Overview

This Computer Engineering program from University of California, Riverside 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.

Key Facts

Students must be in residence for 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.

All students must complete a capstone experience that synthesizes and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the master’s program, by either passing a comprehensive exam, writing a thesis, or completing a project. The Comprehensive Examination is the default option. If a student chooses the alternative project or thesis option, it is their responsibility to find a faculty member willing to supervise the master’s project or thesis, to form the faculty examining committee, and to schedule the oral examination.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Course

Technical Elective

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

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

46 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riverside, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 913 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24010 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24010 USD / year

≈ 24010 USD / year
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In-State

13942 USD / year

≈ 13942 USD / year

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Tuition is per quarter

Living costs

Riverside

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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