Master in Computer Science
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
This master’s degree programme tries to strike a balance between “soft skills” and scientific and technical knowledge, between excellence in research and the pragmatism of field work. It offers: an approach to computer science based on fundamental concepts that keep up with the rapid pace of technological progress; a programme taught entirely in English to improve students’ language skills, especially in technical English (both written and spoken); exchange programmes and dual degrees in Belgium, Europe and across the world.
Career Opportunities
We train scientists who know how to investigate a sharp problematic using scientific literature in the field; professionals who will design computer systems that meet users’ needs; innovators who can master a wide range of constantly evolving technologies; specialists capable of implementing software solutions with particular attention paid to product quality and its development process.
Program Curriculum
This master’s degree programme consists of required coursework that seeks to give students the necessary skills to model and design complex applications (which is an indispensable part of the education of all university-trained computer scientists); a major selected by students that allows them to gain cutting-edge knowledge in a field of their interest: software engineering and programming systems, artificial intelligence and big data, networks and security; elective courses that allow students to explore their interests whether it be computer science or another discipline (management, business creation, languages). As a comprehensive university, UCLouvain has numerous courses of study; a graduation project that makes up half of the programme during the last year. It offers students the possibility to study a subject in-depth and thanks to its size, introduces students to the professional life of a computer scientist or researcher; the topic of this project is selected in consultation with the programme supervisors and possibly a company.
Admission Requirements
You would like to imagine, design, and implement computer science systems that will shape the future; continue your education beyond your undergraduate degree with a major in computer sciences (or the equivalent); improve your theoretical knowledge and develop your technical expertise in fields like artificial intelligence, computer networks, information security, software engineering and programming systems; improve your interdisciplinary knowledge in areas such as foreign languages, resource management, teamwork, autonomy and ethics.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
Brussels, Belgium
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain) is one of Belgium's largest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1425, offering programmes across science, engineering, medicine, humanities,...
University Profile- Start Date September
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
