As a proud member of the University of California system, UC Riverside embodies the California Dream — bringing together tomorrow's leaders on a nearly 1,200-acre campus in Inland Southern California. Ranked among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide and recognized as the nation's leader among public universities for social mobility by U.S. News for four of the past five years, UCR combines academic excellence with a deep commitment to access, equity, and real-world impact. With over 26,000 students and faculty that include two Nobel Prize winners and 15 members of the National Academies, UCR is a place where bold ideas take root and grow into global solutions.

The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) prepares engineers to solve complex challenges with technical excellence, creativity, and purpose. As a public research institution deeply committed to social mobility and innovation, BCOE serves as a catalyst for opportunity across California's Inland Empire and beyond. Graduate students work alongside a distinguished faculty — including 90 Fellows of professional societies — in state-of-the-art labs, design teams, and industry-sponsored research projects, gaining the hands-on experience and mentorship needed to lead in rapidly evolving industries.

At the master's level, BCOE offers a broad portfolio of M.S. programs spanning Bioengineering, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Data Science, Air Quality Systems Engineering, and more. For working professionals, BCOE also offers a fully online Master of Science in Engineering program with seven available specializations, designed to be completed in as few as 13 months with no residency requirement. Whether pursuing advanced research, industry leadership, or career acceleration, BCOE's master's programs combine the prestige of the UC system with a culture of collaboration, discovery, and purpose-driven engineering that prepares graduates to make a lasting difference in their fields and communities.