Best M.S in Software Engineering Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.12L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹11.4L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.S Liberal Arts - Software Engi...TOEFL100PTE70₹45.12L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024 Ranked 4 by QS in 2025
#2	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.1L/Yr ($50,100/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL102₹43.1L/Yr $50,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.59L/Yr ($30,912/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science and Softwar...GRE298TOEFL92PTE61₹26.59L/Yr $30,912 Course duration: 21 months Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.91L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE312IELTS6.5₹19.91L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.0 Best In Faculty New York Institute of Technology New York City, New York ₹34.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California ₹15.24L 1st Year Fees B.S Business Administration - Management Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida ₹17.55L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.7 Best In Academic Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota ₹6.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Chemistry Education Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.42L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut ₹32.52L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now
#5	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S Software DevelopmentTOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 8 months Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.69L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#7	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.06L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.35L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL80PTE56₹23.06L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#8	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.68L/Yr ($25,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.84L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo105TOEFL88PTE60₹21.68L/Yr $25,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 182 by THE in 2024 Ranked 200 by QS in 2025
#9	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.49L/Yr ($29,628/Yr)Living: ₹11.68L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission	M.S Telecommunications and Softw...GRE305TOEFL80₹25.49L/Yr $29,628 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.7L/Yr ($34,528/Yr)Living: ₹5.01L/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE310IELTS6.5PTE67₹29.7L/Yr $34,528 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025

#11	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.66L/Yr ($42,616/Yr)Living: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE309IELTS6.5PTE59₹36.66L/Yr $42,616 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#12	Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken New Jersey, Usa39.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.9L/Yr ($39,408/Yr)Living: ₹16.04L/Yr ($18,650/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE298TOEFL78PTE53₹33.9L/Yr $39,408 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#13	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.53L/Yr ($34,326/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo120IELTS6.5₹29.53L/Yr $34,326 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#14	Saint Louis University, Saint Louis Missouri, Usa64.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.06L/Yr ($21,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.46L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE290IELTS6.5PTE53₹18.06L/Yr $21,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Texas, El Paso Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,530/Yr)Living: ₹8.17L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE44₹15.08L/Yr $17,530 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#16	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.13L/Yr ($16,432/Yr)Living: ₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering and Inf...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.13L/Yr $16,432 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#17	Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa	Tuition: ₹31.1L/Yr ($36,150/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,594/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering Science₹31.1L/Yr $36,150 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#18	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.17L/Yr ($16,471/Yr)Living: ₹4.35L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science and Softwar...IELTS6.5PTE53₹14.17L/Yr $16,471 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#19	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.61L/Yr ($15,825/Yr)Living: ₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE53₹13.61L/Yr $15,825 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#20	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.97L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: ₹14.2L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE314TOEFL100PTE68₹30.97L/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#21	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.37L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.S Digital Sciences (Digital Sy...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 1 year Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#22	University of Texas, San Antonio Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.58L/Yr ($27,414/Yr)Living: ₹9.66L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science (with a Con...IELTS6.5PTE58₹23.58L/Yr $27,414 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#23	Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.67L/Yr ($21,700/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo100IELTS6PTE50₹18.67L/Yr $21,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#24	Villanova University, Villanova Pennsylvania, Usa43.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.81L/Yr ($25,350/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,547/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE314TOEFL90₹21.81L/Yr $25,350 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 67 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1043 by CWUR in 2022
#25	Fairfield University, Fairfield Connecticut, Usa61.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.87L/Yr ($27,750/Yr)Living: ₹12.28L/Yr ($14,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL80PTE53₹23.87L/Yr $27,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1413 by CWUR in 2022
#26	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.66L/Yr ($15,876/Yr)Living: ₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.66L/Yr $15,876 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#27	Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.26L/Yr ($21,222/Yr)Living: ₹8.63L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE53₹18.26L/Yr $21,222 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#28	University of Alabama, Huntsville Alabama, Usa	Tuition: ₹21.01L/Yr ($24,430/Yr)Living: ₹8.39L/Yr ($9,748/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE300IELTS6.0PTE53₹21.01L/Yr $24,430 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1203 by CWUR in 2022
#29	University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.94L/Yr ($31,320/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,772/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering₹26.94L/Yr $31,320 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#30	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.75L/Yr ($15,980/Yr)Living: ₹7.39L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL79PTE50₹13.75L/Yr $15,980 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#31	Pace University, New York City New York, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.64L/Yr ($42,600/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,835/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Development and Eng...IELTS6.5PTE54₹36.64L/Yr $42,600 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#32	Gannon University, Erie Pennsylvania, Usa75.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.55L/Yr ($34,350/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Embedded Software Engineerin...IELTS6.5PTE53₹29.55L/Yr $34,350 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#33	University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston Texas, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.41L/Yr ($19,082/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering with a ...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53₹16.41L/Yr $19,082 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#34	Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs Colorado, Usa43.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14L/Yr ($16,280/Yr)Living: ₹6.23L/Yr ($7,241/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - Software ...IELTS6₹14L/Yr $16,280 Course duration: 18 months Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#35	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.01L/Yr ($38,376/Yr)Living: ₹9.86L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE298TOEFL80₹33.01L/Yr $38,376 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#36	California State University-northridge, Northridge California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.53L/Yr ($20,378/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE290IELTS6.5PTE58₹17.53L/Yr $20,378 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#37	San Jose State University, San Jose California, Usa55.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.52L/Yr ($21,528/Yr)Living: ₹10.87L/Yr ($12,641/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL80PTE53₹18.52L/Yr $21,528 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1362 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 295 by FORBES in 2019
#38	California State University, Sacramento California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.07L/Yr ($36,118/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,396/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE299IELTS6.5PTE65₹31.07L/Yr $36,118 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Florida, Usa70%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.32L/Yr ($9,672/Yr)Living: ₹9.55L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL79PTE54₹8.32L/Yr $9,672 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 1818 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 312 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute Indiana, Usa61.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.73L/Yr ($48,507/Yr)Living: ₹12.1L/Yr ($14,061/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering₹41.73L/Yr $48,507 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 110 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Marist College, Poughkeepsie New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - Software ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹22.45L/Yr $26,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 189 by FORBES in 2019
#42	University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,250/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,054/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE53₹27.74L/Yr $32,250 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 198 by FORBES in 2019
#43	University of Scranton, Scranton Pennsylvania, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.94L/Yr ($17,370/Yr)Living: ₹12.57L/Yr ($14,618/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE53₹14.94L/Yr $17,370 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 251 by FORBES in 2019
#44	American Public University, Charles Town West Virginia, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,500/Yr)Living: ₹6.15L/Yr ($7,152/Yr)Admission	M.S Information Technology - Ent...₹9.03L/Yr $10,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#45	University of Michigan, Dearborn Michigan, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.03L/Yr ($27,936/Yr)Living: ₹7.78L/Yr ($9,048/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL84₹24.03L/Yr $27,936 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#46	Central Connecticut State University, New Britain Connecticut, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.43L/Yr ($26,072/Yr)Living: ₹10.16L/Yr ($11,816/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE296IELTS5.5₹22.43L/Yr $26,072 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#47	International Technological University, San Jose California, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.94L/Yr ($16,200/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering₹13.94L/Yr $16,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#48	Troy University, Troy Alabama, Usa91.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.9L/Yr ($15,000/Yr)Living: ₹5.75L/Yr ($6,688/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - Software ...IELTS6.0PTE54₹12.9L/Yr $15,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#49	Monmouth University, West Long Branch New Jersey, Usa77.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.35L/Yr ($25,980/Yr)Living: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,451/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE296IELTS6PTE55₹22.35L/Yr $25,980 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#50	College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa	Tuition: ₹43.1L/Yr ($50,100/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL102₹43.1L/Yr $50,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--