MSc in Computer Science 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Aarhus University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

17,300 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Computer Science gives you the freedom to tailor the study programme to your interests by choosing electives within many areas of theoretical and experimental computer science. The department offers four master specialisations: 


  • Cyber Security
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Software Foundations and Technology 


Each specialisation has its own set of selected electives and can be combined with other areas of computer science. If you feel adventurous and want to combine disciplines within computer science in novel ways you can design a unique study path by combining courses across specialisations, course packages and course from other departments.  


The programme is taught in an informal, non-hierarchical and supportive research-based environment by international faculty, who engage directly with students and encourage active participation in research. 


The teaching is a mix of lectures, classes and project work, with preparatory work in study groups. Plus, with over 3,000 IT students gathered in the IT-city Katrinebjerg, there are tons of social and academic events to get involved in.  


The programme is also offered as a part-time education where you combine your studies with minimum 25 hours of relevant work. The department are in close cooperation with local industry networks, which can help establish contact to relevant companies.   


 

Career: 


Graduates work in software development, cybersecurity, project management, consultancy, data analysis, and research. Some also choose to continue their career in academia at the department’s PhD programme.  Most of our graduates secure jobs before graduation and are recruited by leading international tech companies, consultancies, or research institutions. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Computer Science gives you the freedom to tailor the study programme to your interests by choosing electives within many areas of theoretical and experimental computer science. The department offers four master specialisations: 


  • Cyber Security
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Software Foundations and Technology 


Each specialisation has its own set of selected electives and can be combined with other areas of computer science. If you feel adventurous and want to combine disciplines within computer science in novel ways you can design a unique study path by combining courses across specialisations, course packages and course from other departments.  


The programme is taught in an informal, non-hierarchical and supportive research-based environment by international faculty, who engage directly with students and encourage active participation in research. 


The teaching is a mix of lectures, classes and project work, with preparatory work in study groups. Plus, with over 3,000 IT students gathered in the IT-city Katrinebjerg, there are tons of social and academic events to get involved in.  


The programme is also offered as a part-time education where you combine your studies with minimum 25 hours of relevant work. The department are in close cooperation with local industry networks, which can help establish contact to relevant companies.   


 

Career: 


Graduates work in software development, cybersecurity, project management, consultancy, data analysis, and research. Some also choose to continue their career in academia at the department’s PhD programme.  Most of our graduates secure jobs before graduation and are recruited by leading international tech companies, consultancies, or research institutions. 

Admission Requirements

180+
83+
6.5+
Depending on your educational background and your qualifications, there are different ways to meet the admission requirements: 

1. International and other qualifications
     This section is relevant for you, if you have: 
  • a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution outside of Denmark or
  • a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a Danish institution, which does not ensure you a 'Legal right of admission´ or 'Direct admission'.
      The two sections listed below are relevant only for students with a bachelor's degree from a Danish institution: 

2. Legal right of admission
3. Direct admission

2 Years
Aug
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 EUR
International
17,300 EUR

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