Program Overview
The Computer Science at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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
- Tuition: EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science 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
- Methods for Scientific Research
- Declarative Programming
- Theory of Computation and Information Theory
- Philosophy of Science
- Software Architectures
- Open Information Systems
- Statistical Foundations of Machine Learning
- Actual Trends in Artificial Intelligence
- Computational Game Theory
- Adaptive Systems Seminar
- Processus dynamiques
- Patroonherkenning
- Multi-agent Learning Seminar
- Seminarie Logica en Informatica
- Evolution of speech
- Computer Vision
- Computer graphics
- Digital Speech and Audio Processing
- Swarm Intelligence
- Algorithms in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Artificial Intelligence Programming Paradigms
- Natural Language Processing
- Decision Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic requirements
This master programme presupposes a broad and good basic knowledge of computer science. Admission is based upon acceptance.
Prerequisite for application for the programme Master of Computer Science is an Academic bachelor\'s degree in either Computer Science or Engineering. Equivalency and admission will be evaluated case by case. Entering in the second semester (February) is possible under certain conditions.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) 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 Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels, Belgium
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Dutch- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has four campuses: Brussels Humanities, Science and Engineering Campus, Brussels Health...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months