Overview

Computer Science from UIT the Arctic University of Norway is unique in its very experimental approach with a lot of practical programming exercises and laboratory work. The computer science courses are taught by active researchers and professors, and are directly connected to the on-going research projects carried out by the academic staff at the department.

Careers

After graduating with a Master's degree in Computer Science, you can work all over the world within many different sectors and industries, for instance IT, health, finance, teaching and oil. Typical positions are system developers, engineers, scientists/researcher or consultants, within areas such as web, mobile phones, data security, computer games, 3D- and film animation, search engines, operating systems, databases and networks. Many of our earlier candidates to hold manager positions, and some have established their own enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linear algebra

Geometric modelling

Virtual reality/Graphics/Animation

Game- and Graph Theory / Discrete Mathematics

Finite Element Methods, Programming

Innovation and management

Numerical Methods

Virtual reality, graphics and animation - theory

Applied Geometry and Special effects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline includes applications from Norway or other Nordic countries.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning View 12 other Masters in Machine Learning in Norway

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Master`s program in Computer Science requires a Bachelor`s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in Computer Science of minimum 80 ECTS. The minimum average grade needed:

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Norway, Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand: An average grade C as a minimum requirement, or the corresponding numerical mark/percentage score is to be eligible for admission to master's level study programs.

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in countries other than the above mentioned region/countries: An average grade B as a minimum requirement, or the corresponding numerical mark/percentage score to be eligible for admission to master's level study programs.

Valid international passport

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Proof of name change

Completion/fullfilment documentation (applicable to certain countries.)

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

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

All students are required to pay a semester fee of NOK 625 per semester to The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation.

Living costs for Tromsø

9000 - 15000 NOK /month

Living costs

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