MSc in Computer Engineering students can specialise in relevant fields of study connected with: system and instrument development involving software, hardware, artificial intelligence, and communication technology. After completing the programme, you will be awarded the title of Master of Science in Engineering (Computer Engineering).

This programme consists of courses taught by researchers and lecturers from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University.

CHOOSE YOUR LINE OF STUDY PATH

The MSc programme consists of: 

• 20 ECTS of mandatory courses, including 10 ECTS technical courses and 10 ECTS courses on transferrable skills
• 40 ECTS of academic specialisation courses in which the student can choose different study paths
• 30 ECTS of elective courses
• 30 ECTS thesis project
• The MSc programme offers specialised study paths in the following fields: software engineering, computer vision, time series signal processing, wireless networks, embedded systems, and robotics. 

TEACHING

At Aarhus University, you will be in close contact with lecturers and researchers in a way that is rarely experienced at other universities. The academic staff here are readily accessible if you need clarification of the course material or guidance on project work. Teaching takes place both in the form of lectures that introduce new angles on the course material, and through theoretical and practical exercises which often occur in smaller groups in which the students can study the topics in depth.

STUDENT LIFE

At Aarhus University you will be part of an extensive engineering environment with more than 3,000 engineering students, so you will have plenty of opportunities to get involved in both academic and social student associations with your fellow students!

CAREERS

The MSc in Computer Engineering prepares students for the national and international job market. Our graduates have found jobs across a wide range of fields and institutions. There is considerable demand for Computer Engineering graduates in Denmark and globally. Many graduates are working as software architects or developers of large instruments and systems, or have become software developers or project managers for large IT systems.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

In general, admission to a master’s degree programme requires successful completion of a relevant and recognised university degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree in level and length (180 ECTS). In addition, you must meet the specific requirements for the individual programme, including language requirements. If you wish to study a master’s degree at Aarhus University, please check out our page ‘Am I qualified for admission’: https://masters.au.dk/am-i-qualified-for-admission

If you are curious about how to submit a master’s degree application to Aarhus University, then make sure to check out our ‘Apply Now’ page. Here you can find information about relevant fees, guides, and video tutorials on how to use the application portal: https://masters.au.dk/apply-now  

There are the same English language requirements for all international students with a few exceptions. The general English language requirements for master’s degrees can be found here: https://masters.au.dk/am-i-qualified-for-admission/english-language-requirements

Aarhus University offers a limited number of Danish state scholarships for highly qualified non-EU students applying for master’s degrees. You can read more about scholarships here: https://masters.au.dk/scholarships-and-grants

Students from outside the EU are generally required to pay tuition and application fee. You can consult our page Tuition fees for master’s degree programmes: https://masters.au.dk/tuitionfees

Would you like to chat with a fellow student from your country, or with someone who studies the programme you are interested in? You can get help with your questions from Aarhus University’s Student Ambassadors: https://international.au.dk/education/meetau/chat-with-our-students/