Looking for the best university for a Engineering Masters in California, United States? These 7 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers engineering masters programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.
Top 7 Engineering Masters Universities in California, United States (2026)
The best universities for a engineering masters in California, United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 7 universities, 8 programs.
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Stanford University
QS World #3Stanford, California · United States · 1 engineering masters program
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University of Southern California
QS World #116Costa Mesa, California · United States · 2 engineering masters programs
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University of California
QS World #406San Francisco, California · United States · 1 engineering masters program
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University of San Diego
QS World #1177La Jolla, California · United States · 1 engineering masters program
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University of San Francisco
QS World #1178San Francisco, California · United States · 1 engineering masters program