UC Berkeley Energy Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 21% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Energy Engineering were admitted (3 of 14). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.63–3.82.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Energy Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and MATH 51; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Energy Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Energy 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
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
- 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
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry 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
- MATH 55 Discrete Mathematics
1 of these
- COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
- ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
1 of these
- MEC ENG 40 Thermodynamics
- ENGIN 40 Engineering Thermodynamics
1 of these
- COMPSCI 61B Data Structures
- EECS 16A Designing Information Devices and Systems I
- EECS 16B Designing Information Devices and Systems II
- MAT SCI 45 Properties of Materials and MAT SCI 45L Properties of Materials Laboratory
- CIV ENG 11 Engineered Systems and Sustainability
- CIV ENG 70 Engineering Geology
- MEC ENG C85 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Energy Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 21% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Energy Engineering were admitted (3 of 14). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.63–3.82.
Does UC Berkeley have an Energy Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Energy 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 Energy Engineering?
UC Berkeley's Energy Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 53 and MATH 54, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Energy Engineering?
Admitted Energy Engineering transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.63–3.82.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Energy Engineering?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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