MS Software Engineering at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Software engineering is key to how we engage with digital devices, and skills in programming and design position you to pioneer advancements in this dynamic field. The master's program in Software Engineering not only broadens your understanding of existing software architecture across a variety of technologies, but it also teaches you how to build and adapt software, leveraging your software developer degree to emerging technologies. Opt for a thesis or non-thesis track.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Required Core (12 total): Foundations of Software Engineering (3) Complete 3 of the following: Software DevSecOps (3) Software Project Management (3) Software Requirements Analysis and Test (3) Software Architecture and Design (3) Students may elect either the Thesis or Non-Thesis Option

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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