Overview
Key facts
The Software Engineering degree offered by the University of Bergen is not available for international applicants residing abroad.
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
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 20 other Masters in Computer Sciences in NorwayAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
The semester fee is NOK 590
Living costs for Bergen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.