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The Master of Science degree in Computational Science (MCS) at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offers students the opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding and set of skills in computational science, involving numerical simulation, applied mathematics, statistics, and data science. It provides an innovative combination of methodological and applied competencies in both computational and data science, which endow students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to operate at the forefront of science and industry.
The MCS is fostering a synergistic advancement of all components of computing and data sciences. It will educate students to rethink and develop novel mathematical methods, algorithms, and software to use such emerging computing modalities, or to fuse models and data to extract structure from complexity across disciplines. The MCS provides the foundations of a new form of computational thinking, and it trains master students to use various computing modes and advancements in mathematics, algorithms and software to address challenges presented by science or society.
Awarded degree
Master of Science in Computational Science .
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The MCS program combines courses from computer science, mathematics, statistics, and data analysis to build application-oriented competencies in simulation science and data science. Students enrolled in the MCS program acquire valuable and much sought-after analytical skills through direct involvement in modelling projects addressing a wide range of real-world problems spanning many interdisciplinary applications.
The program introduces students to the university's blend of innovative scientific research and real-world applications, thus providing an excellent foundation for a career in industry and science. Students may emphasize numerical software, mathematical modelling, deterministic and probabilistic theory, computer simulation, or data science. Our graduates are ready to pursue professional careers in research, engineering, scientific computing, data science, data and business analytics, computational medicine, and information systems.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 65
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Mathematics Statistics Computer Sciences View 20 other Masters in Mathematics in SwitzerlandExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 65
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Academic requirements
The MCS is a highly-selective program designed for students with a strong background in mathematics, computer science, and applied statistics. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or related disciplines granted by an accredited university. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in the social sciences with adequate computational and analytical training will also be considered.
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Further information regarding language requirements are listed athttps://www.usi.ch/en/education/master/computational-science/admission.
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8000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4000 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
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4000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 EUR per semester during 24 months.
- National: CHF 2000
- International: CHF 4000
Living costs for Lugano
1516 - 2134 CHF /month
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