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Master's Programme in Computing Science, 120 Credits
Level of education: Continuation programme Application and eligibility Programme syllabus
About the programme
Our Master Programme in Computing Science allows you do deepen your expertise in computing science in specialization areas of your own choice. Most of our teachers are active researchers in the area they teach. Examples of possible specialization areas are artificial intelligence, data bases, theoretical computer science, distributed systems, parallel computing, and human-computer interaction.
For successful studies, it is necessary that you already have both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills regarding algorithmic problem solving, that you can program in different programming languages like C, Java and Python, and that you are able to add new programming languages to your repertoire without much explicit help. You will also need prior knowledge in theoretical computer science concerning automata and formal languages, computational complexity, and computability.
Instruction
During the first semester you take two compulsory courses, Efficient Algorithms and Problem Complexity, and Computer Organization and Architecture. Furthermore, you and the programme coordinator will agree on two additional courses completing these two, to create a solid basis for the rest of your studies.
Prior to the diploma work, which finishes your studies after two years, you take the course Student Conference in Computing Science, during which you learn how to write a scientific paper.
Career Opportunities
The programme offers advanced knowledge in Computer Science, to a great extent leaving it up to you to choose your areas of specialization. This gives you the knowledge required for specialized positions in industry, and it also provides an excellent basis for future doctoral studies.
Application and eligibilityTuition fees and scholarships
With a few exceptions, all citizens of countries outside of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees for education at undergraduate and advanced level.
For most degree programmes rates are SEK 90,000–135,000 per year. Programmes in architecture, design, and fine arts range from SEK 270,000 to SEK 330,000 per year.
Umeå University offers a limited number of scholarships to students from outside the EU/EEA.
The Swedish Institute administers numerous scholarships each year for students and researchers coming to Sweden.
Contact Information
Faculty of Science and Technology
Contact:
Frank Drewes, Program Coordinator
Tel: +46(0)90-7869790