Be on the Cutting Edge Through Computer Science and Engineering

As technology continues to evolve at an astonishing pace, UC Merced’s Computer Science and Engineering pathway positions you at the intersection of innovation and industry. The academic programs and experiences (including hands-on opportunities) will thoroughly prepare you for a career in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, robotics, machine learning/AI, informational technology and database administration, to name a few. You’ll graduate with marketable skills gained from courses, architecture design experiences, research and team project activities that will allow you to excel in your chosen field. 

Majors in this Pathway

application deadline

Application Deadline:
November 30, 2024

no SAT required

No SAT
Required

multiple degrees available

Multiple Degrees
Available

Financial Aid Available

Financial Aid
Available

Pathway Careers

fast facts

ranked top 100 university in us news and world report
Ranked Top 100
US News & World Report
ranked 49 overall in the nation
RANKED #49
OVERALL IN THE NATION
Washington Monthly
ranked 5 in social mobility
RANKED #5
IN SOCIAL MOBILITY FOR OUR STUDENTS
ranked 15 in california colleges
RANKED #15
IN CALIFORNIA

Study Abroad for Engineers

Opportunities for students to study Engineering in exciting locations around the globe. For example, students can study robotics in Japan, environmental engineering in Singapore, or bioengineering in Australia.

Professional Engineering LLC

Living Learning Community (LLC) that engages students in communal learning and career development experiences such as workshops, panel discussions and collaborative projects. Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers students provide peer support for first-year students in the LLC.

Innovate to Grow

A unique experiential learning program that engages external partner organizations with teams of students who design systems to solve real-world problems.

Joint Genome Institute Research Experience

offers UC Merced students the opportunity to work with JGI scientists on research projects that contribute to the large mission of the U.S. Department of Energy, particularly in computational and data sciences.

Foster Family Center for Engineering Service Learning

Brings together students to design compelling solutions to address needs of nonprofit community partner organizations.

Professional Organizations for Engineering

UC Merced offers 17 professional organizations for students that aim to further the profession of engineering and the interests of the individuals engaged in that field.