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Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Stavanger

University of Stavanger

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Our vision is “to challenge established facts, explore the unknown, gain insight and find wisdom, to benefit society at large and our students and staff.”

In order to realise this vision, we need staff, students and people around us who are curious and hungry for knowledge. We are convinced that a collective commitment to this ambitious vision will help us produce wiser individuals who will be better equipped to meet the future and everyday challenges.

UiS, like all Norwegian higher education institutions, has implemented measures dictated by the Quality Reform. The two main reasons for the reform are achieving improved quality in higher education and research and following up the Bologna's process and Norway's obligations in that regard.

Programme website http://www.uis.no/computerscience (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit) International Admissions at admissions@uis.no
Telephone +47 51833060, +47 51831088 or +47 51831059
Email For administrative issues, please use: admissions@uis.no. For academic questions: computerscience@uis.no
Programme duration 2 years
Programme description With an MSc in information technology, the door is open to some of the most challenging and interesting jobs in the field. The study program gives a broad foundation within the field of computer science. Topics you will encounter during the study include computer security, wireless communication, semantic technology, autonomic computing, modeling and simulation, and distributed systems.

Composition of the study program

The study program comprises 120 credit points (ECTS) in total, taken over 2 years. 20 ECTS are basic core subjects (B), 60 ECTS are specialisation subjects (S), 30 ECTS are credited for the master thesis (M), and 10 ECTS are elective subjects. The master thesis is done on an individual basis where a written report is mandatory. Master theses with industrial partners are highly recommended.

The program utilizes lectures, and activities such as individual projects, group projects, laboratory exercises with written reports, and company and industrial plant visits as learning methods. There is a high degree of individual advisory in the program – especially with
regards to the Master thesis at the end.


A system for continuous assessment and evaluation of the study program is in place. The program plan, including a revision proposal, will be handled by the quality and program committee on a yearly basis according to university policies and guidelines. Furthermore, each individual course included in the program will be evaluated and assessed.


The study program is given by the department of electrical engineering and computer science.

Application deadline The Electronic Application Form is available here between September and November every year (from 01.09.-30.11.).
Nokut certification Yes
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Formal prerequisites In order to be admitted to the Master of Science in Computer Science a completed Bachelors´s Degree within Computer Science or Computer Engineering with at least 50 ECTS of computer science/engineering courses, plus a total of 30 ECTS in mathematics and statistics is required
English language:

All university-level students in Norway must be able to demonstrate their abilities in English. Applicants from European countries who can document a minimum of seven years English training are exempted from further testing. Other applicants should pass one of the following tests:

  • Test of English as a foreign language (ETS TOEFL®) with a minimum score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet-based) For more information please check the following link: http://www.toefl.o.. The University of Stavanger institution code for forwarding TOEFL test reports is 8467. Please do not state any department code.

  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0. For more information: http://www.ielts.org
    • Tuition No tuition fees
    Subject area Communication and Information Sciences
    Degree level Master
    City Stavanger, Norway
    Credits 120
    Language of teaching English
    Scholarship Quota scheme
    Application procedures For application and further information please check: http://www.uis.no/computerscience ("All you need to know" information).


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