About Us
The Natural Language Processing (NLP) MS Program at UC Santa Cruz is designed to help you master the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of Generative AI. Our program offers a rigorous and highly-crafted curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications to prepare you for conquering NLP challenges “in the wild”.
Our Mission
Our mission is to train the next generation of NLP leaders, driving innovation and solving complex problems. By providing a comprehensive and rigorous education that emphasizes leadership and collaboration, we empower our students to make significant contributions to the field of AI.
Why Choose UC Santa Cruz NLP MS Program?
- World Class Faculty – Learn from renowned experts coming from both industry and research
- Cutting Edge Curriculum – Engaged faculty refine their curriculum each academic year, based on evolving industry trends
- Practical Experience with Industry Connections- Capstone Projects led by industry mentors provide an outstanding, unique career experience
- Supportive Community – Join a collaborative cohort of talented and innovative students, with faculty and staff that foster support and community
Reputation and Ranking
With more than 19,000 students and 60 graduate programs, we’re proud of the impact our academic excellence is making on society.
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We are ranked 2nd nationally for top public colleges for engineering salaries.
Wall Street Journal, 2023
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Our students are agents of change, and are among the highest ranked public schools for making an impact.
Princeton Review, 2025
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Our expertise is recognized globally. UCSC was rated 15th in the world in the for research influence.
THE World University Rankings 2018-9
