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    Engineering Science

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    San Diego, USMSIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $36,575.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    42%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    160
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego is a 36-credit, 9-month, in-person MS program based in San Diego, US. Tuition is $36,575 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Master's program offering specializations in aerospace engineering, applied mechanics, applied ocean sciences, engineering physics, and mechanical engineering. Students can pursue Plan I with thesis research or Plan II with comprehensive exam.

    Focus: both
    20 (Shanghai ARWU) | US News #10 Engineering School (Jacobs School)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 4, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE - NOT REQUIRED; optional; no minimum requirement
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) - 85. TOEFL paper-delivered test - 64.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $24,858.00
    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 Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego is $36,575 across 36 required credits.
    Is Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego online or in-person?
    Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego is offered in-person.
    How long does Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego take to complete?
    Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego is structured around 9 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    Is Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.