Master in Applied Computer Science

In this programme, you have the opportunity to specialise in two of the following areas:

Interaction Design

Machine Learning

Cyber-Physical Systems

Information Systems

The programme is available full-time and part-time (2 and 4 years, respectively).

The first three semesters of the programme consist of lectures and project based work, whereas the fourth semester consists of independent work on a thesis paper. In your master’s thesis, you get the opportunity to specialise and work on an exciting project with our researchers and collaborators.

You may also get the opportunity to participate in the department´s research projects, as well as to carry out business projects with relevant IT companies.

See Structure and content for more information about the elective master courses.

Sivilingeniør

You have the right to use the protected title sivilingeniør after graduation if you fulfil the following two requirements:

You have completed a bachelor's degree in computer engineering based on the national curriculum regulations or an equivalent education that meets the minimum requirements of 25 ECTS mathematics, 7,5 ECTS physics and 5 ECTS statistics.

You can document 6 weeks of relevant work experience during your studies, either through courses, practise or part-time jobs.

The title sivilingeniør will be stated in your diploma.

Lab facilities

The faculty has several lab facilities that are used in our courses:

Makerspace

VR-lab

Robot-lab

Data Security lab

Our Makerspace is a richly equipped lab, a workspace and playground for students who like to create something by means of technology (robotics, programming, drones, 3D printing, Arduino, MakeyMakey, etc.)

Makerspace is available for all students and employees 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Østfold University College has around 100 studies taught in new and modern premises.

The university college has a total of just under 7,000 students. There are nearly 3,600 ordinary students at campus Halden, nearly 2,400 ordinary students at campus Fredrikstad, and nearly 1,000 students are taking continuing and further education programmes under the auspices of HiØ VIDERE (Centre for Continuing Education) at both campuses.

The school has more than 550 members of staff.

Students have good opportunities to take parts of their studies abroad.

Østfold University College facilitates flexible education solutions