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UMassD Engineering

Computer Engineering
MS

The Master of Science program in Computer Engineering provides:

  • structure: as you develop a firm foundation to succeed at the advanced level in industry or to pursue further graduate studies
  • flexibility: follow your own particular interest as you complete your studies

Our graduates are successful technical contributors to industry and productive faculty members in electrical and computer engineering departments.

Student success

Median starting salary for computer science MS graduates, class of 2022

NACE AY 2022 Data Collection of Graduate Alumni
Computer Engineering student Anastasia Grosch

Student spotlight

Anastasia Grosch '24, '25

Computer engineering major Anastasia Grosch '24, '25 came to UMass Dartmouth from San Jose, CA. UMass Dartmouth gave her the real-world experience and support she needed to launch a career in cybersecurity.  Grosch interned at Intel two years in a row, and conducted research with Dr. Ruolin Zhou on federated learning. Outside the classroom, Grosch helped to start the UMassD Car and Motorsports Club. 

The MS in Computer Engineering is a 30 credit program.

  • At least 24 of the required 30 credits must be at the graduate level (500 level or higher); a grade of C or better is required for all graduate courses to be counted towards the degree.
  • As many as 6 credits of 400-level courses will be allowed to compensate for variations in the student’s background; a grade of B or better is required for them to be counted towards the degree. Undergraduate courses in excess of the 6-credit limit are allowed, but will not count for credit toward the degree.
  • Program options include a thesis track and a non-thesis track.

The MS in Computer Engineering and the MS in Electrical Engineering, although separate degrees, share some common requirements.

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Research

Our faculty are experts in an impressive variety of fields and are engaged notable research ventures supported by public and private funding. Key research areas within the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE):

The MS program in Computer Engineering:

  • provides students with in-depth understanding and expertise in specific areas of specialization
  • trains students to conduct scientific research in specific areas of interest
  • trains students in how to communicate their research findings as technical papers and presentations at conferences and seminars
  • provides students with the opportunity to show mastery in a specific research project or research area of interest by writing and defending a thesis/project report or by passing a comprehensive exam

Admissions requirements

To apply please create an account in our Applicant Portal. You will need to submit:

  • Application form
  • $60 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Statement of Purpose (minimum 300 words)
  • Resume
  • Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not)
  • English Proficiency test scores:TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (see program requirements for more information)
  • GRE/GMAT (not required for most programs, see program requirements for more information)

Unofficial transcripts and test scores are accepted for application review but official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration. 

Program-specific requirements

Candidates must submit the required application materials, university requirements and program-specific requirements, for consideration.

  • Students possessing a bachelor's degree and a strong academic background in computer engineering or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply.
  • Admission to the MS program is competitive. In general, students must exceed the minimum requirements stated below to gain admission. However, students who do not meet these minimum requirements—but who otherwise show evidence of strong academic, professional, or research ability—may be accepted upon approval of the ECE Graduate Committee.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, or related field of engineering, science, or mathematics, from a college or university of recognized standing. Applicants with different backgrounds may be admitted with additional course requirements needed to meet program prerequisites.
  • Demonstrated scholastic competence: typically, MS applicants with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale for all engineering, math and physics courses will be considered.

Requirements

  • GRE is required. The GRE is waived for students with a bachelor's or graduate degree from an institution in the United States.
  • 1 letter of recommendation: from a person in the field of your academic major at the institution most recently attended or from a supervisor familiar with your recent job performance. BS/MS applicants are encouraged to include a recommendation from a department faculty member willing to advise their graduate research. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
  • International students should have a minimum English Proficiency score of TOEFL iBT 80 (New TOEFL 2026 score of 4), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110 or the Pearsons PTE Academic 58.

Application dates

A limited number of assistantships are available on a competitive basis. This award is subject to the work needs of the position and department, your satisfactory performance of duties, your academic record, and availability of funds, and may be subject to change.

Learn more about assistantships at UMass Dartmouth

International (F-1) students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees may be eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT). To learn about the eligibility criteria and detailed steps to apply, please review the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) OPT page and USCIS resources. F-1 students must consult with the ISSC to apply for STEM OPT.