Overview
The Computer Science (MCS) programme at University of St. Gallen (HSG) will equip you with solid competencies – in both theory and application. The specialisations of our programme in Data Science or on Software and Systems Engineering will be complemented by master foundation courses such as Cybersecurity and Human-Computer Interaction.
Together, these courses will equip you to:
- extract knowledge from data and use it to understand markets, products, and people.
- gain expertise in Natural Language Processing and its application, such as chatbots, voice assistance, competitive analysis, market research, and social media analysis.
- learn how to build self-learning systems to change the world with artificial intelligence.
- create autonomous, adaptive, and interactive systems that can cope with real-world complexity at planet-scale.
Careers
Computer Science and Information Technology areubiquitous in today's world. The perspectives for graduates are wide-ranging.Programme Structure
Courses include:
Advanced Software and Systems Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Human Computer Interaction
Business Model Design
Entrepreneurship and Finance
- Strategy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mathematics Computer Sciences Artificial Intelligence View 8 other Masters in Artificial Intelligence in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
If you have one of the following degrees, then you can apply directly for the Master's program:
- University Bachelor's degree in a similar subject
- A degree is considered to be similar if at least 30 ECTS credit points have been awarded in law subjects.
- Consecutive university Master's degree
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree programs must have been completed in the same discipline (consecutively) and amount to at least 270 ECTS credit points together. You must provide evidence that you have taken 30 ECTS credit points in law subjects over the entire course.
- average grade
- study qualification test (optional)
- university and curriculum of the degree program
- extracurricular activities an
- written and an oral examination before being admitted
- intercultural mobility
- letter of motivation
Tuition Fee
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International
6824 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3412 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
National
2930 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1465 EUR per semester during 24 months.
- CHF 1,429 / semester - national
- CHF 3,329 / semester - international
Living costs for St. Gallen
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.