Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
The UC Irvine Henry Samueli School of Engineering’s Master of Engineering degree goes beyond technical training and prepares graduates for employment in industry as technical leaders and innovators.
In addition to advanced specialized technical training, the UC Irvine M.Eng program focuses on engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, applicable hands-on learning, and team-oriented capstone projects. The program prepares students to become leaders, whether technical managers in large and small companies or entrepreneurs starting their own enterprises.
Apply
The Fall 2026 applications are open.
Apply by the December 15th Priority Deadline.
Lets Talk
Have questions on how M.Eng can accelerate your career? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with our team today to learn more on how the program can support you!
Upcoming Events
Meet us on the road or join us on campus.
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- QS Riyadh
- QS Abu Dhabi
- Great Minds in Stem Conference
- Biomedical Engineering Society Conference (BMES)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers Conference (SWE)
- Cal Poly Pomona Graduate & Professional School Fair
- UC Berkeley Graduate & Law School Fair
- USC Graduate Schools Fair
- UCSD Graduate & Professional Schools Fair
- CSUF Graduate & Professional School Expo
- UCR Graduate, Professional, & Law School Fair
- UCI DCE Graduate School Expo
- QS Taipei
- QS Tokyo
- National Society of Black Engineers Conference (NSBE)
Information Sessions and Webinars: Additional Dates Coming Soon!
The Master of Engineering degree
Industry Focused
- M.Eng is focused on preparing graduates for employment and leadership opportunities.
- This full time degree can be completed in as little as 9 months (3 quarters).
- Recommended for early to mid-career professionals or new graduates wishing to expand their technical expertise and deepen industry knowledge.
- Curriculum is designed to develop technical managers with a greater understanding of their corporation.
- The dedicated M.Eng career center supports students though seminars, workshops, speakers, and individual appointments focusing on how to leverage the degree.
More Than Engineering
- M.Eng features leadership training that sharpens students workplace skills and provides basic knowledge of product innovation, development, and launch.
- M.Eng students acquire integrative knowledge of systems, as well as hands-on knowledge and experience immediately applicable to industry.
- Professional skill assessment digital certificates allow students to immediately show employers they have the specific skills they’re looking for!
- Capstone Projects address real-life problems with faculty and industry partners, while strengthening managing skills and team based leadership.
Concentrations and Tracks
We offer five concentrations to choose from. We also have a general Master of Engineering concentration offers additional tracks. Click on an image below to learn more information.
Advanced Manufacturing
Interdisciplinary Concentration
Biomedical Engineering
The focus area includes:
- Bioengineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The focus areas include:
- Sustainable Data-Driven Infrastructure
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Focus areas include:
- Communications Circuits & Systems
- Digital & Image Signal Processing
- Machine Learning & Data Science
- Semiconductor Microelectronics
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Focus areas include:
- Autonomous and Intelligent Machines and Systems
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Nanotechnology and Microsystems
General Master of Engineering
Tracks include:
- Battery & Hydrogen Technology
We are here to help
The M.Eng team is available to answer all your questions, and help you decided if this is the right degree for you. Schedule a one-on-one consultation or reach out via email to learn more on how the program can support your professional growth.