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Karlstad University

Computer Science

Karlstad, Sweden

Degree type
Master's degree
Duration
120 ECTS credits
Languages
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Pace
Full time
Study format
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Application deadline
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Earliest start
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Tuition
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Subject: Computer Science and IT

Introduction

A master's programme covering advanced computer networking, cyber security and advanced computer science, with wireless systems and ethical hacking in the second semester. The third semester offers elective paths, such as research or industry oriented electives or study abroad, and the last semester is a thesis.

Admission requirements

A bachelor's degree of 180 credits with at least 90 credits in computer science including specified courses in programming, software development, operating systems, networking and statistics, plus English 6.

Source and last check

Facts on this page were taken from the university’s own page and last checked on 2026-10-30. Details change: confirm deadlines and fees with the university.

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