Overview

The Master’s in Computer Science from UIT the Arctic University of Norway. empowers you to solve real-world problems through innovative, cross-disciplinary collaboration. Whether you're into science, healthcare, or engineering, you'll develop smart, efficient solutions that benefit society and industry. Perfect for those who love programming, systems, and creating technology that matters.

The program builds on skills in basic programming and database systems acquired through a bachelor’s degree (see admission requirements). It will provide you with a deeper and more detailed understanding on computer systems, software architecture and programming. Your master thesis towards the end of the program will allow you to develop a broader skillset within your chosen area of specialization.

This master’s program in Computer Science is unique in its very experimental approach with a lot of practical programming exercises and laboratory work. The computer science courses are taught by active researchers and professors and are directly connected to the on-going research projects carried out by the academic staff at the department.

Careers

Here’s a list of popular career paths in computer science:

Software Developer – Build apps, websites, and systems.
Data Scientist – Analyze data to find trends and make predictions.
Cybersecurity Analyst – Protect systems from digital threats.
Machine Learning Engineer – Create AI models that learn from data.
Game Developer – Design and code video games.
DevOps Engineer – Automate and streamline software deployment.
Product Manager – Lead tech product development and strategy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Distributed Systems Fundamentals

Sustainability and Innovation
Advanced Database Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

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Non-EU/EEA applicants: No admission

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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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

Tromsø, Norway

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Master`s program in Computer Science requires a Bachelor`s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in Computer Science of minimum 80 ECTS. The minimum average grade needed:

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Norway, Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand: An average grade C as a minimum requirement, or the corresponding numerical mark/percentage score is to be eligible for admission to master's level study programs.

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in countries other than the above mentioned region/countries: An average grade B as a minimum requirement, or the corresponding numerical mark/percentage score to be eligible for admission to master's level study programs.

Valid international passport

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Proof of name change

Completion/fullfilment documentation (applicable to certain countries.)

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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

150500 NOK / year

≈ 150500 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Applicants from countries within EU/EEA + Switzerland will not be charged a tuition fee for studying in Norway.

Living costs

Tromsø

Norway

9000 - 15000 NOK / 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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