Overview

At Computer Science and Engineering from University of California, Santa Cruz, students establish a solid foundation in algorithms, architectures, programming languages, and then proceed to a thorough study of recent developments in their selected area of specialization.

Learning

The Computer Science and Engineering department at UC Santa Cruz spans multiple areas of research including algorithms, logic, and complexity; computer hardware, including architecture, VLSI (chip design), FPGAs, and design automation; computer security and privacy; cyber-physical systems; distributed systems; database systems; machine learning and artificial intelligence; natural language processing; networks; pervasive computing and human-computer interaction; programming languages; robotics; social computing; storage systems; and visual computing, including computer vision, visualization, and graphics. Computing at UC Santa Cruz has already attained a very high level of international recognition. With its proximity to Silicon Valley and its outstanding research, UCSC is a leader in computing research and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Teaching in Computer Science and Engineering

Analysis of Algorithms

Programming Languages

Computer Architecture

Computer Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Cruz, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 387 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

General test GRE scores are required

Résumé

A Statement of purpose: Please describe your plans for graduate study or research and for your future occupation or profession.

A Personal History Statement is also required

Official transcripts

Supplemental Materials

Recommendations

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required, up to 5 may be submitted.

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Tuition Fee

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International

29934 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29934 USD per year during 24 months.
National

29934 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29934 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

14832 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14832 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Santa Cruz

1710 - 2560 USD /month

Living costs

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