UC Master of Engineering and Technology LeadershipUniversity of California, Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, California, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 3, 2027 | May 14, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Maximum two pages, double-spaced, 12-point type.

CV or resume

Include education, work experience, and extracurricular activities.

Personal history statement

250 words minimum, maximum two pages, double-spaced, 12-point type.

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic or professional references.

Official transcript(s)

From institutions with at least 12 units completed; unofficial accepted for review.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with B average (GPA 3.0/4.0); Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or equivalent B average.
Prerequisites: Technical preparation; Primarily for STEM backgrounds; track-specific prerequisites in mathematics, physics, programming, or business vary by specialization.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall | Old scale: 80 overall; For exams taken on or after 21 January 2026.; For exams taken before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Not considered; GRE and GMAT are not required.

Historical admission data is not published.