Program Overview

Master Programme Computer Science

The Master programme Computer Science is an in-depth study that takes place in several specialisation areas, including Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Analysis, Digital Media Technologies, Information Management & Systems Engineering, Internet Computing & Software Technologies, Networks, Parallel Computing, and Security. A broad choice of these subject areas enables graduates to be flexibly deployed on the labour market with the aim of working in leading positions.

Specialisation Areas

• Computer Science (in general)
• Data Science
• Scientific Computing

Job Opportunities

Graduates may be employed in the following occupational areas:

• software development
• network administration
• hardware development
• project management in IT projects
• marketing or sales in IT companies
• business consulting in IT
• coaching in Computer Science
• teacher of Computer Science at secondary schools
• scientific work at a university or other research institutions

Programme Facts

• Duration: 4 semesters
• Credits: 120 ECTS points
• Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
• Language of Instruction: English
• Degree Programme Code: 066 921
• Directorate of Studies: SPL 5 (Informatik und Wirtschaftsinformatik)

Study Contents

The course of studies is composed of:

• basics
  • Parallel Architectures & Programming Models
  • Advanced Software Engineering
• 2 guided project works (internships)
  • internship 1
  • internship 2
• focus on scientific work
• advanced courses (Ausprägungsfach) can be selected, including:
  • Numerical High Performance Algorithms
  • Program Optimisations and Runtime Systems
  • Image Processing & Image Analysis
  • Multimedia Retrieval and Content-Based Search
  • Network-Based Communication Ecosystems
  • Cloud Computing
  • Real-Time Computer Graphics
  • Visualisation and Visual Data Analysis
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Business Intelligence
  • Signal and Image Processing
  • Gaming Technologies & Cloud Gaming
  • Network Security

Admission Procedure

The admission procedure depends on whether the previous degree programme was completed at the University of Vienna or another university. More details are available regarding the admission procedure for the Master programme Computer Science.

Completion of Studies

The administrative steps for completing the study programme include:

1. Admission Procedure
2. Completion of Studies
   • Re-admission
   • Enter_Day: orientation event at the beginning of studies
   • Re-enrolment (confirming the continuation of studies)
   • Planning the semester
   • Courses and exams - registration
   • Transcript of records, student record sheet, performance record
3. Master Thesis and Defensio
   • Finding and approving a topic for the Master thesis
   • Approbation of the Master thesis
   • Registration for the Master Defensio after successfully completing all courses and the Master thesis

Important Information

• Description of qualifications
• Study guide for the Master programme
• Administrative procedure for all studies

Language Requirement

The Master programme Computer Science is exclusively offered in English. It is recommended to demonstrate English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).