Education at Computer Science and Engineering

The development of software and smart, efficient information technology solutions is changing the way we live our lives. From developing self-driving cars to smart devices and social media, people who have the skills to create innovative products utilizing technology and management are increasingly in demand.

The computer systems which run our lives and societies are becoming ever more powerful and intelligent, relying on increasingly sophisticated technologies. To understand and master the complexity of these systems, it is essential to understand the fundamentals of computer science. This master's programme offers a comprehensive foundation in the science of programming and will prepare you to work on the computer applications of today and tomorrow.

Master the design, development, and optimization of systems that drive everything from software and networks to large-scale infrastructure. Gain the expertise to build systems that are not only powerful but also efficient. And as digital threats rise, you'll learn how to create secure, resilient systems that can withstand cyber-attacks.

The digital revolution has seen data science and artificial intelligence (AI) become crucial elements of everyday life, for tasks ranging from translation and self-driving vehicles to logistics and healthcare. Machine learning and the technologies and methodologies for processing enormous amounts of data are also creating a wealth of new opportunities. Consequently, skilled data scientists and AI engineers are in huge demand. This master’s programme will train you to undertake a wide variety of challenges in handling and analysing data, using, and developing software in complex applications. You will graduate with a solid foundation in machine learning, resulting in a fantastically wide range of options.

High-performance computers will become widespread in the coming years. With applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to data centres and the internet of things, the challenge for the industry is to design software and hardware that can keep up with the high demands for power and energy that will follow. Successfully developing and exploiting such systems and bringing them to market will be the key to the success of future computing.If those challenges sound enticing, and you want to gain the cutting-edge skills, in-depth knowledge and methodologies required to face them, then this is the master’s programme for you.

From our careers and social lives to shopping and entertainment, human life increasingly takes place online, mediated through digital applications and services. As interactions between humans and machines become ever more deeply embedded in our daily lives, they need to be refined, improved, and made as effective as possible. This master’s programme will give you the opportunity to play a vital part in building the next generation of applications, which may come to define how we live and work in the coming decades.

Software is rapidly becoming the main driving force for innovation and development in a wide range of fields, including the automotive, telecom, and defence industries. Studying this master’s programme will give you a unique combination of advanced technical knowledge and management skills, preparing you for a dynamic and hugely exciting career in a fast-moving field. Three main competencies in software engineering are addressed — advanced technical knowledge and skills, advanced knowledge of methods and processes, and advanced knowledge of industrial activities and practices, and after graduation, you will be excellently placed to begin a fascinating and challenging career in the area.

The master’s programme in Computer Science offers freedom and flexibility to choose among a wide range of courses. Computer science is a broad topic that spans everything from theory of computation to the practice of designing software systems.

The master's programme in Game Design and Technology teaches you a blend of the skills and techniques required to work in and around the game industry. These skills include the ability to meaningfully analyse gameplay systems and their impact; understand, develop and use game engines; and develop games with the intention of creating highly enjoyable player experiences.

Software is a driving force for innovation and development, and its importance in society as a whole is rapidly increasing. As a student of the master’s programme in Software Engineering and Management, you will develop a combination of advanced technical knowledge and management skills within software development—competence highly sought after in the job market.

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As a doctoral student you can go deep into subjects as for example computer science, software engineering, interaction design and bioscience. Since the Department is joint between Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg we have doctoral students at both universities.