Overview

About the programme

Why choose Software?

You should choose Software if you are interested in advanced software development, programming, mobile software technology and data-intensive systems. You will have the opportunity to explore software technologies and gain knowledge about data-intensive and complex software systems. During the programme, you can work with topics such as programming technologies and internet applications, agents or services. You will also have the opportunity to work with mobile applications and services, and you can choose subjects within IT law or entrepreneurship.

Educational content

The programme alternates between lectures and project work in study groups. During the programme, you will gain knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills, and you will get the opportunity to specialise in your areas of interest. You will also work with realistic cases that reflect the challenges you may face as a software engineer in the real world – both within companies and society at large.

Your skills as a graduate

The Master's in Software gives you a strong foundation within the fields of advanced and data-intensive software and IT technologies. You will learn how to design and develop complex systems and solutions for everyday use in a digitalised society.

Job opportunities

With a Master's in Software, you are in a strong position as there is a high demand for software engineers. Many software students are handpicked for jobs even before they graduate. You can find jobs in the industry, at private and public companies, and you can work in areas such as software development, AI, healthcare technology, mobile communication, network technology, game development, digitalisation and technological innovation. You can also choose to stay at university to pursue a three-year research programme (PhD).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Web Intelligence

Industrial Test and Verification

Data-intensive Systems

Distributed Systems

Software Innovation

Web Information Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 8 other Masters in Software Engineering in Denmark

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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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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Diploma (and Diploma Supplement if available) (translated into English, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian). The document must be signed and stamped by your home university.
Bachelor’s degrees transcripts showing all grades and courses (translated into English, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian). The document must be signed and stamped by your home university.
English test or an official receipt confirming that you have registered for a test. Hence test result is not necessary when applying
Official curriculum/syllabus for your Bachelor’s studies or another official description of your Bachelor’s degree in English (if available)

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15340 EUR / year

≈ 15340 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Copenhagen

Denmark

7928 - 13456 DKK / 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Software.

Available Scholarships

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