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 2023-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics Computer Sciences Artificial Intelligence View 34 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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

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.

The following criteria will be assessed in the selection process:

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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3412 EUR per semester during 24 months.
National

2930 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based 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

1540 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science (MCS).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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