Self-supporting graduate professional degree programs (SSGPDPs) at the University of California, Berkeley facilitate the enrollment of additional students beyond those supported by state resources. These programs address higher education and workforce demands by catering to diverse populations, such as full-time employees, mid-career professionals, international students with specific career objectives, and students whose professional education is supported by their employers. Notably, many SSGPDPs offer alternative delivery modes, including online or hybrid instruction, flexible scheduling options (e.g., evenings, weekends, and summers), and/or alternative locations (e.g., off-campus).
Resources:
- Overview of Self-Supporting Graduate Professional Degree Programs at the University of California – Policy.
- University of California, Berkeley – Policy for Self-Supporting Graduate Professional Degree Programs
Some professional program fees may be inclusive of the campus based fees (Campus Fee, Transit Fee, Instructional Resilience and Enhancement Fee (IREF), and Document Management fee).
NOTE: Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Program charges and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year.
Figures for program charges and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual program charges and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved program charges and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
2025-2026 Campus Based Fees – Per Term
| Campus Fee | $871.75 |
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| Transit Fee | $229 |
| IREF | $141 |
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) – Per Term
| * Health Insurance | $3,924 |
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The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) fee is assessed to all students automatically unless waived.
*Some programs may be exempt from the SHIP requirement and may not be required or eligible to purchase health insurance. More information about the SHIP and the waiver process can be found on University Health Services’ (UHS) website.
Additional Fees for New Students (First Term Only)
| Document Management Fee | $115 |
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The Document Management Fee is assessed to new students only in their first term.
2025-26 SSGPDP Fees – Summer Start
The information below is for new and some continuing student cohorts for the 2025-2026 year. For questions regarding fees and fee structure, curriculum, cohort and program eligibility – please contact the program directly.
(For previous year SSGPDP fee information, please review UCOP’s published document on previous year summary tables.)
2025-26 SSGPDP Fees – Fall/Spring Start
The information below is for new and some continuing student cohorts for the 2025-2026 year. For questions regarding fees and fee structure, curriculum, cohort and program eligibility – please contact the program directly.
(For previous year SSGPDP fee information, please review UCOP’s published document on previous year summary tables.)