Master in Computer Science

Master in Computer Science 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.

What you study

The Master in Computer Science at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) gives you advanced skills in computer science and engineering. You learn to design and develop scalable and complex systems, and to make sure they perform as intended. The programme has two specialisations: Cybersecurity and Embedded Systems. You can also take a general degree in Computer Science without a specialisation. Topics mentioned on the programme page include cybersecurity, cryptography, embedded systems and artificial intelligence. Teaching emphasises applying theory to practical tasks, and many modules include project work. You will study in small class settings with personalised guidance from faculty.

How the programme is organised

The degree is 120 ECTS over two years, taught in English at Campus Kongsberg. The curriculum is developed in cooperation with industrial partners, and there is an industrial master's programme that runs in tight collaboration with the industry. The programme page says many students get job offers even before graduation. You can take up to 30 ECTS of your courses abroad as an exchange student, and there are internships adapted to your study. USN has agreements with several universities in various countries, and extra grants are available if you choose universities in the Erasmus+ programme. Course details and the study model are set out in the study plan.

Who it suits

This master's suits you if you already hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, informatics or computer engineering and want to go deeper into areas such as cybersecurity, embedded systems or artificial intelligence. It fits people who like project work and solving practical problems, and who want to work closely with industry. The programme page notes that the industry in Norway has a continuing need for computer scientists, with particular demand for cybersecurity specialists. It also prepares you for research, including PhD positions at USN or other universities.

Admission, language and next steps

You need a completed and passed bachelor's degree in computer science, informatics or computer engineering. You must also meet the English requirement. USN does not pre-approve courses or previous education; your qualifications are assessed only after you apply. The programme may be covered by export control regulations, so USN may evaluate certain applicants specifically. Application windows: non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 15 November, and EU/EEA applicants from 1 February to 15 April. Check the programme page for the exact deadlines and application system. 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 University of South-Eastern Norway, 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: Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 15 November. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April. The register shows 15 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.