Program Overview

Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology (ACIT)

The Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology (ACIT) offers several courses as single courses. These courses are part of the programme's curriculum and are available to students who meet the admission requirements.

Admission Requirements

To apply for single courses, students must meet the programme's general admission requirements, which include:

• A bachelor's degree with an average grade of at least C according to the ECTS grading scale
• Proof of English proficiency

Additional requirements to consider:

• Students must be resident in Norway to be eligible to apply for single courses offered by ACIT
• Students must check that they meet all the admissions requirements when submitting their application
• There are a limited number of study places available

How to Apply

Applying as a single course student is done in three steps:

1. Application for admission
2. Registration to the course(s)
3. Payment of the semester fee

Each step has its own deadline.

Step 1: Application for Admission as a Single Course Student

Students can apply for admission as a single course student through the application portal. They must fill out the application form and upload all relevant documentation.

Application periods:

• Autumn semester: June 1 August 1
• Spring semester: November 15 - December 15

Step 2: Registration for Courses

Students must register for available courses in the student portal. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and all registration closes after the deadline.

Step 3: Pay the Semester Fee and Complete Semester Registration

The semester fee must be paid by:

• September 1 (autumn)
• February 1 (spring)

Courses Offered

The following courses are offered:

Spring 2026

• ACIT4005 Technology and society: Critical perspectives in practice
• ACIT4055 Security politics, cyberwar, and ethics
• ACIT4090 Globalisation of Technology

Autumn 2025

• ACIT4720 Medical sensors and actuators
• ACIT4740 Microelectronic Circuits and Systems
• ACIT4810 Advanced Methods in Modelling, Simulation and Control
• ACIT4820 Applied Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• ACIT4035 Rehabilitation and assistive devices

Rights as a Single Course Student

As a single course student, students have the same rights as any other student, including:

• Access to teaching activities
• Access to the Canvas system
• Feedback from the subject teacher on submitted work
• An access card
• Ordinary student discounts

Costs

Single course students must pay the semester fee.