• A completed online application (first-time user) for Admission to Engineering Graduate Programs, including a nonrefundable $100 application fee
• A Bachelor's Degree
• One official transcript from each academic institution attended, indicating the degree received and date of conferral. Please contact your institution to request electronic official transcripts sent to gradengineeradmissions@scu.edu.  We do not accept official transcripts directly from applicants.
• For international transcripts, please see Additional Admissions Requirements for International Students.
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (500 words max)
• GRE is mandatory for the Master’s of Science in Computer Science and Engineering ONLY. For GRE Scores-Our institution code is 4851. For information on the GRE, please visit the ETS website. Additionally, please send a PDF of your score report to gradengineeradmissions@scu.edu.
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• A completed online application (first-time user) for Admission to Engineering Graduate Programs, including a nonrefundable $100 application fee
• A Bachelor's Degree
• A Master's Degree
• One official transcript from each academic institution attended, indicating the degree received and date of conferral. For U.S. transcripts, contact your institution to request official transcripts sent electronically to gradengineeradmissions@scu.edu. We do not accept official transcripts directly from applicants. For international transcripts, please see Additional Admissions Requirements for International Students.
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (500 words max)
• GRE is mandatory for consideration into the Ph.D. program. For GRE Scores-Our institution code is 4851. For information on the GRE, please visit the ETS website. Additionally, please send a PDF of your scores to gradengineer@scu.edu.
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• A completed online application (first-time user) for Admission to Engineering Graduate Programs, including a nonrefundable $100 application fee
• Statement of Purpose (500 words max)
• One official transcript from each academic institution attended, indicating the degree received and date of conferral. Please contact your institution to request electronic official transcripts sent to gradengineeradmissions@scu.edu.  We do not accept official transcripts directly from applicants. Please note that Certificate Programs are not available for students seeking an F-1 Visa.
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• Click here to learn more about the Certificate Program

• A completed online application (first-time user) for Admission to Engineering Graduate Programs, including a nonrefundable $100 application fee
• A Bachelor's Degree
• A Master's Degree
• One official transcript from each academic institution attended, indicating the degree received and date of conferral. For U.S. transcripts, contact your institution to request official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradengineeradmissions@scu.edu.  We do not accept official transcripts from applicants.  For international transcripts, please see Additional Admissions Requirements for International Students.
• Three (3) Letters Of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (500 words max)
• GRE Scores-Our institution code is 4851. For information on the GRE, please visit the ETS website. Additionally, please send a PDF of your score report to gradengineer@scu.edu.
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The Open University Program is a non-degree program limited to 16 units with options to apply for an M.S. degree.

Engineers who wish to update their skills or learn new technologies without pursuing a specific degree may enroll in the School of Engineering’s Open University program.

Open University allows the students to:

• Examine a field of study before enrolling in a degree program
• Enhance your professional training
• Attend on a regular or nonconsecutive basis, depending on your own needs
• Get a head start by enrolling in classes while waiting for admission/transfer to a degree program

Transfer to a Degree Program:

If you would like to apply to a degree program later on, you will need to follow the same procedures required of the degree-seeking applicants, except that you will not need to pay the application fee again. The general GRE test requirement for admission to the master's degree program can be waived if the following two conditions are satisfied:

• The student has completed a set of required courses in the department to which they are applying.
• The student has achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above in these courses.

PLEASE NOTE: Official transcripts will still be required as part of the admissions process.

In general, up to 16 units taken in the Open University program can be transferred into the M.S. program. However, students who wish to do so should make sure that these courses conform to the departmental requirements in their chosen area of specialization.

Computer Science and Engineering is not available for the Open University Program.

Most full‑time students finish in 1.5–2 years (6–8 quarters). Part-time options may extend the timeline depending on course load.

Transfer credit is permitted for elective courses in your major up to 6 units.  Note that the 4 units of Graduate Core courses cannot be transferred

Yes! SCU offers a 5‑year combined BS/MS program, allowing undergrads to begin graduate coursework in their senior year

Graduate classes are offered in the evenings and mornings during weekdays, to accommodate working professionals. Additional sections may be offered in the 9-5 time frame, and some special topics on weekends.

Current tuition rate is $1254/unit.

Federal Loans: Apply via FAFSA (SCU code 001326). Dept. Scholarships: Awarded selectively by academic departments.

Students may also apply for positions as Teaching Assistants (TAs) or graders. Research assistantships are also available for students interested in working with faculty on funded projects.

Reach out to our team at gradengineeradmissions@scu.edu for more information.

Yes, returning students who last took graduate classes years ago may re-enroll, subject to admission review.

Yes, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in a relevant technical domain. For example, CSE applicants lacking core preparation (like logic design, data structures) must complete foundation courses at an accredited institution prior to or during admission. Similarly, Robotics & Automation applicants must show competence in programming, circuits, and mechanical design; deficiencies require additional coursework.

Yes. Engineering MS programs qualify as STEM fields and allow F-1 visa holders to apply for OPT and STEM OPT extensions.

Yes. Prerequisites vary by program.  For example in Computer Science and Engineering, prerequisites include courses such as programming, circuits, data structures, and engineering math.

Prerequisites: Can I take them on Coursera, edX, Straighterline etc? No. Only courses from accredited institutions (i.e., regionally accredited colleges/universities) count. Online course platforms like Coursera, edX, or Straighterline are not accepted.

Not necessarily, work experience isn't required for most programs. However, engineering management programs and higher-level degrees like Ph.D./Engineer's may prefer or require it.

The GRE is the standard test for engineering programs. Some specialized tracks may waive it; check in with our graduate admissions team at gradengineeradmissions@scu.edu.

GRE: No minimum, though programs have averages (e.g., ~300+). TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: Required for non-native speakers, valid for up to 5 years.

GRE: Santa Clara University's code (institution code 4851). TOEFL: Code 4851. IELTS/Duolingo: Follow SCU's guidelines on their Graduate Admissions portal.