Master in Informatics

Master in Informatics is one of 15 English-taught Computer Science programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 7 institutions. 6 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland. 14 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

This is a two-year master's in informatics at NTNU, taught in English, with specialisations in Trondheim and Gjøvik. You apply directly to a specialisation, and you can rank several on the same application.

What you study

The programme gives you advanced courses in informatics and in your chosen specialisation. In Trondheim the specialisations are Artificial Intelligence, Databases and Search, Software Engineering, and Interaction Design, Gaming, and Learning Technology. In Gjøvik they are Programming and Security Engineering, and Visual Informatics. Each specialisation is linked to a research group, and within it some courses are compulsory while others are optional. The programme covers the full scope of the department's research in informatics.

You learn to work independently on theoretical and practical problems with modern technology. In master-level courses and in your thesis you apply your technical expertise to real-world problems in collaboration with industry, users and organisations. You also reflect on the ethical, sustainable and societal implications of new technology.

How the programme is organised

The first year is advanced courses in informatics and your specialisation. The second year is a preparatory project, more advanced courses, and the master's thesis, which you complete individually or in small groups. From the first semester you work on practical projects in interdisciplinary teams. Teaching includes lectures, exercises and laboratory work, and you spend a lot of time collaborating with fellow students. The structure allows for individual course selection.

Who it suits

It suits you if you have a bachelor's degree or engineering degree and want to continue in informatics. You need at least 80 credits in informatics and a minimum grade point average of C. The programme is for someone who wants to design and develop digital products and services and who cares about sustainable solutions. It also qualifies you for doctoral study.

Admission, language and next steps

NTNU admits 110 students in Trondheim and 21 in Gjøvik. You apply directly to a specialisation, and you may apply to several in prioritised order in the same application. Check the programme page for deadlines and the application system. The programme is taught in English. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions; other degree students normally pay a fee set by the institution.

Master’s applications go straight to Norwegian University of Science and Technology, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme. Deadlines are set by each institution for each programme, so confirm yours. Entry requirements and language tests are also set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, study permits and housing.