Overview

The Software Engineering degree offered by the University of Bergen is not available for international applicants residing abroad.

Overview

Software engineering is using ideas and techniques from computer science to solve problems and challenges we face in the world today. Software engineers tackle areas like:

Optimal performance in cloud computing
How to process scientific imaging data (for example from medical or geological instruments) in real time
The ways that programming languages have evolved over time
How to optimally engineer digital resources like multi-layer maps for best performance
Visualisation of multidimensional data to make it easier to work with and understand
Developing secure computing systems that are also ethical

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Software Technologies
Modern Software Development Methods
Programming Languages
Algorithms
Master's Thesis in Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The master's programme builds on a Bachelor degree from the Department of Informatics, or a Bachelor's degree and at least 80 ECTS of Mathematics and Informatics/Computer science.

Bachelor degree in Computing from HVL (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences)
Bachelor degree in Information Technology from HVL
Bachelor degree in Communication Systems from HVL

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.

The semester fee is NOK 650.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

EU/EEA

Living costs for Bergen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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