Master programmes at the department of IT

We offer five master programmes. Each programme consists of two years of studies, including a half year Master's project in industry or at the university.

• Computer Science: This programme offers a broad education in Computer Science, including design, implementation and evaluation of computer systems, with a focus on software.

• Sino-Swedish Master Programme in Computer Science and Software Engineering: Successful students get both Master Degrees of Uppsala University and Tongji University by studying at the two universities. The programme combines the computer science competence of Uppsala University with the competence in Software Engineering and applications from Tongji University.

• Computational Science: A multidisciplinary programme, ranging from advanced computers and software to chemistry, biology, physics and engineering. The focus is the use of computer simulation in natural sciences and engineering.

• Embedded Systems: This programme provides candidates with a world class education in computer and systems engineering science, with a focus on embedded systems programming and design.

We are also deeply involved in another master programme, which is hosted by the Department of Informatics and Media:

• Human-Computer Interaction: The programme focuses on all issues involved in creating usable IT-systems. Most of the courses are based on projects which use real-world problems through our cooperation with leading Swedish companies.

The Master degrees offered are standardized in Europe under the Bologna Model. The main requirement is that you pass 120 credit points (2 years of studies) on top of your Bachelor degree.

• The programmes offered consist of 90 credits of courses and a thesis project of 30 credits (alternatively 75 credits of courses and a 45 credit thesis).
  

• One semester of studies, 20 weeks, is equal to 30 credits. Courses are typically 5 or 10 credits. Some extra courses are offered during the summer.