Overview
About the Program
The Software Engineering program of the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is aimed toward students who seek to develop a deeper understanding of the processes, tools, and techniques involved in the creation of dependable, large-scale software systems. While not all M.S. students will choose to do a Ph.D. following their Master’s, the research focus of this program makes it ideal for those considering a Ph.D. (such as our Ph.D. Software Engineering program).
The MSSE program is designed around a set of core courses that introduces the fundamentals of software engineering, followed by a broader range of courses through which students can choose to focus their learning. Students could choose to augment their core with more computer science-oriented courses (e.g., network and distributed systems security, next generation search systems), data science courses (e.g., machine learning, data mining), end-user oriented courses (e.g., user interface design and evaluation, ubiquitous computing and interaction), or advanced software engineering courses (e.g., software architecture, software analysis and testing).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Software Engineering
- Analysis of Programming Languages
- Requirements Engineering and Specification
- Software Analysis and Testing
- Software Environments
- Software Architecture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Software Engineering Machine Learning View 520 other Masters in Software Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application fee ($120 for U.S. Citizens and lawful U.S. Permanent Residents, and $140 for all other applicants)
- GRE scores
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
- Three letters of recommendation are required
- Transcripts
Tuition Fee
-
International
33619 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33619 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
33619 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33619 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
18517 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18517 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Irvine
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.