Overview

This Software Engineering programme from Blekinge Institute of Technology deals with the complex challenges facing the software developers of the future.

You acquire a wide understanding and base of knowledge through education and training in advanced concepts within software engineering, covering the entire development process.

You learn how to construct and test software products to meet the challenges of tomorrow, with high demands on efficiency and quality. You also learn how to reflect upon and improve modern development processes.

Rankings:

BTH Ranked No. 2 in Software Engineering & No.1 in Europe

BTH Ranked 601 – 650 in Computer Science and Information Systems

BTH Ranked No. 352 for Computer Science

Top 25 in International Orientation/Mobility

From start to finish – each process, step and action

The education provides you with the skills and knowledge required to engineer software systems from the initial planning and scoping of projects, to the process of development, testing and delivery of the software system itself.

The courses cover both engineering and working methodology and you will study subjects such as project planning, software quality, and research methodology.

Accreditation

Rankings:

BTH Ranked No. 2 in Software Engineering & No.1 in Europe

BTH Ranked 601 – 650 in Computer Science and Information Systems

BTH Ranked No. 352 for Computer Science

Top 25 in International Orientation/Mobility

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Architectures And Quality

Requirements Engineering And Product Management

Seminar Series In Software Engineering

Agile And Lean Software Development

Research Methodologies In Software Engineering And Computer Science

Software Testing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Karlskrona, Sweden

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 15 other Masters in Software Engineering in Sweden

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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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (180 Swedish credit points) in Software Engineering or Computer Science. Completed studies corresponding to 90 credits classified within the subject of Software Engineering or Computer Science. The Bachelor's degree must include at least 30 credits in one or more of the following areas: Programming, Object-oriented Systems, Software Design, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Technology, Data Communications, Real Time Systems, Operating Systems. In addition, a completed course of at least 7.5 credits in Software Engineering or a Team Software Engineering Project is required. The Bachelor's degree must also include at least 15 credits in Mathematics. English 6.

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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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International

120000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 60000 SEK per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per semester during 24 months.

EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees

Living costs for Karlskrona

6700 - 10170 SEK /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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