Master in Computer Science

Master in Computer Science 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; this programme lists EUR 17,300 a year. 8 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students. The same programme title is offered at 5 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

A master's in computer science at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense takes two years and is taught in English. The programme is for students who want to work with the fast changes in IT and still hold a degree that does not go out of date when a new programming language or interface appears.

What you study

The programme covers the core of computer science: algorithms, data structures, databases, operative systems, computer game programming, bioinformatics, super computers and web technology. You learn to take part in scientific work and to handle business tasks on your own. The degree gives you a base you can build on when you meet new and complex problems later.

A large part of the programme is made up of elective courses, and the list of electives is updated every quarter. That lets you put together a focused degree, whether you aim for the business sector or for teaching and research. The scientific side is clearest in the final thesis, which lasts a year. You work on it in close contact with a supervisor, often within the supervisor's own research. The master's is not a research degree in itself; a PhD is the next step if you want those credentials.

Admission, language and next steps

To be admitted you need a bachelor's degree or another degree based on at least three years of higher education after upper secondary school. You must have qualifications in computer science worth at least 100 ECTS. You may also need to document your English at the level SDU requires.

Apply directly to the University of Southern Denmark with all relevant documents. If you are unsure whether your foreign certificate meets the general entry requirements, contact SDU. Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Other students pay a tuition fee set by the institution, and SDU offers scholarships each year. The programme is in Odense.

Master’s applications go straight to University of Southern Denmark, 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.