Overview

Studies in this Software Engineering degree at University of Houston Clear Lake address the foundations, methodologies and tools used in the management, planning, design and engineering of software systems.

By providing a careful balance between theory and practice, the plan prepares you for central software positions in industry, government and institutions where software engineering has become a key activity.

UHCL Gives You Great Opportunities

As a software engineer, you’ll become a specialist with the skills and knowledge to take charge of the testing, design, development and maintenance of computer software for business and personal use.

UHCL allows you to choose extended course work and either the capstone option or thesis option to complete your degree.

The plan requires core areas of software engineering to be mastered, and each of these areas is covered by a dedicated set of core and extended courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Requirements Engineering

Software Construction

Software Architecture

Software Processes

Software Engineering Life Cycle

Reuse and Reengineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Webster, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts, individual mark/grade sheets (showing all passes and fails) and confirmation of degrees or diplomas for all academic studies attempted and completed at other college/universities.

The type of documents required will vary based on educational system. You can contact us at oiap@uhcl.edu for additional information regarding what documents you are required to submit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19352 USD / year

≈ 19352 USD / year
Out-of-State

19352 USD / year

≈ 19352 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9920 USD / year

≈ 9920 USD / year

Funding

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UHCL Gives You Great Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

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