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    Software Engineering, MS

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    Irvine, USMSIn-person15 months
    STEM-OPT
    $59,860.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    49
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine is a 49-credit, 15-month, in-person MS program based in Irvine, US. Tuition is $59,860 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers foundations of software construction, maintenance, quality assurance, programming styles, testing, debugging, and non-technical professional skills through hands-on projects, capstone, and experiential learning like internships. It prepares students for software engineering careers with intensive programming and AI-enhanced practices.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE Exam is OPTIONAL. Submitting a GRE score does not necessarily increase your chances for admission.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min For complete information, including minimum scores, waivers, and how to submit official test scores, please visit Graduate Division’s Apply to UCI and select “English Language Proficiency”: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min For complete information, including minimum scores, waivers, and how to submit official test scores, please visit Graduate Division’s Apply to UCI and select “English Language Proficiency”: IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $57,330.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine is $59,860 across 49 required credits.
    Is Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine is offered in-person.
    How long does Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine take to complete?
    Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine is structured around 15 months and 49 credits.
    Is Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine?
    Post-completion work rights for Software Engineering, MS at University of California-Irvine: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)