Program Overview

Cloud Engineering (PMCL)

Overview

The Professional Master of Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.

Program Description

The Cloud Engineering program will provide a deep understanding of cloud-based information and software systems. Students will learn the fundamentals of cloud technologies, including the Linux operating system, various system virtualization technologies, SQL and non-SQL databases, and Python coding skills. The program's electives allow for further specialization in cloud security, machine learning, Internet of Things, or software-defined networking. The program will prepare students for a career in cloud-based technologies in positions such as cloud system architect, cloud engineer, and cloud application developer.

Financial Assistance

Students in this program pay a special tuition rate, which does not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships, or tuition assistance. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

General Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• Letters of Recommendation (2)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
• CV/Resume (optional)

Application Deadlines

• Domestic Applicants:
  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
    • Fall Deadline: July 31, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: December 16, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: May 15, 2026
• International Applicants:
  • F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants:
    • Fall Deadline: March 10, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: September 24, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: N/A

Program Format

This program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus. In addition to in-person courses, you may have the option to take some course requirements in an online format. Course format offerings are subject to change. This program is also offered 100% online. Please see Cloud Engineering (MECL) for more information.