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Software Engineering

International partner programs

Software Engineering is the largest participant in graduate international education at UWL.

A track record of success

The UWL MSE program has welcomed international students from India, China, Nepal, Vietnam, the Netherlands, and many other nations. Our department has hosted over 10 visiting scholars from our collaboration partners.

For fall 2026

Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, the UWL Master's of Software Engineering will be a 30-credit program.

Program Structure

  • 12 credits of core courses: CS 540, CS 555, CS 744, and CS 745
  • 6 credits of elective courses

  • 12 credits of Software Development Project, CS 798

We are moving to update our agreements with international partners to reflect this streamlined curriculum. 

Accelerated Graduate Degree Programs
for International Partner Universities

Presidency University (PU), Bengaluru, India
South-Central Minzu University (SCMU), Wuhan, China
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Successful completion of the requirements of this collaborative program will result in a B.Tech degree conferred by Presidency University and a Master of Software Engineering degree (MSE) to be conferred by the authority of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

Program Structure

  • This program is structured as a 3.5 + 1.5 program: students will complete 3.5 years of their undergraduate degree work at PU and 1.5 years of graduate work at UWL.
  • Presidency University will award an undergraduate degree to the students after successful completion of their first 9 credits at UWL.

  • During their 1.5 years at UWL, students will complete a total of 36 graduate credits that will includes all coursework necessary to complete the UWL MSE degree.

All courses both at UWL and PU will be taught in English.

To learn more about Presidency University visit their website at presidencyuniversity.in

Successful completion of the requirements of this collaborative program will result in a BS degree conferred by SCMU and a Master of Software Engineering degree (MSE) to be conferred by the authority of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

Program Structure

  • This program is structured as a 3 + 2 program: students will complete 3 years of their undergraduate degree work at SCMU and 2 years of graduate work at UWL.

To learn more about SCMU visit their website at scuec.edu.cn

Successful completion of the requirements of this collaborative program will result in a BS degree conferred by the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology and a Master of Software Engineering degree (MSE) to be conferred by the authority of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

Program Structure

  • This program is structured as a 3 + 2 program: students will complete 3 years of degree work at NKUST and 2 years at UWL. The two years at UWL will consist of two academic years of graduate study (four semesters). 
  •  During this time students will complete a total of 36 credits that will include all coursework for the MSE degree.

All courses taught at UWL will be taught in English while courses taught at NKUST will be taught in Chinese or English.

To learn more about the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology visit their website at nkust.edu.tw

Welcome to International Education & Engagement (IEE) at UW-La Crosse!

Our team of advisors and knowledgeable student staff are here to offer specialized support for international students and scholars. We are here to assist you with questions about your immigration status, visa and work permits, scholarships, and much more!

International student resources
International Student & Scholar Advisor - Miranda Panzer

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