Blekinge Institute of Technology
Master’s Programme in Computer Science (120 credits)
Karlskrona, Sweden
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Aug 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 70,000 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland student | EU/EEA/Switzerland students pay no tuition
Key Summary
Computer science is a broad and fast-evolving field that plays a vital role in everything from security and systems development to intelligent algorithms. In this two-year master’s programme, you create your own academic path – through elective courses in three specialisation areas, you shape a degree tailored to your goals.
The Master's Programme in Computer Science is broad and flexible, allowing you to shape your own academic focus. You’ll build a solid foundation in computer science and then specialise in one of three core areas:
- IT security
- distributed and parallel systems
- intelligent systems
You will gain both deep theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills that prepare you for advanced roles in industry, government, or future research.
During your studies, you'll choose courses that build your profile in one or more of these areas:
- IT security – learn to secure systems against attacks and protect data in modern applications
- Distributed and parallel systems – understand how large-scale systems interact and can be optimised
- Intelligent systems – work with AI, machine learning and smart algorithms
The programme's core includes courses in:
- programming and data structures
- computer system and software security
- multiprocessor systems
- performance optimisation
- artificial intelligence and machine learning
Research-oriented teaching – preparing you for the future
The programme is closely connected to research. You’ll engage with the latest developments in computer science and learn how research is conducted and applied in practice. Teaching includes:
- lectures
- seminars
- labs – both individual and group-based
The programme concludes with a master’s thesis where you specialise in a topic of your choice, often in collaboration with researchers or industry.
The programme comprises 120 credits and leads to a Master of Science (120 credits) in Computer Science.
Your degree opens doors to roles such as:
- IT security specialist
- systems developer
- AI engineer
- technical project manager
- research assistant or doctoral student
You’ll gain broad and future-proof skills – and the opportunity to work in a field that is constantly evolving and growing.
BTH scholarship programme for prospective students
BTH scholarship programme for prospective students is available for citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for a Swedish university education. Students can only apply for this scholarship before commencing a programme. Applicants to distance education at BTH are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The Swedish Institute Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM for Prospective Students
The Swedish Institute Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is open to female citizens from eligible countries and applies to designated master’s programmes starting in the autumn semester of 2025. Eligible applicants can only apply for this scholarship before commencing the programme. Applicants must also be required to pay tuition fees for a Swedish university education.
BTH scholarship programme for current students
- Students who are already enrolled and registered in a campus programme at BTH and have at least two semesters of the nominal study time left can apply for this scholarship.
- You also have to be required to pay tuition fee for the remaining part of your programme.
- The scholarships will cover your tuition fee in part, and do not cover your living costs.
BTH will award a number of scholarships corresponding to partial reduction of the tuition fee to students with excellent academic performance during the first part of their studies at Blekinge Institute of Technology.
Our call for application will be updated on this website as of mid-October.
Other scholarship opportunities
- Swedish Institute (SI)
The Swedish Institute (SI), a government agency, promotes interest and trust in Sweden around the world. SI offers a range of scholarships for students from countries outside the EU/EEA area.
In order to get more information about the Swedish Institute scholarships, funds and grants, please visit the Swedish Institute website. These scholarships have different deadlines, so check the dates carefully.
- Study in Sweden
- Your Government or other sources in your country
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Year 1 – Core knowledge and elective specialisations
During the first year, you’ll lay the groundwork for further studies and your professional future. Courses include:
- artificial intelligence
- modelling and decision support
- cloud computing
- IT security
- statistics
- multiprocessor systems
- research methodology
You’ll have access to several electives already in the first year, giving you the chance to start shaping your specialisation early in the programme.
Year 2 – Application and research
The second year focuses on practical application and research. You’ll explore current topics and work on real-world problems in areas such as:
- machine learning
- image processing
- simulation
- game development
You’ll have the opportunity to take courses linked to ongoing research projects and explore how computer science is used in practice – for example:
- crime prevention with the Swedish Police
- resource planning in the energy sector
- healthcare and transport systems
Degree project – application and specialisation
The programme concludes with a master’s thesis where you apply your knowledge in your chosen specialisation. You’ll be able to:
- work independently on a current issue
- apply methods and skills from earlier courses
- collaborate with researchers or industry partners in ongoing projects
If you wish to deepen your expertise further, there are excellent opportunities to connect your thesis to research at BTH or with external partners.
The study programmes at BTH are continuously monitored and developed through yearly follow-up dialogues, course evaluations after each completed course, and programme evaluations. Results from follow-ups and evaluations can lead to changes in the programmes. These changes are always communicated to the students.
Each educational programme is tied to an advisory board that discusses issues such as the quality of the programme, its development, and relevance for the labour market. In the advisory board, or a committee to the advisory board, teachers, external members, students and alumni are represented.