Master in Applied Computer and Information Technology

OsloMet's Master's in Applied Computer and Information Technology (ACIT) is a two year, 120 ECTS degree taught in English at the Pilestredet campus in Oslo. It gives you specialist education in the design, development, use and maintenance of computer technology, electronics and software in areas the programme describes as important to modern society.

What you study

The programme has eight specialisations, and you pick one:

• Applied Artificial Intelligence: how intelligent systems are designed, analysed and used for autonomous recognition, decision-making and control. You test AI and machine learning models and algorithms on platforms and tools such as autonomous mobile robots, high-performance computing and data infrastructure.
• Cyber Security: protecting computer systems, networks and digital devices against unauthorised access, attacks and theft. You learn to identify, analyse and mitigate cyber risks and vulnerabilities, and techniques for responding to cyber attacks.
• Data Science: Big Data, statistics and machine learning, with examples such as self-driving vehicles, climate data, financial transactions and genomic datasets. The specialisation also covers protecting data and the ethical implications of its use.
• Mathematical Modelling and Quantum Technologies: developing, analysing and simulating mathematical models, plus specialist expertise in quantum technology.
• Electronics and Biomedical Systems: hardware and software design of devices and systems that measure biological signals and activity, with work on therapeutic devices, equipment, implants and medical imaging systems.
• Cloud-Based Services and Operations: design, development and operation of services at massive scale, beyond simple web servers and databases.
• Robotics and Control: technologies behind robots, drones, industrial process control and autonomous systems, including digital twins, cyber-physical systems, smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
• Universal Design of ICT: ICT solutions usable by as many people as possible, including older adults and people with disabilities. Covers human-computer interaction, assistive and welfare technology, and relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.

How the programme is organised

It runs full time over two years at Pilestredet Campus in Oslo, 120 ECTS in total. The page describes the teaching as putting theory to use and testing it in practical problem-solving scenarios. In Robotics and Control, you can join industrial research projects for your Master's thesis or plan your own project with the private or public sector.

Who it suits

Students who want a specialist education in computer technology, electronics and software, and who are ready to choose one of the eight specialisations. The programme suits people who like testing ideas in practice, whether that means robots, medical devices, large-scale cloud services or accessible design.

Admission, language and next steps

Everything is taught in English. Application deadlines differ by where you come from: 1 March (early admission) or 15 April for EU/EEA/Switzerland, and 1 November for applicants outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland. Check the programme page for the exact requirements and how to apply. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions; other degree students normally pay a fee that the institution sets.

Master’s applications go straight to Oslo Metropolitan University, 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. The institution lists its deadline as: EU/EEA/Switzerland: March 1 (early admission) / 15 April Outside of the EU/EEA/Switzerland: November 1. The register shows 1 November 2026 as a deadline date for this 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.