Master of Computer Science: Computer Networks, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, or Software Engineering
Antwerp, Belgium
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,181 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EEA nationals: before March 1 | EEA nationals: before June 1
** 1181.4€ for EEA nationals | 7800€ for non-EEA nationals (for 60 ECTS credits or one year of full-time study) (subject to yearly revision)
Key Summary
During your Master’s programme, you will learn from professors who actively push the boundaries of Computer Science. They not only teach you about the state-of-the-art in various exciting topics such as formal verification, 5G networks, or reinforcement learning, but they also actively involve you in research.
In brief
During your study in our research-intensive programme, you will get first-hand research and development experience in a challenging, creative, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment. During research projects and your thesis, you can actively contribute to research. This prepares you equally well for a career in academia (through a subsequent PhD) as for one in industry, in Belgium or anywhere in the world.
Our programme is built on recommendations from professional societies such as the ACM, IEEE and SIAM. It adds a unique twist thanks to the expertise of our professors, who are world leaders in their research fields.
In detail
This 120 ECTS credits programme has three specialisations: Computer Networks, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering. You choose your specialisation when applying for admission to the programme. The programme focuses on research and development.
The two years are made up of four blocks:
- Compulsory core courses
- Elective courses (can be outside your specialisation)
- Two compulsory research projects
- Compulsory Master’s thesis
The Master’s programme culminates in the Master’s thesis. The aim of this thesis is for you to show that you are able to independently explore (under supervision of a promoter) a complex subject in a scientific manner and write down the acquired insights in a coherent scientific text.
Practice in your programme
A computer scientist with academic training should be capable of applying the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme to concrete problems. Consequently there is ample room for practical work and - not surprisingly - group work. Independence and maturity are strengths of our programme.
During your study at the University of Antwerp, you can live through a wide variety of applications of computer science. You will get first hand experience in a challenging, creative, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment where you can contribute to the realisation of international projects.
A degree in Computer Science at the University of Antwerp corresponds with a competent professional with a scientific background. After obtaining the degree you will be able to:
- adopt new technological developments in the respective disciplines within computer science
- exploit these developments where applicable in their professional context
- when required, make original contributions to the further development of the discipline
It is our ambition to offer a unique programme, which is based on recommendations from renowned scientific organisations such as the ACM, IEEE and SIAM. Our programme emphasises deep knowledge and sufficient flexibility and as such our graduates are highly demanded in both industrial as well as academic positions.
The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes (Scholarships with UAntwerp participation). In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities (External scholarships). Scholarships are available for Bachelor, Master, PhD or for shorter stay programmes.
The University of Antwerp offers High Potential Incentives to a select group of international students.
Do check with the Belgian embassy in your country whether they have any funding options.
Note that the tuition fee for most of UAntwerp's study programmes is reasonable when compared internationally. The cost of living for students in Belgium is about €16,000 per year.
The programme is a two-years programme of 120 ECTS-credits and taught in English
The University of Antwerp is a young, dynamic university where innovative research, high-quality education, and societal impact come together. With a strong focus on sustainability, inclusion, and academic freedom, UAntwerp prepares students optimally for the challenges of tomorrow. Thanks to its international outlook, student-centered approach, and strong commitment to interdisciplinarity, it ranks among the most forward-thinking universities in Flanders and far beyond.
As a young research university, UAntwerp confirms its strong position with a 12th place in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024—clear evidence that talent here is given every opportunity to grow.
Detailed information about our rankings is published on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/about-uantwerp/organisation/facts-figures-rankings/rankings/.
Analysis for large-scale informatics projects. Identifying tasks that qualify for automation, understanding underlying business processes, determining the corresponding consumer needs. This requires the necessary knowledge for fluent communication with people working in other disciplines.
The choice is yours
Once you obtained a degree in computer science you are almost certain of various job opportunities and interesting career perspectives. It will be much less a matter whether you will find a job, but more whether you will find a job that matches your interests.
All major challenges in science and technology in the current century are multidisciplinary in nature; i.e. several disciplines must bond together to create inspiring environments. Computer scientists play a pivotal role: they collect and organise the data to ensure that the numerous software systems, networks, algorithms can exchange information seamlessly. For instance at the CERN lab, computer scientists mediate between physicists and engineers. Similarly in the human genome project, computer scientists ensure that doctors and biochemists can exchange the complex information encoded in DNA strings.
The modern economy with its emphasis on global competition and sustainable development poses interesting challenges for computer scientists. New industrial systems, implementation and optimisation of specialised software, networks with higher performance and security, faster computation cycles — these all present opportunities for young computer scientists.
Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more than in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp. English is widely spoken in Antwerp, though if you learn Dutch during your stay here you will become a local in no time.
First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in the prestigious European university network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.
As home away from home to over 23,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programme, sports facilities and many student services.
Full-time on campus