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B.S./M.S. Program (SCU Undergrad Students Only)

The School of Engineering offers qualified Santa Clara University undergraduates the opportunity to earn both a bachelor of science and a master of science degree in five years.

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 Certificate

  • 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 Certificate Programs are not available for students seeking an F-1 Visa.
  • Resume
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Master's Degree

  • 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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Engineer's Degree

  • 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.
  • Resume

Ph.D. Degree

Offered in the Departments of Bioengineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering

  • 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 o not accept official transcripts directly from applicants. For international transcripts, please see Additional Admissions Requirements for International Students.
  • Three (3) Letter 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.
  • Resume
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