Performance Programming 7.5 credits
About the course
Software consumes resources such as time, memory, energy, etc. when running. Software developers need to aware of the resource usage of the systems they develop and take steps to make their systems more efficient. This requires an understanding of the underlying hardware, and, more importantly, a desire and ability to apply that knowledge when designing, implementing, and analyzing software systems. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, abilities, and attitudes they need to become proficient developers of efficient software systems that run faster, require less memory, and consume less energy. The fundamental concepts and ideas developed during the course are illustrated and practiced using the C++ programming language. While no prior experience with C++ is assumed, students are expected to have enough experience with imperative and object-oriented programming languages (e.g., C and Java) to be able to quickly and independently learn the basics of the language using the textbook and other resources.
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Autumn 2025
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Performance Programming
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-57231
Eligibility At least 60 ECTS Computing Science. At least 7.5 ECTS programming; 7.5 ECTS data structures and algorithms; 7.5 ECTS object-oriented programming; 7.5 ECTS systems programming; 15 ECTS mathematics including 7.5 ECTS discrete mathematics.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
Total fee: SEK 19,038
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