School of Engineering Graduate STEM-designated

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

MS Master of Science

A Computer Engineering MS for advanced professional work and doctoral study, moving to a 30-credit curriculum in fall 2026, with STEM OPT eligibility and graduate funding.

30ENGR 400 will no longer be required
Credits from fall 2026
36 moA STEM-designated degree
OPT for international students
PhDPrepares you for further study
Pathway to the doctorate
MeritPlus assistantships and student employment
Graduate scholarship

Curriculum

Advanced professional work in the field

The Computer Engineering MS degree program is a course of study intended to prepare individuals whose undergraduate background is in computer or electrical engineering for advanced professional work in the field and for further study leading to the doctorate.

NOTICE

A 30-credit curriculum from fall 2026

Starting fall 2026, this program will have a 30-credit curriculum and ENGR 400 will not be required. Please contact Admissions for more information.

DEPTH

Depth in the discipline

You will demonstrate an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of computer engineering, building on an undergraduate background in computer or electrical engineering.

DOCTORATE

A route to the Ph.D.

The program prepares you for further study leading to the doctorate, including UB’s own Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D.

FUNDING

Stipends and scholarships

The Graduate Merit Award helps deserving students meet the financial obligations of pursuing a graduate degree. Graduate assistantships, research assistantships, and student worker employment are also available for qualified students.

Admission requirements

How to apply

Applications are reviewed by the School of Engineering.

Program prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited university or recognized international institution
  • Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.90 or higher

Required materials

  • Application
  • Official transcript for the last degree earned
  • To be considered for a scholarship, you must submit transcripts from each institution attended.
  • In certain cases the GRE can be waived based on previous academic performance. After submitting your application and all other required documents you may be admitted without the GRE, or our admissions staff will contact you if the GRE is required for a decision.
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STEM and OPT

A STEM-designated degree

The MS degrees offered by the School of Engineering at University of Bridgeport are classified by ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) degrees. All international students who earn an MS degree are eligible for twelve months of OPT (Optional Practical Training). At the end of those twelve months, the student and the company the student works for can apply for an extension of twenty-four additional months of work, as long as the company is an E-verify company. In summary, a graduate with an MS degree can work under OPT in the USA for a total of thirty-six months. For more information, visit International Student Services.

36 mo
Total OPT available
STEM
Designated by ICE

Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

Our Computer Engineering students will demonstrate an in depth and comprehensive understanding of computer engineering.

Independent learning
An enhanced ability to learn, on their own, technical details for which they are responsible.
Applied problem solving
An enhanced ability to apply the knowledge learned to solve technical problems that arise in research they conduct or supervise.
Evaluating alternatives
An enhanced ability to study an issue, identify and evaluate alternative actions, and propose an optimal course of action.
Technical communication
An enhanced ability to prepare technical point papers, brief their seniors, and defend their conclusions.

Course catalog

Every course, in full

View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.

Start your application

Ask Admissions about the 30-credit curriculum starting fall 2026.