Overview

Key facts

The Master's Degree Programme in Informatics degree offered by the University of Bergen is not available for international applicants residing abroad.

Research in informatics attempts to answer questions like:

How do we design new languages for interacting with computers?
How are mathematical models related to the foundations of computing?
How do we protect computers and smart devices from malicious attack?
How can we make computers and networks perform better and faster, in fields like communications, logistics, finance, and engineering?
How can we future-proof information storage for coming generations?

On the Master of Science in Informatics programme, you will have a chance to shape the future by understanding and contributing to research in these exciting technologies.

Programme Structure

Within the master program in informatics the candidates are admitted to one of the follwing specializations:

Algorithm Theory
Visualization
Secure and reliable communication
Optimization
Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2024-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences View 25 other Masters in Informatics & Information Technology in Norway

Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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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

Bachelor degree in Computing from HVL (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences)
Bachelor degree in Information Technology from HVL
Bachelor degree in Communication Systems from HVL

Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 24 months.

The semester fee is NOK 590. This programme is avalible for citizens from within the European Union/EEA/EFTA.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /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 Informatics.

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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