Program Overview
The Computer Science - Bioinformatics at Leiden University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Science - Bioinformatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 19,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science - Bioinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advances in Data Mining
- Audio Processing and Indexing
- Bayesian Networks
- Bio-modeling and Petri Nets
- Complex networks (BM)
- Computational Molecular Biology
- Coordination and Component Composition
- Databases and Data Mining
- Embedded Systems and Software
- Evolutionary Algorithms
- Image Analysis with Applications in Microscopy
- Mathematical Biology, The Virtual Cell
- Multicriteria Optimization and Decision Analysis
- Multimedia Information Retrieval
- Multimedia Systems
- Neural Networks
- Parallel Programming
- Quantum Computing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A BSc degree Computer Science or a BSc degree with a major in Computer Science from Leiden University. Students holding such degree will directly be admitted to the programme.
- For all other candidates, the Admission Committee will determine the equivalence of their previous training with an aforementioned Bachelor of Science degree. The choice of courses in the Master of Science programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the present knowledge of the candidate.
- Applicants with a higher professional education (hbo) degree in a related field of science are eligible to be admitted to the master\xc2\x92s programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 19,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 19,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months