Master in Computer Science (Laurea magistrale) The Faculty of Computer Science offers a Master of Science in Computer Science.
Our MSc in Computer Science has various strengths that make it unique:
- Programme taught entirely in English: the study is open to the world and prepares the students to move on to the international scene;
- Curricula specializing in the hottest Computer Science areas, such as Information and Data Technologies for Web Systems, Semantic Web, Software Engineering, Management and Technologies of Information Systems;
- European Masters Programmes ("Lauree Magistrali Europee", "Europäische Master") in cooperation with top international universities: European Masters Program in Computational Logic, European Masters Program in Language and Communicaton Technologies, European Masters Program in Software Engineering;
- BIT Joint Degree in Information Technology;
- Possibility of a strongly research-oriented curriculum, lead by the top-quality research centres of the Faculty;
- Possible project-based routes to obtain the degree, and extensive lab facilities;
- Direct interaction with local and international industry and research centres (such as Eurac, FBK, IBM), with the possibility of practical and research internships that facilitate future employment;
- International student community;
- Excellent opportunities to obtain scholarships and student accommodations.
The MSc in Computer Science lasts 2 years (including thesis) and comprises 120 ECTS credits. The courses start the beginning of October.
The continuation of studies toward the PhD doctoral degree is possible.
Applications
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree (Laurea) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant disciplines; special cases will be considered.
- Detailed guide to the admission procedures and other useful information: see Admission.
- Further information on pre-enrollment: see Prospective Students
- If you wish to enrol to one of the 3 active European Masters, please contact us via e-mail.
Reference bodies / persons
Degree Committee of the Master of Science in Computer Science:
- Prof. Barbara Russo
- Prof. Pekka Abrahamsson
- Prof. Francesco Ricci
Responsible for the Study Course:
Responsible for Services to Students:
Study Plan Advisors / Tutors:
- Dr. Valeria Fionda
- Dott. Andrea Janes
- Dr. Mouna Kacimi
- Dr. Alessandro Mosca
- Dr. Bruno Rossi
- Dr. Sergio Tessaris
- Dr. Floriano Zini
Tutors:
Studying in Bolzano-Bozen
University and province offer grants to support studies, dissertations, post-graduate studies, housing, canteens, and special initiatives for the disabled. For more information, please refer to the section
Prospective Students - Accommodation & Funding.
Students will be supported by the
University Advisory Service. Its staff will give important information, will help with enrolment procedure, application for a residence permit (for foreign students, if necessary) and with accommodation. The office is supported by student helpers who act as tutors for students and show them around the university.
Special support is given to foreign students by the
International Relations Office.
The
Language Centre provides language courses for students enrolled at the University and for those of international exchange programmes, and it runs an advisory service for autonomous language learning, which takes place in its fully-equipped, flexibly run language laboratory.
There are four different
Student Associations:
Kikero organises social events, student parties, trips and other activities;
S.C.U.B (Sports Club University Bolzano) organises sports activities, particularly alpine sports like free-climbing, trekking, skiing; the Bozen-Bolzano local committee of
AIESEC, the biggest international student organisation that is wholly managed by students; the
AlumniClub supports the graduates of the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano and helps them to maintain strong links with the University once they have graduated.