Master of Science in Software Technology
Växjö, Sweden
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2027
EARLIEST START DATE
31 Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
SEK 310,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees for students outside EU/EES/Switzerland, 310,000 SEK for full 2 year program
Key Summary
Moving to a new country, starting studies and a new life is a big step. Luckily for you, our students have already been through the process! Therefore, they would like to invite you to a webinar for students by students.
This program focuses on the efficient development of high-quality software systems and combines theory and practice. It also prepares for postgraduate studies.
Degree
Master of Science (one year) with specialization in software technology.
Master of Science (two years) with specialization in software technology.
Major subject: computer science.
This is Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the southeast of Sweden. We are located in two nature-loving cities, one by the Baltic sea and one surrounded by lakes in the greenest city in Europe. More facts about Linnaeus University:
- Founded in 2010 through a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University;
- Located in Kalmar and Växjö;
- 44,000 enrolled students;
- 2,200 enrolled international students;
- 6th largest university in Sweden in terms of the number of students;
- 780 partner universities in more than 80 countries;
- 100-degree programs on the first-cycle level, 8 of them taught in English;
- 80-degree programs on the second cycle level, 35 of them taught in English.
Växjö
Roughly 15 minutes by bike from the city center, you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. It is like a small society with a university, student accommodation, and student life. Here you become part of a creative knowledge environment.
What will you come across on an excursion in Växjö – the city of contrasts? You will find good restaurants, a celebrated hockey team, and cozy cafés where you can enjoy a latte with lingonberry flavor. In Växjö, beautiful nature is always just around the corner; the city is surrounded by lakes and forests. Students like the combination of the city center and the active student life on campus. Your dream of the future starts here!
After this program, you will probably work as a software developer at a consultancy firm or at the IT department of a big enterprise. From that, you can move on to work as a project coordinator, a software technology expert, or possibly as a manager. You will also have the opportunity to continue your studies with a second master's year or pursue an academic career, starting with a Ph.D. education.
Within software technology, you study theories, methods, and tools for the efficient development of complex and high-quality software. The program emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects of software development. It prepares you for a career as a professional in software engineering, but you will also have the opportunity to pursue an academic career.
The program gives a solid foundation in software technology and contains a number of general courses in computer science at an advanced level. We present characteristics of different types of programming languages and how these can be used to handle different problems. We also present general methods and techniques to handle common problems within software development. This is supplemented by studies of mathematics and research methodology that are relevant for the subjects. The program prepares for a future academic career by presenting and applying established research methods and practices in several courses and ends with a thesis work.
This program corresponds to the first year of the two-year Master's program in Software Technology. Consequently, it is easy to proceed to that program at any time if desired.