MSc in Computer Science - Software Engineering in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

University of California Irvine | Irvine United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Computer Science program provides a comprehensive and adaptable curriculum, equipping students for advanced studies across all areas of computer science. This discipline focuses on creating, evaluating, and building computer systems, along with applying computational methods to nearly every academic field and real-world application. Computer systems vary from small embedded devices to global networks like the internet. Computer science research combines mathematical theory, practical testing, and developing prototype systems. Software has revolutionized society profoundly, with systems that guide, manage, and improve everyday life. At the Bren School, software research focuses on developing innovative technologies and approaches to advance the digital age. The primary objective is enhancing software creation, maintenance, implementation, reliability, clarity, and affordability. A key focus of the software engineering research team is system design principles.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their prior academic record. Applicants for the M.S. are expected to have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Ph.D. applicants will additionally be evaluated in their potential for creative research and teaching in Information and Computer Sciences.

Applicants are expected to have (1) skills in computer programming at least equivalent to those obtained in college-level courses in programming and language development, (2) skills in mathematics equivalent to those obtained in complete college-level courses in logic and set theory, analysis, linear algebra and modern algebra, or probability and statistics, (3) data structures, analysis of algorithms, automata theory, or formal languages, and (4) computer architectures.

All applicants are evaluated on the materials submitted: letters of recommendation, official GRE test scores (optional for M.S./Ph.D. in Informatics, M.S./Ph.D. in Software Engineering, the Master of Human Computer Interaction and Design, and the Master of Software Engineering) official college transcripts, statement of purpose, and personal history statement.

An applicant to the M.S./Ph.D. in Informatics, M.S./Ph.D. in Software Engineering, the Master of Human Computer Interaction and Design, or the Master of Software Engineering is strongly encouraged to submit additional material that enriches their application and speaks to the applicant's strengths (e.g., design portfolio, link to GitHub profile, GRE test scores, scholarly papers submitted and/or published, writing samples).

TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Tuition USD 26,802

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