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M.Sc in Informatics: programming and networks

University of Oslo

Programme website	http://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/inf-pro-master/index.xml (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	International Education Office
Telephone	(+47) 22 85 82 00 (10:00-15:00)
Email	international@admin.uio.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	The Master's programme will provide deeper insight into how computers work and how they can be used to solve problems. Information technology is an aid in many fields such as medicine, biotechnology, law, culture and learning. Your Master's will focuse on one of these fields. The programme covers the core of computer science: how do you create efficient and correct computer programs for difficult problems? There are two programme options: Software, languages, logic deals with all aspects of programming in theory and practice, from system modeling and formal specifications to actual implementation using various programming languages. Distributed systems focuses on utilizing networks, from concurrent processes inside a computer to world-wide cooperating systems using the Internet
Application deadline	1 December for self-financing applicants. 15 April for citizens from the EU/EEA area + citizens from Switzerland. 15 April for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants with permanent Norwegian residence permit.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	The Master's Degree is based on a successfully completed Bachelor's Degree of at least 3 years' duration beyond the minimum requirements for matriculation at a Norwegian institution of higher education. Applicants must have completed prior university studies in the subject of the programme for which they are applying. English Language Proficiency Requirements. For more information, please see http://www.uio.no/..
Tuition	No tuition fee.
Subject area	Mathematics/Informatics
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Application procedures	The online application form for the Master's degree programmes will be available from 1 October. For further information, please see: http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/index.html