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Master's degree
Computer Science
In the master's degree in "Computer Science", you will specialize in the theory, specialist knowledge and practical skills of Computer Science. The specialization takes place through freely selectable subject areas and ranges from Computer Systems to Internet Computing and Intelligent Systems. The particularly wide range of modules on current and innovative computer science topics allows you to specialize in a wide variety of subject areas.
Facts
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Degree: Master of Science in Engineering (MSc) |
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Format: Full-time |
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Duration: 4 semesters | 120 ECTS |
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Language: German (B2) | English (B2) |
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Study abroad: Optional (2. / 4. semester) |
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Costs: Currently no tuition fee |
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Programme start: 1st September |
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Application start: 15th November |
The 120 ECTS are divided over four semesters - including compulsory subjects, electives and master's thesis - as follows:
ELECTIVES 1st to 3rd semester
In the first 3 semesters, you choose from a variety of electives in the scope of the respective semester ECTS.
Contextual Studies: You choose your courses one semester in advance until you have reached the total scope of Contextual Studies of 12 ECTS. (We recommend booking 6 ECTS per semester ▷ More information.
ECTS: credit points according to the "European Credit Transfer System". In accordance with international standards, 120 ECTS points must be earned over 4 semesters.
Course content in detail
KS | Contextual Studies: You choose your courses one semester in advance until you have reached the total amount of 12 ECTS for Contextual Studies. (We recommend booking 6 ECTS per semester ▷ More information.
ECTS: credit points according to the "European Credit Transfer System". In accordance with international standards, 120 ECTS points must be earned over 4 semesters.
Courses and examinations take place:
- Generally Tuesdays to Thursdays (maximum 18 hours per week per semester)
- Individual lectures also on Saturdays
- Depending on the choice of specialisation modules from other Master's programmes, also on other days of the week
It is possible to work alongside your studies – we recommend planning no more than two working days per week on average over the year.
- Admission to the final oral examination:
- all courses in the curriculum must have been successfully completed (examination regulations and grading scale) and
- the Master's thesis must have been graded positively.
- Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, BSc
- Level of the degree according to the national and European qualifications framework: Master's degree (2nd study cycle)
- Field of study according to ISCED-F code: 0613 - Software and applications development analysis
Testimonials and practical examples from their studies
Career opportunities after graduation
Digitalization is rapidly changing our lives and we live in a world increasingly shaped by Computer Science. Our master's degree programme prepares you optimally to actively and responsibly help shape this environment. As a graduate, you will have numerous career opportunities, especially in leading positions in hardware and software development. You will be instrumental in solving complex challenges along the IoT value chain, for distributed information systems, data-driven applications and the entire software engineering lifecycle. In addition, well-trained Computer Scientists are also in high demand in management consultancies due to their strong analytical and communication skills.
In addition, the degree qualifies you for further doctoral or PhD studies at a technical university.
Admission, access and application
The Master's degree in Computer Science requires the following qualifications or aptitudes:
- A completed relevant Bachelor’s or Diploma degree in Computer Science, or
- A university degree from an Austrian or international higher education institution in accordance with §4 (4) of the FHG, comprising at least 180 ECTS credits.
The previous degree should include coursework in at least the following subject areas:
| Minimum ECTS | Subject area |
| 6 | Algorithms and Data Structures |
| 6 | Proficiency in an advanced, object-oriented programming language |
| 6 | Distributed Systems |
| 6 | Databases |
| 6 | Mathematics |
Different entry qualifications among students are balanced out through the compulsory course “Development of Individual Competences” in the first semester.
The programme director decides on the relevance and equivalence of previous studies and, consequently, on admission to the programme. If a previous degree is generally equivalent but lacks certain elements, the programme director may grant conditional admission, requiring the missing subjects to be completed during the Master’s programme.
Graduates of the FHV Bachelor’s degree programmes Computer Science – Software and Information Engineering, Computer Science – Digital Innovation, and Electronics and Information Technology Dual with a specialisation in Technical Computer Science meet the admission requirements.
For admission, proof of language proficiency at level B2 in both German and English (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
FHV's application periods are structured as follows:
Application Period I - 15 November – 1 March
Apply by 1 March to benefit from an early admission decision.
Application Period II - until 31 May
You can apply for all study programmes regularly until 31 May.
Application Period III - until 15 August
Some programmes may still offer individual places until 15 August.
Note: The application deadline for applicants from third countries (non-EU/non-EEA, except Switzerland) is 1 March.
Two steps to your desired degree program at the FHV:
Stage 1:
Assessment of your complete application documents, your previous education and experience.
Stage 2:
In a personal interview, we find out more about you, your goals and your motivation for studying.
All applications that have successfully completed stage 1 will be admitted to stage 2.
Proven coursework completed in master's degree programmes at colleges and universities can be recognized on an individual basis for individual courses or modules. The decision on recognition lies with the programme director.
Why FHV?
Practice-oriented
Combining theory and practice from day one
Personal
Small study groups and individual support
Interdisciplinary
Developing solutions together across disciplines
International
100+ partner universities and membership of RUN-EU ▷ More
Future Skills
Combining subject knowledge with essential future skills ▷ More
Do you still have questions about the study programme?
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