for academic positions in real estate and finance, and technical research positions in the industry. Doctoral students are exposed to state-of-the-art treatments of a variety of current issues in real estate, including structured financing, contract design and pricing, regulatory issues in real estate finance, real estate cycles, real options, agglomeration economies, and the structure and operation of mortgage, housing, and land markets.

The Real Estate program offers two broad areas of research: Finance and Urban Economics. Students will select one of the two academic tracks in their second semester in the program.

Ph.D. Instruction

Instruction in the program is separated into three general phases. The first encompasses formal coursework in basic and advanced subjects and generally requires two years. The second and third phases together usually require two to three years for completion. In addition to coursework, students are normally expected to serve as either teaching or research assistants for one or more semesters.

Diversity at Haas

Berkeley Haas is committed to recruiting a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Doing so is part of what Haas is and enhances it community and academic excellence. Haas seeks to provide an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly and has equal access to opportunities—a commitment that also lies at the heart of Berkeley’s mission as a public university.

Haas is committed to develop leaders who embrace the notion that diversity, equity, and inclusion is a fundamental part of excellent leadership—those who can lead diverse teams in an inclusive way, valuing all perspectives, cultures, and life experiences.

Haas believe that diversity includes supporting and respecting the personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. These differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political diversity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, and more.

Why Berkeley Haas?

Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley believes it is new ideas put to work that will advance well-being in the world. It is new ideas put to work that are the root source of business advantage and success. And it is new ideas put to work, in every corner and every function of the organizations, that the future leaders need to deliver. Because of the ideal location, the forward-thinking faculty, and the types of outgoing and collaborative students that Haas attracts, Haas have long had a unique culture conducive to developing cutting-edge leaders and thinkers.

Making a Difference in the World of Ideas
In the Berkeley Haas PhD Program, you cultivate an innovative set of skills that will make you a distinctive researcher and educator. You will discover how to challenge conventional wisdom, pushing the boundaries of current thought to open new avenues of knowledge and understanding.
You set this expansion in motion by leveraging the reputation and resources of one of the world’s best research universities — UC Berkeley. You will partner with some of the best minds in business theory as you are educated in a rigorous program offering depth, far-reaching opportunities, and a world-class reputation. Later, as a Haas alumnus, you will benefit from the experience and connections of a faculty composed of today’s leaders in business scholarship and education.

Unique Berkeley Haas Culture
As part of a world-renowned university, Haas is inspired and expected to achieve excellence in all that it does. Differences in thought, too, are a Berkeley hallmark—broad mix of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives has always led to more creative outcomes.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Berkeley Haas DEI Strategic Plan 2021-2026 was designed to be inclusive of all of the constituencies; focused on increasing representation, building DEI skills, and cultivating a climate of belonging. Haas is committed to becoming a top business school at equipping students, faculty, staff, and alumni to lead in a diverse world.

Defining Leadership Principles
For the Haas School, there are four Defining Leadership Principles that, taken together, sharply define Haas relative to its peers.

Question the Status Quo
Haas led by championing bold ideas, taking intelligent risks, and accepting sensible failures. This means speaking its mind even when it challenges convention. Haas thrives at the world’s epicenter of innovation.

Confidence Without Attitude
Haas make decisions based on evidence and analysis, giving the confidence to act without arrogance. Haas leads through trust and collaboration.

Students Always
Haas is a community designed for curiosity and lifelong pursuit of personal and intellectual growth. This is not a place for those who feel they have learned all they need to learn.

Beyond Yourself
The school shape its world by leading ethically and responsibly. As stewards of its enterprises, Haas take the longer view in its decisions and actions. This often means putting larger interests above its own.

A Place of Innovation
The Haas School’s location in the San Francisco Bay Area is a profound asset, a business ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship that is unrivaled anywhere. And it defines the people it attracts, the education it delivers, and the academic leaders it produces.

Once you arrive, you will quickly understand how the University of California, Berkeley, both shapes and is shaped by the forces of innovation in the Bay Area. This is a place that continues to move knowledge forward, looking for and embracing what comes next.

Haas Think Tanks
Haas think tanks are institutes and centers that support innovative faculty research and educational programs for Haas students. As part of the University of California at Berkeley, a leader in research and innovation, the Haas PhD Program gives you access to some of the most esteemed, cutting-edge research centers and educational opportunities in business and beyond.

UC Berkeley
In addition to attending one of the premier business schools in the world, Berkeley Haas students join the larger community at one of the most esteemed universities. The mission of the University of California is to excel in research, teaching, and public service. Over the decades, this mission has developed a culture at UC Berkeley that stimulates greatness.

UC Berkeley’s global flavor and proximity to Silicon Valley and downtown San Francisco — the finance capital of the West Coast — provide unmatched opportunities.

The Haas School encourages you to take advantage of all the university has to offer. With the Haas PhD program, you earn a degree from a university whose name and reputation open doors around the globe.

Living at Bay Area

The Perfect Playground
Few geographical areas in the world can meet, let alone beat, the Haas School’s central location in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Haas community is, in turn, profoundly shaped by its surroundings. Not only is the San Francisco Bay Area an unmatched center of business innovation, but it’s also one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations – and for good reasons:

the area’s stunning natural beauty
seductively benign weather
an atmosphere charged with worldly sophistication
a distinctive openness to new ways of thinking

You can attend world-class theatre, film, dance, and music and stroll through a redwood grove without ever leaving Berkeley’s campus. Wander off, however, and within Berkeley’s 18 square miles, you can wander a rose garden, shop for Tibetan jewelry, or play a round of golf.
Just a 15-minute BART ride away is the city of San Francisco, with its neighborhoods, cable cars, culture, nightlife, and countless activities. Beyond lies wine country, the most beautiful seaside towns, Yosemite National Park, and the ski resorts of Lake Tahoe.

UC Berkeley Learning Community

Haas is a part of a premier university that welcomes students from every corner of the globe to study in the diverse learning community.

The strength of the faculty in all academic departments and the breadth of course offerings throughout UC Berkeley confer lifelong advantages on students in the Haas School doctoral program.

Integral to the Berkeley Haas PhD Program experience is your opportunity to take courses and study with faculty members in other departments.

Coursework with the departments of economics, statistics, and mathematics enriches Berkeley Haas PhD students’ knowledge of economic theory and builds skills in quantitative methodology.
The ability to conduct integrated investigations of basic and applied theory in the social sciences is honed through study within such disciplines as political science and psychology.
Haas School PhD students enjoy employment opportunities through the network of research institutes across Berkeley’s campus.

UC Berkeley: Renowned Worldwide

Renowned as one of the world’s preeminent research universities, Berkeley has been educating business leaders since 1868.
According to the National Research Council, UC Berkeley ranks first nationally in the number of graduate programs in the top 10 in their fields. (In fact, 97% of the university’s programs made the top 10 list.)

Berkeley’s faculty includes:

7 current Nobel laureates
21 total Nobel laureates
132 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and
230 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

This helps to explain why the university is a leader in understanding and explaining the economic, political, technological, and social forces driving today’s business environment.

PhD Class Profile

Number of Students
# Students in Program	82
# International Students	56

Gender
Female	41
Male	40
Decline to state	1
Non-binary	0

Age
Avg. Age	27.8
Age Range	23-37

Countries Represented
Brazil	Iran
Canada	Italy
Chile	Nigeria
China	Portugal
Columbia	Romania
Ethiopia	Russia
Finland	Singapore
France	South Korea
Germany	Taiwan
Hong Kong	United Kingdom
India	United States
	Uruguay

Degrees
% with a Master’s Degree	63%
2025 Graduates	11

Haas Business Faculty

Faculty members are explorers and discoverers, seeking new ideas and insights at the frontiers of knowledge. They are internationally recognized leaders in the study of the economic, social, political, and technological forces shaping global markets today.

Haas faculty play an active role in the national and international business communities, serving as consultants, board members, and speakers at major business conferences and seminars. They are in demand for key government positions, and they perform important interdisciplinary research with colleagues at Berkeley and at other top universities around the world. Rankings of academic reputation consistently place the Haas faculty solidly in the top ten of business schools worldwide.

Future of Haas Graduates

Graduates of the Berkeley Haas PhD Program become faculty members at top-notch academic institutions and serve as thought leaders with leading organizations around the world. Positioned to lead the expansion and communication of knowledge, these graduates are well-prepared to train future business leaders, pursue their research interests, and make an impact on global business and education.

A Record of Success
Berkeley Haas PhD graduates secure jobs at top schools and universities around the world. In addition to teaching positions at top universities, Berkeley Haas PhD graduates also end up applying their skills and knowledge in private sector roles as well as with critical policy-making organizations. Since 2008, graduates have joined the following organizations:

Haas Ph.D. Admissions

The Berkeley Haas PhD program is a fully-funded, five-year, full-time, in-residence program resulting in a PhD in Business Administration. Applicants must select from one of the fields to apply to the program.

Eligibility
To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the basic requirements set by the UC Berkeley Graduate Division.

Some of the factors that are taken into account during the admissions process are:

A high level of scholarly ability, involving both quantitative and qualitative skills
The motivation to complete a challenging and strenuous academic program
Career objectives consistent with the PhD degree
A unique experience, perspective, or research interests
Strong GRE or GMAT scores

Haas does not require:

Previous graduate work or completion of an MBA degree
A minimum score on your GMAT/GRE to apply
A specific academic or professional background

Deadline & Decisions
The Fall 2027 application will open in September 2026 and close on December 3, 2026, 8:59 p.m. (PST).

Decisions are based on a comprehensive evaluation of all submitted application materials. Haas only guarantees the review of applications that are complete and submitted by the deadline. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision via email between February and June.

Notice of Availability
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the University of California, Berkeley publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes current campus security policies plus crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. It also contains contact information for various campus and community resources related to crime prevention, reporting resources, and survivor assistance.

Application Instructions

The Fall 2027 application will open in September 2026 and close on December 3, 2026, 8:59 p.m. (PST).

Haas can only guarantee the review of applications that are complete by the deadline. If you need help submitting the online application, contact [email protected]. Please be advised that you will never be required to pay more than the Graduate Division application fee to apply for admission to the program.

Please review the program-specific instructions for the online application fields carefully.

A complete application includes the following fields:

Under Select Program, select Business Administration PhD.
Applicants may only apply to one degree program at UC Berkeley per admissions cycle.

Business Administration Program
Under Study Emphasis/Research Concentration, select one of the fields under Primary Research Interests and one under Secondary Research Interests. Before entering your top three preferences under Faculty Adviser, please review the faculty profiles. Although you are asked to list the faculty with whom you would like to work, your admission to the program is not contingent upon your answer.

Academic History/Transcripts
Please review the required records for International Applicants and Domestic Applicants.

You will enter each educational institution attended after high school, including all bachelor’s, graduate, and professional programs, regardless of the length of attendance or whether or not you received a degree. Haas requires that you scan and upload a transcript from each university that you have attended. The institution’s name and expected or conferred degree must be visible on the transcript. If you have already graduated, then the conferral date must appear on the transcript. If not, you must include a scanned image of your diploma with your transcript. Photographs of transcripts will not be accepted. Please ensure that the uploaded transcript is readable. An illegible transcript will delay the review of your application. Please note that any discrepancy between the uploaded transcript and the official transcript could result in the denial of your application or rejection of recommendation of admission.

Grades
Verify that you meet the minimum-GPA requirement set by the Graduate Division.
Calculate and enter your Grade Point Average as a value between 0.00 and 4.00. If your GPA is not based on a 4-point scale, leave these fields blank as this is the case for many international applicants. The Haas Ph.D. program does not require a GPA calculation worksheet.

Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required.
Recommenders may be either academic or non-academic and should be able to evaluate your potential for PhD level work and research and your potential to succeed in a doctoral program. You may submit your application after your three recommenders have been entered into your application. Haas will not accept hard copies of letters of recommendation.
Haas Ph.D. program accepts letters via Interfolio.

Test Scores
Haas requires either current GRE or current GMAT scores, regardless of prior degrees earned. The analytical writing section is required of all applicants. Haas does not accept photocopies and/or examinee copies of score reports. Arrange to have official score reports sent directly to UC Berkeley by the December admissions deadline. Your most recent exam must have been taken within five years of the application deadline. Haas is only able to accept exam scores sent to the correct institutional code. No department code is needed.

GRE: Institutional code is 4833, Graduate Organizations.
Do not send scores to the Haas School of Business.
GMAT: Select Haas School of Business, PhD Program.
Official GMAT scores will not show as being verified until after the application deadline.

Evidence of English Language Proficiency
All international applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to provide Evidence of English Language Proficiency.

Exceptions to this requirement are very rare, and eligibility for a waiver must be confirmed by the Graduate Division before submitting your application. To verify your eligibility, please e-mail [email protected]. The Berkeley Haas PhD Program reviews your scores in each of the four scored sections of the iBT (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing). If you choose to take the IELTS test, your most recent band score must be at least a 7 on a 9-point scale. Please note the expiration date for each exam.

TOEFL: Institutional code is 4833, Graduate Organizations. No departmental code is required. (*Do not send scores to the Haas School of Business)
IELTS: All IELTS scores must be sent electronically from the testing center, no institution code is required. For identification purposes, the address is University of California, Berkeley, Graduate Division, Sproul Hall Rm 318, MC 5900, Berkeley, CA 94720.

Supporting Materials
It is optional to submit any of the following materials:

Academic or Professional History- Resume or CV
Sample of Relevant Written Work
Publications/Presentations
Honors and Awards
Website
Survey

Payment Method
The non-refundable application fee can only be paid by a major credit card and must be paid in full by the application deadline to be considered. Your online application is only considered official if you have received a payment confirmation email from the Graduate Division by the deadline. If you continue to experience difficulty processing the application fee after reviewing the FAQs, please email the Graduate Division at [email protected] for assistance.

Application Fee Waiver
U.S. Citizens or current permanent residents can review eligibility information for application fee waivers on the Graduate Division website.

Additional Fields
The application also includes these additional fields:

Biographical Information
Personal Background
Educational Background
Languages
Economic Background
Employment
Information Agreement
Signature
Review

Application Requirements

To help you along the way, Haas has compiled a list of requirements to complete your graduate application. It’s also important to check with the program to which you’re applying, as they may have additional requirements specific to their program of study and degree not listed on this page.

Minimum Admissions Requirements
The minimum graduate admissions requirements are:

1. Expect to or hold a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
2. A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and
3. Enough undergraduate training and/or professional experience to do graduate work in your chosen field.

Academic Records
You must hold or expect to hold a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of classes from a U.S. accredited institution by one of the AACRAO regional accrediting agencies* or a recognized equivalent from an accredited institution outside of the U.S.

* Regionally accredited college or university means an institution of higher education accredited by one of the following regional accreditation associations in the United States:

1. Middle States Commission on Higher Education
2. New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly known as New England Association of Schools and Colleges)
3. The Higher Learning Commission (formerly known as North Central Association of Colleges and Schools)
4. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
5. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
6. WASC Senior College and University Commission

Graduates of accredited academic institutions outside the United States should hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Please contact Graduate Admissions with questions.

Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. Institution
Required Records: Upload unofficial transcripts (ie, a scanned copy) from every post-secondary school that you have attended, including your undergraduate institution, community colleges, summer sessions, and extension programs.

Bachelor’s Degree from an International Institution
Required Records: Upload a scanned copy of your transcript and degree certificate for each institution after high school. If your academic records are in a language other than English or Spanish and your university does not offer a translation, you may submit translations in one of two ways:

Submit translations prepared by certified translators from the American Translators Association or the Ministry of Education. Degree names and grades should be transcribed, not converted, into English words or the U.S. grades of A-F.
Submit an official World Education Services (WES) International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) evaluation. To electronically submit your WES ICAP, follow the instructions provided by WES. Select “University of California at Berkeley” as the recipient and “Graduate Admissions” 318 Sproul Hall #5900, Berkeley, CA 94720-5900 as the school/division.

Evidence of English Language Proficiency
Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a country or region where English is not the primary language used in both daily life and academic instruction must submit official proof of English language proficiency. This requirement applies to institutions from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, Israel, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asian countries, and most European and African countries.

There are two standardized tests you may take: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Haas doed not accept the Duolingo exam.

Haas accepts the internet based (iBT) and iBT Home Edition and does not accept the TOEFL ITP or My Best Scores.

Minimum required scores for Fall 2027 admissions only:

Tests taken from June 1, 2024 to January 20, 2026: 90 minimum total score
Tests taken on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5 minimum total score

Please contact individual academic departments for more information, as they may choose to require a higher score.

For Fall 2027, tests taken before June 1, 2025 will not be accepted even if your score was reported to UC Berkeley. Please send your test score directly from ETS to the institution code for UC Berkeley: 4833 for Graduate Organizations.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
You can also submit scores from the Academic Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Consult the IELTS website to locate the office of the test center where you plan to take the test. Haas does not accept the IELTS Indicator.

For purposes of admission, your most recent overall band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale.
For Fall 2027, tests taken before June 1, 2025 will not be accepted. All IELTS scores must be sent electronically from the testing center, and no institution code is required. The address for identification purposes is: University of California, Berkeley, Graduate Division, Sproul Hall Rm 318, MC 5900, Berkeley, CA 94720. Please do not mail any score reports to us.

TOEFL/IELTS Exemption
To qualify for a TOEFL/IELTS exemption, you must fulfill one of the following options:

Have a basic degree from a recognized institution in a country where the primary language used in both daily life and academic instruction is English.
If you wish to double-check whether your country qualifies for an exemption, please email [email protected].
Have completed a basic or advanced degree at an institution, in the United States or a United States institution abroad, where the language of instruction is English and the institution is accredited by one of the United States’ regional accrediting agencies.
Have completed at least one year of full-time academic course work with grades of B or better at a regionally accredited institution within the United States.*
The following courses do not qualify for an exemption: courses in English as a Second Language, courses conducted in a language other than English, courses that will be completed after applicants submit their application, or courses of a nonacademic nature.

The TOEFL or IELTS must be submitted by applicants who do not meet the exemption criteria above.

Oral English Proficiency Requirement for Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Appointments
Once admitted, graduate students who do not speak English as a native language must satisfy the oral English proficiency requirement before they can be appointed to teach. Please note that the oral English proficiency level required for GSI positions is higher than for admissions. Review the requirements for satisfying the Oral English Proficiency requirement for a GSI appointment, and consult the Language Proficiency Program with questions.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Other Test Scores
Some programs require applicants to take a standardized test such as the GRE General Test, a GRE Subject Test, the GMAT or MCAT. Consult the program to which you are applying for the department’s requirements.

For the GRE, send your test score directly from ETS to the institution code for UC Berkeley: 4833 for Graduate Organizations. No department code is needed unless specified by the specific program. ETS will not report test scores older than 5 years.

Letters of Recommendation
The application requires letters of recommendation. Please check with your program of interest for questions. Your recommenders are asked to give their personal impressions of your intellectual ability, your aptitude in research or professional skills, your character, and the quality of your previous work and potential for future productive scholarship. Be sure to inform your recommenders of the program’s application deadline.

Applicants may waive the right to inspect their letters of recommendation on a voluntary basis. This option can be selected when you fill out the recommendation invite for your recommender.
The Graduate Division may verify the authenticity of academic letters of recommendation with the school or recommender.

Statements
Submit a Statement of Purpose and Personal History statement, along with any other essays the program you are applying to requires.
The Statement of Purpose should describe your aptitude and motivation to enter the program. This can include relevant details about your preparation or specialization in the field. This is a good place to share your academic plans, research interests, and future career goals.

The Personal History statement describes how your own background and life experiences influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree.

Application Fee
If you are a U.S. citizen or current permanent resident, the non-refundable application fee is $135; for all others, the fee is $155.

Fee Waiver: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who demonstrate financial need or have participated in an eligible program may apply for an application fee waiver.

Fee Exemption: Some programs do not require the application fee payment.

Costs and Financial Aid

In conjunction with the regular financial aid programs of the university, the Haas School of Business does its best to provide financial assistance to eligible PhD students. This usually takes the form of a financial aid package over five years of study at Berkeley and includes stipends, grants, fellowships, and other awards, plus tuition and fees. All financial aid is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress and fulfilling the work requirement set by the department. Students are automatically considered for departmental aid when they submit their application for admission and are notified about their award when they are accepted into the program.

Funding for the school’s financial awards may come from among the following sources:

Norma W. and Alvin B. Chan Fellowship
Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship
Joe Shoong Foundation Fellowship
Orel Chrisman Crawford Fellowships
Schwabacher Fellowships
Claudius N. and James N. White Fellowships.

Students may also apply for outside fellowships, typically for their dissertation year.

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