Computer Science - Master's Programme

The purpose of the specialisation in Computer Science, within the Master's Programme in Computer Science, is to provide world-class education tailored to each individual. You choose among a wide range of courses in computer science, shaping your education in line with your interests and the department's many research field. Your selection is made in dialogue with our teachers and student counsellors, to ensure that your choices suit your qualifications and interests and that you achieve the specialisation you are seeking. You can always discuss your education with your teachers.

During the programme you can expect to:

• customise and tailor your education to your own interests
• be taught by internationally ground-breaking researchers
• benefit from a focus on creativity and problem-solving that prepare you for an advanced international career

The Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University is world leading in computer science research. Courses are taught by experts in their field and are always up to date. We teach in an international environment that provides you with a worldwide network of professional contacts: researchers, teachers and fellow students.

Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is:

• 90 credits in computer science, including programming, algorithms, data structures, computer architecture and operating systems; and
• 30 credits in mathematics.

Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:

• IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
• TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
• Cambridge: CAE, CPE

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/selma/program/?pKod=TDV2M&pInr=DATA

Students are selected based on:

• a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
• a statement of purpose (1 page).

Tuition fee-paying students and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups.

Fees: 

If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees. Fees cover application and tuition only and do not cover accommodation, academic literature or the general cost of living.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer System Administrator
• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Web Developer
• Software Developer