Master in Computer Engineering

Master in Computer Engineering is one of 10 English-taught Computer Science programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 7 institutions. 8 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 6,700 to EUR 17,300. 8 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

The Master's in Computer Engineering at Aalborg University in Copenhagen is a two-year, English-taught programme that gives you the theory, methods and tools of computer engineering. It focuses on computer systems, cloud-based technologies, advanced machine learning and generative AI, big data processing and analysis, and cybersecurity. You study in an international research environment and work with technologies at the forefront of digital development.

What you study

The programme is built from courses and project modules. On the first semester you take the project module Complex System Design and Development (15 ECTS) alongside Cloud Technologies (5 ECTS), Security in IoT and Cloud Architectures (5 ECTS) and Computer Systems Engineering (5 ECTS). The second semester has the project High-performance Systems (15 ECTS) with Numerical Scientific Computing, AI and Advanced Machine Learning, and Big Data Management (5 ECTS each). In the third semester you take Data Mining and Analysis (5 ECTS) and then choose either an internship (project-oriented course) in a company in Denmark or abroad, or a project module plus an elective course. The project options are Big Data Engineering in Practice or Sustainable ICT Solutions (20 ECTS each). Elective courses include Quantum Technologies, Network Security, Programming Paradigms, Web Intelligence and Industrial Test and Verification. The final semester is the Master's thesis (30 ECTS).

How the programme is organised

Teaching alternates between lectures and group project work. In projects you and your fellow students develop IT solutions for concrete problems, such as optimising energy consumption in cities, improving healthcare data or building intelligent systems for industry. You work on real-world issues in close collaboration with Danish and international companies and institutions. You get feedback and support from professors who are experts in their fields. You can also take the third semester abroad, as long as the stay is relevant to your degree and approved by the programme administration.

Who it suits

This programme suits you if you want to design and implement scalable, efficient cloud-based solutions, understand how to manipulate and analyse large amounts of data, and use advanced algorithms to create intelligent solutions that make a difference in society. You should be comfortable with group work and problem-based learning, and you should want to combine theory with practical, useful solutions.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English and starts in September. To apply, you need to meet the admission requirements for the Master's programme; these are set out on the programme's admission page. Applications for master's programmes go directly to Aalborg University. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. The degree leads to roles in Danish and international companies and public organisations, and some graduates continue to a three-year PhD programme.

Master’s applications go straight to Aalborg University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.