Overview

Key Features

The Computer Engineering program from University of California, Riverside offers the B.S. + M.S. program and the M.S. degree in Computer Engineering. Specific requirements or each degree are described below. It prepares students for careers in the design of complex systems involving computer hardware, computer software, electronics and electrical signals for communications, networking, desktop computing, and embedded computing.

Students must be in residence at least one year and complete a minimum of 44 quarters units of graduate and upper division under- graduate courses in or related to the major subject area. Students who have completed similar courses elsewhere may petition for waiver of a required course or for substitution of an alternative course. For students interested in interdisciplinary research, individual study programs can be approved. The normative time for the completion of the M.S. in Computer Engineering is two years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Course

Technical Elective

Graduate level CS/ECE course OR approved undergraduate technical elective (General Elective)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 516 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California.  Although we welcome promising students from all disciplines, entering students must have a substantial background in both electrical engineering and computer science.
A minimum of 3.2 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) in the undergraduate junior and senior years, and at least 3.5 in any graduate study. These averages are considered the minimum requirements; the actual standard for admission is set by the current pool of applicants, and is generally higher.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.

Tuition Fee

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International

18244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9122 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

18244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9122 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

8176 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4088 USD per semester during 12 months.

The tuition is per quarter and there are 4.

Living costs for Riverside

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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