Overview

Computer Science includes concepts, methods, and tools for systematic and automated information processing. As an established scientific discipline, Computer Science today is an integral part of business, technology, and everyday life. The Master’s degree program in Computer Science offered by Johannes Kepler University Linz comes with six areas of specialization: Computational Engineering, Data Science, Intelligent Information Systems, Networks and Security, Pervasive Computing, and Software Engineering. Based on the undergraduate degree program in Computer Science at JKU, the Master’s degree program is research-oriented and focuses on today’s advancing and evolving technologies.

Your Benefits

Research-oriented education

State-of-the-art technology

Selected areas of specialization

Training in problem-solving skills

Outstanding career prospects.

Career Prospects

Graduates in Computer Science are highly recognized IT experts in industry and business. Their job placement rate is high, for example as systems architects, project managers, and researchers in:

Software and hardware development

Information and communication systems

Networks and security

Cyber-physical systems e.g., in the automotive industry

Data mining and machine learning

IT consulting and education

Research

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Computational Engineering

Data Science

Intelligent Information Systems

Networks and Security

Pervasive Computing

Software Engineering

Complementary Subjects

Free Electives

Master's Thesis Seminars

Master's Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

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EU/EEA citizens: Applications can be submitted one month prior to the regular start of the application period

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Linz, Austria

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Prospective students wishing to enroll in the Master's degree in Computer Science at the JKU should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences (JKU), Business Informatics (JKU), Electronics and Information Technology (JKU), or a degree equivalent in scope and content to the degree programs listed. See https://cs.jku.at/teaching/master/admissionFAQs.html

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

€726.72 for third-country nationals

Living costs

Linz

Austria

864 - 1089 EUR / 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Additional Details

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