The United States of America is home to a majority of top-tier universities that offer engineering courses in leading disciplines like mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, software engineering and many more.

Some of the best software engineering universities in USA include renowned universities like:

  • Harvard University ranked first by THE in 2024 provides a two-year master’s program with an emphasis on developing interdisciplinary connectivity and research opportunities. With an acceptance rate of just 7% a noteworthy score of above 7 in IELTS proves beneficial for young aspirants to enter their dream university.
  • Carnegie Mellon University is recognised for its contribution to the field of software engineering, and it’s curriculum that entwines theoretical and professional foundation. The annual tuition fee is around INR 45 Lakhs.
  • The University of Washington and the University of Texas Austin also established as some of the best software engineering universities in USA extend similar master’s programs that have a better acceptance rate above 40% and lower tuition fees.
  • The unique project-driven courses of Arizona State University blend concepts of innovative solution development for real-world problems. This provides a well-rounded knowledge for career advancements.
  • Placing itself top in the list of best software engineering universities in USA, North Carolina State University handles a one-year master’s track course that targets keeping in par with the upcoming modern software technologies.

Pursuing a software engineering course from the top universities in USA gives young aspirants an upper hand in starting their careers in industry giants with guaranteed wholesome packages.

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#1Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa11%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.3K/YrLiving$13.8K/YrAdmission M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo120IELTS7.5$60.3K/Yr
Course duration: 16 months
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7.2/10(9 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2025Ranked 52 by QS in 2026
#2UT-Austin logo

UT-Austin, Austin

Texas, Usa29%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(15 Users)Ranked 50 by THE in 2025Ranked 68 by QS in 2026
#3Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa11%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $70.9K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission M.S Software DevelopmentDuolingo115TOEFL90$70.9K/Yr
Course duration: 8 months
Programs
8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 75 by THE in 2025Ranked 88 by QS in 2026
#4Purdue University logo

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Indiana, Usa59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.1K/YrLiving$12.8K/YrAdmission B.S Web Programming and DesignSAT1170IELTS6.0$31.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(17 Users)Ranked 79 by THE in 2025Ranked 88 by QS in 2026
#5UC-Irvine logo

UC-Irvine, Irvine

California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.7K/YrLiving$16.7K/YrAdmission M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL80PTE56$36.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(7 Users)Ranked 90 by THE in 2025Ranked 293 by QS in 2026
#6Pennsylvania State University logo

Pennsylvania State University, State College

Pennsylvania, Usa64.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $48.7K/YrLiving$11.3K/YrAdmission B.S Software EngineeringSAT1140IELTS6.5$48.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(18 Users)Ranked 100 by THE in 2025Ranked 82 by QS in 2026
#7UM-College Park logo

UM-College Park, College Park

Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.2K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission M.Eng Software EngineeringGRE320TOEFL96PTE68$28.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(23 Users)Ranked 112 by THE in 2025Ranked 207 by QS in 2026
#8University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa57.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41K/YrLiving$19.2K/YrAdmission B.S Applied Science - Informatic...Duolingo100TOEFL70PTE53$41K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(15 Users)Ranked 136 by THE in 2025Ranked 287 by QS in 2026
#9Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa3.81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $59.6K/YrLiving$27.2K/YrAdmission M.S Software Engineering SystemsDuolingo125IELTS7$59.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(50 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 384 by QS in 2026
#10University of Illinois-Chicago logo

University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.8K/YrLiving$14.6K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science with Softwa...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54$47.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 334 by QS in 2026
#11University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $58.1K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Engineering - Softw...Duolingo125IELTS6.5$58.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 314 by QS in 2026
#12University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $44.3K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission M.A Software DevelopmentDuolingo110TOEFL105$44.3K/Yr
Course duration: 16 months
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9.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 540 by QS in 2026
#13Arizona State University logo

Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona, Usa89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $37.9K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo105TOEFL90PTE65$40.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(63 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 173 by QS in 2026
#14North Carolina State University logo

North Carolina State University, Raleigh

North Carolina, Usa41%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.3K/YrLiving$16.1K/YrAdmission M.C.S Track in Software Engineer...Duolingo110TOEFL80$54.3K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.7/10(15 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2025Ranked 272 by QS in 2026
#15Illinois Institute of Technology logo

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago

Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.4K/YrLiving$13.6K/YrAdmission M.S Telecommunications and Softw...Duolingo115IELTS6.5$53.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2025Ranked 591 by QS in 2026
#16Drexel University logo

Drexel University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.3K/YrLiving$6.5K/YrAdmission M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo110TOEFL90PTE61$40.3K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(16 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2025Ranked 711 by QS in 2026
#17Iowa State University logo

Iowa State University, Ames

Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.8K/YrLiving$10.8K/YrAdmission B.S Software EngineeringDuolingo100IELTS6PTE48$30.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 449 by QS in 2026
#18George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.7K/YrLiving$15.7K/YrAdmission M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE67$36.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 951 by QS in 2026
#19Stevens Institute of Technology logo

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken

New Jersey, Usa39.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.8K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission M.S Software EngineeringGRE298TOEFL79$46K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 673 by QS in 2026
#20Washington State University logo

Washington State University, Pullman

Washington, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.6K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.S Software EngineeringDuolingo105IELTS6.5$45.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 423 by QS in 2026