Program Overview
The Computer Science and Information Technology at University of Maribor is a MA programme in Computer Science & IT taught in English, Slovenian 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 and Information Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Slovenia 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, Slovenian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,939 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Maribor, Slovenia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science and Information Technology 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
- Software Systems Development and Management (5\nECTS)
- Selected Algorithms (5 ECTS)
- Cloud computing deployment and management (5\nECTS)
- Web Technologies (5 ECTS)
- Computer Multimedia (5 ECTS)
- Domain-Specific Modelling Languages(5 ECTS)
- Computer Processing of Signals and Images (6\nECTS)
- Optional Subject I (6 ECTS)
- Optional Subject I (6 ECTS)
- Optional Subject I (6 ECTS)
- Optional Subject I (6 ECTS)
- Optional Subject II (6 ECTS)
- Optional Subject II (6 ECTS)
- Optional Subject II (6 ECTS)
- Optional Subject II (6 ECTS)
- Arbitrary Optional Subject (6 ECTS)
- Arbitrary Optional Subject (6 ECTS)
- Master´s Thesis (24 ECTS)
- Selected combinatorial algorithms (6 ECTS)
- Intelligent Systems (6 ECTS)
- Software Quality (6 ECTS)
- Interoperability Systems and Intelligent Services\n(6 ECTS)
- Virtual Machines and Computer Resource Management\n(6 ECTS)
- Mathematics in Computer Science (6 ECTS)
- Algorithms for Big Data Analysis (6 ECTS)
- Neuro, Nano and Quantum Computing (6 ECTS)
- Language Technology (6 ECTS)
- Ubiquitous Computing (6 ECTS)
- Advanced Image Processing (6 ECTS)
- Computer Animation (6 ECTS)
- Computer Vision (6 ECTS)
- Evolutionary Computations (6 ECTS)
- Optimization Methods (6 ECTS)
- Algorithms for remote sensing data processing (6\nECTS)
- Lean management in engineering (6 ECTS)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates who completed the following may apply for the master\xc2\x92s (2nd-cycle) programme \xc2\x93Computer Science and Information Technologies\xc2\x94:
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st-cycle) programme in the relevant field: computing (48);
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st-cycle) programme in one of the following fields: \xc2\xad\xc2\xadphysical science (broad programmes - 440), physics (441), mathematics and statistics (46), mechanics and metal work (521), electricity and energy (522), electronics and automation (523). Prior to enrolment, candidates must fulfil study obligations corresponding 24 ECTS credits under the bachelor\xc2\x92s (first-cycle) programme, a training programme or by taking placement tests. Candidates must fulfil the following obligations: \xc2\x93Programming II\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS), \xc2\x93Algorithms and Data Structures\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS), Computer Architecture (6 ECTS), Operating Systems (6 ECTS);
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the relevant field: computing (48);
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: \xc2\xad\xc2\xadphysical science (broad programmes - 440), physics (441), mathematics and statistics (46), mechanics and metal work (521), electricity and energy (522), electronics and automation (523). Prior to enrolment, candidates must fulfil study obligations corresponding 24 ECTS credits under the bachelor\xc2\x92s (first-cycle) programme, a training programme or by taking placement tests. Candidates must fulfil the following obligations: \xc2\x93Programming II\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS), Algorithms and Data Structures (6 ECTS), Computer Architecture (6 ECTS), Operating Systems (6 ECTS);
- An undergraduate programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the relevant field: computing (48). These candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme;
- An undergraduate programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: \xc2\xad\xc2\xad\xc2\xad\xc2\xadphysical science (broad programmes - 440), physics (441), mathematics and statistics (46), mechanics and metal work (521), electricity and energy (522), electronics and automation (523). These candidates are typically awarded 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the corresponding year;
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the relevant field: computing (48). These candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme;
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: \xc2\xad\xc2\xad\xc2\xad\xc2\xadphysical science (broad programmes - 440), physics (441), mechanics and metal work (521), electricity and energy (522), electronics and automation (523). These candidates are typically awarded 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the corresponding year.
In the selection procedure, candidates will be ranked according to the academic performance under the bachelor\xc2\x92s (first-cycle) programme (grade point average including bachelor\xc2\x92s thesis \xc2\x96 100%).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,939 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,939 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maribor 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 University of Maribor
University of Maribor
Maribor, Slovenia
University of Maribor 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- Application Deadline 2015-09-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, Slovenian
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 54
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