Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Information Systems degree from University of Lausanne, thus trains high-level specialists with the skills needed to design, manage, evaluate and implement IT services and applications. This course also allows to undertake doctoral studies.

University studies develop a great many transverse skills such as: communication, critical, analytical and summarising faculties, abilities in research, and so on. This panoply of skills, combined with specialist knowledge acquired in the course of studies, is excellent preparation for a wide range of employment opportunities such as:

Career prospects:

IT Project Leaders

Information System Designers

Senior Management Technology Adviser

Chief Technology Officer - CTO

Chief Information Officer - CIO

IS Auditor

Integrator

Business Analyst

NTIC Consultant

Company Architect

Programme Structure

Firstly, we offer a mix of courses in information system management and information system engineering. This gives our students an understanding of the potential and limits of information and communication technology in their implementation within an organization.
Secondly, we offer both a solid conceptual foundation and practical skills related to information systems. This will enable our students to easily navigate through the different levels of abstraction required for the design, deployment and management of an information system.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English, French

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Information Systems View 4 other Masters in Information Systems in Switzerland

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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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must be holders of a Bachelor of Science awarded by a Swiss university in one of the following areas: Business Information Systems; Economics, Management or Finance, provided that the candidates have earned at least 12 ECTS credits in informatics; in Informatics or Communication Systems provided that they have earned at least 12 ECTS credits in human and social sciences.

Another degree or university title may be judged to be equivalent and give access to this Master’s degree course, with or without further conditions.
French and English. Recommended level : C1.

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Tuition Fee

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International

1160 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 580 CHF per semester during 18 months.
National

1160 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 580 CHF per semester during 18 months.

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /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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Scholarships Information

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