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| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Linköping / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The Computer Systems master's programme focuses on the development of complex state-of-the-art computer systems. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the various interacting layers of complex computer systems, from hardware and systems software to networks and applications.
Modern computer systems are extremely diverse, from "invisible" computers hidden in cars, mobile phones and MP3 players to the familiar PCs or the most sophisticated supercomputers. Most of these computers do not work in isolation but are interconnected through complex wired or wireless networks.
The programme is firmly anchored in the nationally and internationally recognised research conducted in the areas of Computer Systems and Computer Science at Linköping University.
A wide range of fast developing industry sectors are generating an increasing demand for skilled professionals in the Computer Systems area. The Computer Systems master's programme gives students the solid basis needed to take advantage of professional opportunities as a computer systems' engineer in the high-tech industry. It also constitutes an excellent platform for a continuation as a PhD student.
Contents
The Computer Systems master's programme deepens the knowledge in design, programming and use of such systems. Students can choose from one of the following specialisations:
- Embedded systems: Study focuses on the modelling, analysing, designing and programming of complex and often safety-critical functionality, achieved through complex interplay between sophisticated software and hardware components. The topics include both the architecture of the hardware infrastructure and the software layers, such as real-time operating system, and software development techniques.
- System software: This specialisation focuses on the design and implementation of system software and applications. It includes advanced compiling techniques, operating systems-related issues, advanced databases and modern techniques for application development.
- Networking and distributed systems: The courses concentrate on issues related to networking infrastructure, design of distributed systems, development of distributed software, information security and web programming Applications can be a huge network over a large geographic area, or a more compact distributed system, such as in a car.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- A Bachelor's degree (a Swedish kandidatexamen) or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university. The university has to be listed in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities.
- Proof of skills in English. This is normally attested by means of an internationally recognised test, see below for more information.
- The specific requirements stated for each programme
A bachelor's degree awarded in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Nepal must in most cases be of four years or followed by a master's degree to meet the admission requirements.
Applicants who do not hold the required degree are eligible provided that they can prove that they are registered for the last semester of a programme leading to such a degree. An official document stating that they are likely to be awarded the degree before the start of the programme must be sent in with the application. The degree certificate has to be presented by 15 October.
Specific requirements
In addition to the general requirements, the applicant must also meet the specific requirements that apply to the different programmes, see below. The specific requirements may be assessed as not fulfilled if
- the average grade is in the lower third of the grading scale used in the country where the degree was awarded (i.e. grades have to be average/pass level or above, the equivalent to the Swedish grade "Godkänd")
- the degree does not qualify for admission to equivalent master's programmes in the country where the degree is awarded.
Programme specific requirements
Computer Systems, 120 credits
Applicants are expected to have:
- a Bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- the bachelor should include Discrete Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra and Mathematical Statistics.
Language tests in English
Applicants must have documented skills in English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English B). For applicants who have not studied in Swedish upper secondary education, skills in English are normally attested to by means of an international language test, such as:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Paper-based score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in the written test with a total score of 575 and Internet-based score of 20 (scale 0-30) in the written test with a total score of 90. NB! TOEFL Examinee Score Records are not accepted. All TOEFL tests must be sent straight from Educational Testing Service (ETS).
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - Academic modules, an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English/CPE or Certificate in Advanced English/CAE.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Funding details
- Students who have applied for a master’s programme at Linköping University through the online national application website universityadmissions.se, and who have chosen a programme at Linköping University as their first priority (ranked as No.1 out of 4), and who are required to pay tuition fees. The scholarship is a tuition fee waiver of 50-100 %.
- This scholarship programme is not open for students from the following 12 countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Students from these countries may apply for a Swedish Institute Scholarship.
- To apply for a LiU International Scholarship, you must first apply for the programme(s) you wish to study at Linköping University using the online national application website, universityadmissions.se.
- More details on elegibility, etc and application form for the LiU International Scholarship.
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