Master in Applied Computer Science, part-time (120 ECTS)

Master in Applied Computer Science, part-time (120 ECTS) 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 part-time master's in applied computer science at Østfold University of Applied Sciences, taught in English on the Halden campus. It runs over four years at 50 percent study load and totals 120 ECTS. You pick one of four specialisations and work on real problems with industry and research partners.

What you study

The programme has four specialisations: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security Management, Interaction Design, and Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT track also qualifies you for the protected Norwegian title sivilingeniør, which is stated on the diploma.

All students take compulsory courses in scientific methods, ethics and writing, plus one project course, specialisation-specific courses, an elective course and a master's thesis. The work is aimed at real-world settings such as health, industry, public administration and education.

How the programme is organised

Teaching happens on campus in Halden, on two weekdays, with roughly 2 to 4 hours of teaching each day. Attending physically gives you the most from the courses, though attendance is not mandatory in most of them. All lecturers offer digital supervision, some courses also offer digital attendance, and course material sits on the Canvas learning platform.

Teaching is research-based and practice-oriented, with a focus on innovation, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration. Learning methods include lectures, labs, workshops, reading circles and student-led seminars. Students get access to a Makerspace, a VR Lab, a Robotics Lab, a Machine Learning Cluster and a Data Security Lab.

Who it suits

The part-time format suits people who want to study alongside work or other commitments and can set aside two weekdays for campus teaching. It fits students who want depth in one of the four specialisations and who like project work tied to industry and research environments. If you are drawn to applied problem solving rather than pure theory, the lab and project setup here is a good match.

Admission, language and next steps

Everything is taught in English. The programme starts in autumn, and the application deadline is 15 April. The application portal opens on 1 February. Applicants residing outside the EU/EEA are not eligible to apply.

There is a term fee. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions; other degree students normally pay a fee the institution sets. Check the programme page and the tuition fee information for what applies to you.

For questions about the programme, the student adviser is Terese Engedahl. The programme sits under the Faculty of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Economics. Read the study plan for the full course list before you apply.

Master’s applications go straight to Østfold University of Applied Sciences, 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: When to apply: 1st of February - 1st of March: Applicants residing in the EU/EEA Applicants residing in Norway/the Nordic region Applicants residing outside the EU/EEA are not eligible to apply. 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.