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.
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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).