MScComputer Science
| Location | Estonia, Tartu |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Science in Engineering (Computer Science)) |
| Tuition fee | FREE Further information: compsci.cs.ut.ee/fees-scholarships/ |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor`s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in other specializations are eligible if they have completed at least 24 ECTS of courses in Computer Science, including courses in Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail, according to the instructions given by the institution. Important! Never send original documents by post! Please note that the documents are expected to be mailed to the University only by those receiving the admission offer (unless instructed otherwise by the admissions staff). Address for sending the application documents: |
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| Language requirements | English For details, see www.ut.ee/requirements |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Estonian applicants should apply from February 6 until March 15 via SAIS. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Please check the country-specific information to find out if there are additional requirements you need to meet: www.ut.ee/en/country-specific-requirements. If admitted, you will most likely need to apply for visa/residence permit. Please find more information about the application process: www.ut.ee/en/welcome/non-eu-citizens-residence-permits-and-visas. |
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Overview
The International Master’s Programme in Computer Science prepares students for becoming leading specialists in public and private organisations and for further studies at the PhD level in Computer Science.
After passing the curriculum the student:
- Has acquired the core knowledge in the field of computer science and can use it to analyse and resolve practical problems;
- Has deeper knowledge of one narrower sub field of computer science and of its surrounding disciplines;
- Can do independent research on a problem posed by the supervisor and present his/her results in a coherent and understandable way.
Programme structure
http://compsci.cs.ut.ee/study-program/
Career opportunities
Computer Science prepares students for a career path leading to high-end technical as well as managerial roles (e.g. project/team leader or technology officer). Graduates of this programme are well equipped to join the highly dynamic software industry in all European countries.