UC Berkeley (Energy & Resources Group) · Berkeley, United States · Official page ↗
ERG is small, fiercely interdisciplinary and has been producing energy-transition thinkers since the 1970s — Dan Kammen's and John Holdren's academic home. The two-year master's (MA or MS depending on your coursework's centre of gravity) spans 40 units across four pillars — energy engineering, climate economics, environmental science and environmental justice — and closes with an independent master's project rather than a taught capstone. Note: for fall 2027 entry ERG lists the standalone MA under programmes pausing admissions, so only the MS is open to new applicants.
Verified Sep 2026 on the UC Berkeley registrar fee schedule (2026-27, new academic master's students): about USD 41,176/yr for non-residents including non-resident supplemental tuition, about USD 26,074/yr for California residents. No programme-specific fee.
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
The 2026 Sustainability Degree Shortlist Guide: pick, compare and afford the right programme — plus occasional emails with new programmes, scholarships and application tips.