Overview

The Master Programme in Information Systems is a Master´s level, two-year programme with a major in Information Systems, and with an option to complete one's studies after one year obtaining a 1-year Master exam.

The programme includes advanced studies in Information Systems and emphasises a combination of theoretical reflexivity, problem solving and design work.

Karlstad University has close connections with the leading IT companies in the region, and organizes IT lunches and other activities so that students and future employers can meet. Some of the research projects we participate in are run in partnership with international businesses and academic institutions why the master students have further opportunities to get valuable acquaintances.

Career

The Information Systems programme from Karlstad University prepares the students for advanced work positions in companies in need of solving complex information system development problems in organisational contexts. It also prepares the students for PhD studies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

English for IT Professionals
Rules-as-Code applications
Research perspectives on AR and VR (augmented and virtual reality)
Planning and communicating an IS research project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlstad, Sweden

Disciplines

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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

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90

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Degree of Bachelor of 180 credits, of which at least 90 credits are in Information Systems or Computer Science. English 6/B. Equivalency assessment can be performed.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

145000 SEK / year

≈ 145000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Tuition fees do not apply if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.

Living costs

Karlstad

Sweden

4000 - 8500 SEK / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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