Overview

About the education

Innovative environments, methods and tools

The education at Halmstad University is characterised by our profiling as a university that drives innovation. This program is strongly linked to the University's research in AI and machine learning. The focus is on the development of digital services based on knowledge extracted from data.

Part of the Information Technology programme of Halmstad University is carried out together with master’s students in informatics. This gives you an interdisciplinary perspective and the opportunity to develop technical solutions that match existing needs in society.

Courses and competencies in focus

In the Master’s programme in Information Technology, you develop theoretical and practical skills for research, development and implementation of computer technology. The basis of the programme is a technical, software-based perspective on information technology in close collaboration with industry. As such, you will require good programming skills.

You obtain in-depth knowledge of computer science for the subject areas data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, edge computing and internet of things, image analysis, big data parallel programming, data mining, digital service innovation, and deep learning. At the same time, you gain experience of project work linked to research and service development, all in an international environment.

Career

The Master's programme in Information Technology prepares you for an advanced development role within the industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Python – a Gateway to Machine Learning
Perspectives on Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Engineering Mathematics
Learning Systems
Edge Computing and Internet of Things
Image Analysis
Big Data Parallel Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halmstad, Sweden

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 14 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Sweden

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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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General requirements

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Degree of Bachelor of Science in an engineering subject. 90 credits in computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering including 15 credits programming in generic languages (e.g., Python/C/C++/Java/Matlab or similar) and thesis 15 credits.

30 credits mathematics including calculus, linear algebra and transform methods.
The degree must be equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen or Swedish högskoleingenjörsexamen and must have been awarded from an internationally recognised university.

Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

151000 SEK / year

≈ 151000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Halmstad

Sweden

6900 - 9530 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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