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Software Engineering - Carnegie Mellon & University of Coimbra Master Programs

University of Coimbra
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Degree MSc
Duration 16 months
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Coimbra, Portugal
Language English

Program Overview

The Software Engineering - Carnegie Mellon & University of Coimbra Master Programs at University of Coimbra is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 16 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 Software Engineering - Carnegie Mellon & University of Coimbra Master Programs programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 16 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Coimbra, Portugal

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Software Engineering - Carnegie Mellon & University of Coimbra Master Programs programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Although most students admitted to the joint CMU-UC Master programs hold undergraduate degrees in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics, applicants who can clearly demonstrate the ability to perform graduate-level work in software engineering are also considered. Excellence and promise will balance a lack of formal preparation. Programming experience is essential, but applicants who have allowed a zeal for programming to to interfere with other aspects of education are not usually considered qualified.

To enter the joint CMU-UC Master programs you must have:

1. Significant experience in software development projects.If you are applying for the MSE program, you need to have *at least* two years of relevant professional experience on the software industry. Most candidates average 5 to 10 years of experience. If you do not have at least two years experience, you may qualify for the Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT-SE) degree.

2. Knowledge, at least at the level of an undergraduate course, of discrete mathematics, algorithms and data structures and programming languages

3. Skills in programming-in-the-small, as well as competence in using an imperative block-structured or object-oriented languages such as Java, C#, C++, Python, Ruby, Pascal or C. Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming is highly recommended.

4. Practical knowledge of programming methods and computer organization

5. In-depth knowledge of at least two of the following topics:
  • > compiling techniques
  • > comparative programming languages
  • > operating systems
  • > database systems

GRE/TOEFL SCORE RECIPIENT CODES

GRE:

  • 0013- Universidade de Coimbra
  • 2074- Carnegie Mellon

TOEFL:

  • 1132- Universidade de Coimbra
  • 4256- Carnegie Mellon

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

Mar, 2027

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Mar, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 16 months
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