Cost & Financial Aid

The program fees for the 2025-2026 academic year can be found on the Registrar’s website. 

Please note all MCS students are automatically charged for and enrolled in the UC Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan.  If you are covered by another health insurance plan that complies with UC’s waiver criteria, you may apply for a waiver.

Fellowships are available to domestic and international students.  Recipients are selected based on academic merit, financial need, and/or their contribution to strengthening the program’s commitment to diversity. 

A separate fellowship application is not required; all admissions applicants will be automatically considered for fellowships by the admissions committee and final selection of fellowship recipients will be announced in the applicants’ admission offer letters.

For information on financial aid and scholarships, please visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Please also review their helpful information on estimated budgets for new graduate students.