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MSc in Computer Science
Aarhus Campus, Aarhus, Denmark
# =155QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
15,300 EURTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
HIGH-LEVEL RESEARCH
Whether your interest is in complex algorithms, IT security, logic and semantics, pervasive computing, or something completely different within the field of computer science, this programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in an area of your choice. For more information regarding research areas in computer science at Aarhus University, visit www.cs.au.dk/research.
QUALITY TEACHING IN AN INFORMAL SETTING
The Master’s programme in Computer Science is dedicated to the highest-quality teaching in an informal learning environment. Our international teaching staff expect students to take an active part in the programme, and staff–student consultation is always encouraged. The teaching is a mix of lectures and classes, with preparatory work in study groups.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The master’s programme spans over two years with four semesters. Three semesters are dedicated to specialisations or electives. The last semester is for your master’s thesis, which some choose to write in collaboration with a company. Once enrolled, our study programme manager will help you design your master’s programme based on your interests. Currently, Aarhus University offers nine specialisations in Computer Science:
- Advanced Machine Learning and Data Science
- Algorithmics
- Bioinformatics
- Cryptology
- Data-Intensive Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Logic, Semantics and Verification
- Programming Languages and Software Security
- Ubiquitous Computing and Interaction
For more in-depth information about the Computer Science study programme and subjects, please visit masters.au.dk/computerscience.
STUDENT LIFE
The Computer Science department has a range of social spaces for getting together with fellow students outside class, and these are an excellent place for both study-related and social activities. Our study café is also a great place to get together and work with your study group. The department and our various student associations organise a variety of events and tech talks in collaboration with local and international companies.
CAREERS
Computer scientists continue to be in great demand all over the world, and AU Computer Science graduates have a very good reputation. In Aarhus, many IT companies are on the lookout for graduates and student employees for part-time jobs. The department has a close collaboration with these local businesses and organisations. Recent graduates have been recruited by leading IT companies all over the world in areas such as software development, consultancy work, project management, and research.
The department also collaborates closely with the industrial network Destination AARhus. Destination AARhus is a community of IT experts from the major IT organisations in greater Aarhus. It is a community for IT talent from all over the world, exploring the unique opportunities for building an IT career in Aarhus Destination AARhus helps international students from the department to find both student and full time jobs among their member companies. More information at destinationaarhus.com
SELECTION CRITERIA
As the Master’s programme only admits a limited number of students each year, meeting the admission requirements does not in itself guarantee admission. Student places are allocated based on an overall assessment. In evaluating qualified applicants, the admissions committee assesses applicants according to the following criteria: academic background; overall grade level of bachelor’s degree; grades achieved on relevant courses; and relevant courses (measured in credit units) included in the bachelor’s degree. Relevant courses include core courses within the subject areas of computer science, mathematics, probability theory, and statistics.
IT CITY KATRINEBJERG
The Department of Computer Science is located in IT City Katrinebjerg, where Aarhus University has consolidated all its IT degree programmes and research. IT City Katrinebjerg is the base for several IT-related companies. This facilitates contact between the university, research, and the business community, and provides the ideal base for advanced technological innovation. As the largest IT education centre in Denmark, with approximately 2,500 students and more than two hundred researchers, IT City Katrinebjerg is an exciting study environment. This multidisciplinary hub, unique to Aarhus University, provides great opportunities in IT for students, researchers, and the business community.
Program overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
HIGH-LEVEL RESEARCH
Whether your interest is in complex algorithms, IT security, logic and semantics, pervasive computing, or something completely different within the field of computer science, this programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in an area of your choice. For more information regarding research areas in computer science at Aarhus University, visit www.cs.au.dk/research.
QUALITY TEACHING IN AN INFORMAL SETTING
The Master’s programme in Computer Science is dedicated to the highest-quality teaching in an informal learning environment. Our international teaching staff expect students to take an active part in the programme, and staff–student consultation is always encouraged. The teaching is a mix of lectures and classes, with preparatory work in study groups.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The master’s programme spans over two years with four semesters. Three semesters are dedicated to specialisations or electives. The last semester is for your master’s thesis, which some choose to write in collaboration with a company. Once enrolled, our study programme manager will help you design your master’s programme based on your interests. Currently, Aarhus University offers nine specialisations in Computer Science:
- Advanced Machine Learning and Data Science
- Algorithmics
- Bioinformatics
- Cryptology
- Data-Intensive Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Logic, Semantics and Verification
- Programming Languages and Software Security
- Ubiquitous Computing and Interaction
For more in-depth information about the Computer Science study programme and subjects, please visit masters.au.dk/computerscience.
STUDENT LIFE
The Computer Science department has a range of social spaces for getting together with fellow students outside class, and these are an excellent place for both study-related and social activities. Our study café is also a great place to get together and work with your study group. The department and our various student associations organise a variety of events and tech talks in collaboration with local and international companies.
CAREERS
Computer scientists continue to be in great demand all over the world, and AU Computer Science graduates have a very good reputation. In Aarhus, many IT companies are on the lookout for graduates and student employees for part-time jobs. The department has a close collaboration with these local businesses and organisations. Recent graduates have been recruited by leading IT companies all over the world in areas such as software development, consultancy work, project management, and research.
The department also collaborates closely with the industrial network Destination AARhus. Destination AARhus is a community of IT experts from the major IT organisations in greater Aarhus. It is a community for IT talent from all over the world, exploring the unique opportunities for building an IT career in Aarhus Destination AARhus helps international students from the department to find both student and full time jobs among their member companies. More information at destinationaarhus.com
SELECTION CRITERIA
As the Master’s programme only admits a limited number of students each year, meeting the admission requirements does not in itself guarantee admission. Student places are allocated based on an overall assessment. In evaluating qualified applicants, the admissions committee assesses applicants according to the following criteria: academic background; overall grade level of bachelor’s degree; grades achieved on relevant courses; and relevant courses (measured in credit units) included in the bachelor’s degree. Relevant courses include core courses within the subject areas of computer science, mathematics, probability theory, and statistics.
IT CITY KATRINEBJERG
The Department of Computer Science is located in IT City Katrinebjerg, where Aarhus University has consolidated all its IT degree programmes and research. IT City Katrinebjerg is the base for several IT-related companies. This facilitates contact between the university, research, and the business community, and provides the ideal base for advanced technological innovation. As the largest IT education centre in Denmark, with approximately 2,500 students and more than two hundred researchers, IT City Katrinebjerg is an exciting study environment. This multidisciplinary hub, unique to Aarhus University, provides great opportunities in IT for students, researchers, and the business community.
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Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
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Aarhus University provides the following English-language Bachelor’s degree programs (please find direct links under Programs):
Tuition is free for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. For other students, tuition fees are set annually and can be found on the Aarhus University website.
Over ten percent of Aarhus’ student body is international, representing 100 different nationalities. For these international students, the International Centre offers an orientation programme as well as support and guidance during their time at the university.
Aarhus BSS (3)
BSc in Economics and Business Administration (Campus Aarhus)
BSc in Economics and Business Administration (Campus Herning)
Faculty of Arts (3)
BSc in Cognitive Science
School of Business and Social Sciences (3)
Bachelor of Science Economics and Buisness Administration
Aarhus University provides English-language postgraduate programmess in the following subject areas (please find a list of all English-taught postgraduate degree programmes under Programs):
All PhD programs are taught in English.
Aarhus University was ranked 107th in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. In the 2015 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, Aarhus University was ranked 23rd for dentistry and 60th for life sciences and medicine. Aarhus University’s School of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, making it a triple crown accredited business school.
All of the professors at Aarhus University are active researchers. As a result, all of the university’s programs are reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure that they meet the highest national and world standards.
Over half of Aarhus University’s 40,000 students study at the Master’s or PhD level. Over ten percent of the student body is international, representing 100 different nationalities. Aarhus’ international students have access to an International Centre which offers an orientation programme as well as support and guidance during their time at the university. Danes were recently ranked as the best non-native English speakers in the world, so it is easy for international students to get along in Denmark even if they don’t speak Danish.
Tuition is free for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. For other students, tuition fees are set annually and can be on the Aarhus University website.
All international Masters students and graduates are given access to career counselling services and a free job bank. The green card residence permit which allows students to complete a higher education programme in Denmark allows students to stay in Denmark for six months after graduation so they have time to look for work.
Aarhus BSS (5)
MSc in Business Administration
MSc in Business Administration - Business Psychology
MSc in Economics
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Business Intelligence
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Commercial and Retail Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Digital Business Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Finance
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Finance and International Business
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Innovation Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - International Business
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - International Business Development
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - International Economic Consulting
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Management Accounting and Control
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Marketing Analytics and Strategy
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Analytics
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Strategic Value Chain Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Strategy, Organisation and Leadership
MSc in Engineering - Technology Based Business Development
MSc in Quantitative Economics (IMSQE)
Faculty of Arts (5)
MA in Children's Literature, Media & Culture (Erasmus Mundus)
MA in English
MA in European Studies
MA in Intercultural Studies
MA in Journalism, Media and Globalisation (Erasmus Mundus)
MA in Linguistics
MA in Sustainable Heritage Management
MSc in Anthropology - Visual Anthropology
MSc in Cognitive Science
MSc in Human Security
Faculty of Natural Sciences (5)
MSc in Astronomy
MSc in Bioinformatics
MSc in Biology
MSc in Chemistry
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Data Science
MSc in Geology
MSc in Geophysics
MSc in IT Product Development
MSc in Mathematics
MSc in Mathematics-Economics
MSc in Medicinal Chemistry
MSc in Molecular Biology
MSc in Nanoscience
MSc in Organic Agriculture and Food Systems
MSc in Physics
MSc in Science Studies
MSc in Soils and Global Change
MSc in Statistics
Faculty of Technical Sciences (5)
MSc in Agro-Environmental Management
MSc in Agrobiology
MSc in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
MSc in Civil and Architectural Engineering
MSc in Computer Engineering
MSc in Electrical Engineering
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
MSc in Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology
MSc in Quantum Technologies and Engineering (QuanTEEM) (Erasmus Mundus)
School of Business and Social Sciences (5)
Master of Science Economics and Business Administration
Aarhus BSS (5)
Economics and Business Economics
Law
PhD in Business Development and Technology
PhD in Management
Political Science
Psychology and Behavioural Science
Faculty of Arts (5)
Anthropology, Global Studies and the Study of Religion
Art, Literature and Cultural Studies
Didactics
History, Archeology and Classical Studies
ICT, Media, Communication and Journalism
Language, Linguistics, Communication, and Cognition
Learning and Education
Theology, History of Ideas and Philosophy
Faculty of Health (5)
Biomedicine
ClinFO (Clinical Medicine, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry and Oral Health)
Public Health
Faculty of Natural Sciences (5)
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geoscience
Mathematics
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Nanoscience
Physics and Astronomy
Faculty of Technical Sciences (5)
Agroecology
Animal Science
Biological and Chemical Engineering
Civil and Architectural Engineering
Ecoscience
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Environmental Science
Food Science
Mechanical and Production Engineering
Quantitative Genetics and Genomics