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Tuition USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Santa Cruz, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Computer Engineering at University of California Santa Cruz is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Computer Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 8
  5. Tuition: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Santa Cruz, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Computer Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Networks (wireless networks, high-speed networks, sensor networks, algorithms and protocols for computer communication, quality of service);
  2. Robotics (autonomous vehicles, sensor fusion, exoskeletons, medical robots, biomolecular control);
  3. Computer System Design (CAD of VLSI, computer architecture, parallel and distributed systems, VLSI and FPGA design, placement and routing, fault diagnosis);
  4. Sensing and Interaction (computer vision, remote sensing, telemetry, computer-based collaboration, assistive and rehabilitative technology, human-computer interaction)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In their first year, CE graduate students (both MS and PhD) must show proficiency in areas of the base requirements either by:
  • passing one of the undergraduate courses listed, or
  • having passed an equivalent course elsewhere, or
  • by passing the final exam (or project when deemed appropriate by the faculty responsible) of an associated course when it is regularly offered.

English Proficiency: IELTS 8 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 8

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of California Santa Cruz directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of California, Santa Cruz

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University of California, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months