MSc Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

33,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Overview

A pioneering degree combining Heriot-Watt University's world leading expertise in Signal and Image Processing with the University of Edinburgh’s globally respected capabilities in High Performance Computing. Register interest now for September 2024.

Overview

The MSc Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing is a newly developed programme of study for graduates of science, engineering, or computing backgrounds.

This degree will place you at the cutting-edge of science and technology, with skills in computational imaging algorithms and computer vision, as well as in High Performance Computing (HPC) hardware and software technologies. It is a programme of study which, for the first time, brings together the world-leading expertise of Heriot-Watt University in Signal and Image Processing with the University of Edinburgh's globally respected capability HPC.

You will graduate simultaneously from both the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University.

Six reasons to study MSc Imaging, Vision and HPC in Edinburgh

Data scientists, data engineers, and business analysts are among the most sought-after careers and Edinburgh is intended to be the Data capital of Europe, with strategic Data-Driven Innovation Hubs such as the Bayes Centre, the National Robotarium, and the Edinburgh International Data Facility.
Scientists and Engineers with dual competence in Imaging/Vision and HPC are highly sought-after in both the academia and industry, and Edinburgh is also host to the Imaging Alliance , a geographic cluster of companies from both industry & academia, who share their technological skills & research expertise to stimulate new ideas.
You will acquire unique interdisciplinary knowledge at the interface between the foundations of Imaging and Vision, based on optimisation, machine learning, graph theory, and imaging technologies, and associated high-performance computing hardware and software technologies.
You will be exposed to specialised applications in computational imaging and computer vision in a variety of domains, ranging from astronomy to medicine, and from computer graphics to autonomous systems.
You will have access to advanced HPC systems available at EPCC, including Cirrus and ARCHER2.
Our programme is run by international leaders in their field from both Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh.

A Partnership of World-Leading Departments

The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University is renowned for world-class research in imaging and vision. The School's Signal and Image Processing Lab is a leading centre for computational imaging and computer vision, both nationally and internationally.

The School of Informatics at University of Edinburgh is one of the most renowned in the world. It provides academic governance to EPCC, the UK's leading supercomputer centre, which has a global reputation for innovative and leading-edge HPC research and training.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), which assesses the quality of research of UK higher education institutions, the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University were jointly ranked first for Engineering research in Scotland, and third in the UK. The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh and EPCC have obtained similarly impressive results in Computer Science research, being ranked first in Scotland and sixth in the UK in REF2021

More into Statistics than HPC?

If you are willing to embark on an MSc in Imaging and Vision, but are more interested in complementing your education with foundational statistical aspects rather than HPC, check Heriot-Watt University's MSc in Computational Data Science.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Overview

Overview

The MSc Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing is a newly developed programme of study for graduates of science, engineering, or computing backgrounds.

You will graduate simultaneously from both the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University.

Six reasons to study MSc Imaging, Vision and HPC in Edinburgh

Data scientists, data engineers, and business analysts are among the most sought-after careers and Edinburgh is intended to be the Data capital of Europe, with strategic Data-Driven Innovation Hubs such as the Bayes Centre, the National Robotarium, and the Edinburgh International Data Facility.
Scientists and Engineers with dual competence in Imaging/Vision and HPC are highly sought-after in both the academia and industry, and Edinburgh is also host to the Imaging Alliance , a geographic cluster of companies from both industry & academia, who share their technological skills & research expertise to stimulate new ideas.
You will acquire unique interdisciplinary knowledge at the interface between the foundations of Imaging and Vision, based on optimisation, machine learning, graph theory, and imaging technologies, and associated high-performance computing hardware and software technologies.
You will be exposed to specialised applications in computational imaging and computer vision in a variety of domains, ranging from astronomy to medicine, and from computer graphics to autonomous systems.
You will have access to advanced HPC systems available at EPCC, including Cirrus and ARCHER2.
Our programme is run by international leaders in their field from both Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh.

A Partnership of World-Leading Departments

More into Statistics than HPC?

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

First or strong upper second-class honours degree (or its overseas equivalent) with strong competence across signal and image processing and programming (C, C++, Fortan, Java, or Python). Suitable candidates are likely to have studied a first degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

15,200 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

33,300 GBP

Other Expenses

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

QS subject rankings

Subject: Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

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#251-300
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#251-300
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#201-250
2018
#151-200
2019
#151-200
2020
#151-200
2021
#151-200
2022
#151-200
2023
#201-250
2024
#201-250
2025
#201-250

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation

52.3

Citations per Paper

89.5

Employer Reputation

64.8

H-index Citations

70.4

International Research Network

66.1

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Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

33,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Overview

Overview

Six reasons to study MSc Imaging, Vision and HPC in Edinburgh

A Partnership of World-Leading Departments

More into Statistics than HPC?

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Overview

Overview

Six reasons to study MSc Imaging, Vision and HPC in Edinburgh

A Partnership of World-Leading Departments

More into Statistics than HPC?

Admission Requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

International Students

Scholarships

Scholarships

In this guide you will find:

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

QS subject rankings

Subject: Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

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