UC Berkeley Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Electrical & Computer Engineering transfers starts with MATH 51, MATH 52 and MATH 53; the full list is below.

    UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Electrical & Computer Engineering

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    Major Requirements

    UC Berkeley Electrical & Computer Engineering Major Preparation

    The courses UC Berkeley lists as Electrical & Computer Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Required courses for admission

    Courses listed

    • MATH 51 Calculus I
    • MATH 52 Calculus II
    • MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
    • MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
    • PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
    • PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers

    Courses listed

    • Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
    • Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B

    Complete 1 of these

    • ASTRON 7A Introduction to Astrophysics
    • ASTRON 7B Introduction to Astrophysics
    • BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function) and BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
    • BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
    • CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
    • CHEM 1B General Chemistry
    • CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
    • CHEM 3B Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3BL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
    • MCELLBI 32 Introduction to Human Physiology and MCELLBI 32L Introduction to Human Physiology Laboratory
    • PHYSICS 7C Physics for Scientists and Engineers

    Also listed by UC Berkeley

    UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Strongly recommended courses

    • COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
    • COMPSCI 61B Data Structures
    • COMPSCI 61C Machine Structures
    • COMPSCI 70 Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory
    • EECS 16A Designing Information Devices and Systems I
    • EECS 16B Designing Information Devices and Systems II
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Berkeley's own Electrical & Computer Engineering requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Berkeley have an Electrical & Computer Engineering major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Berkeley offers Electrical & Computer Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Electrical & Computer Engineering?

    UC Berkeley's Electrical & Computer Engineering major preparation includes MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 53, MATH 54, PHYSICS 7A and PHYSICS 7B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Electrical & Computer Engineering?

    UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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