Program Overview
The Software Engineering at University of Gothenburg is a MSc programme in Sweden. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: MSc
- Language: English
- Duration: 24 months
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Software Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from University of Gothenburg opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
The master’s programme in Software Engineering and Management offers a combination of advanced technical knowledge and management skills. It consists of mandatory courses providing a solid foundation in central areas of software engineering and elective courses enabling you to specialize in your personal fields of interest. You will learn how to identify the best available methods and tools, become knowledgeable about the industrial field of software engineering, and practise group research activities.
The programme allows you to specialize your education into a unique profile by choosing among elective courses within applied information technology, computer science, or information systems. In the third semester, you will engage in a hands-on project, contributing to real-world open source software, synthesizing and applying your knowledge from previous courses to make concrete contributions to the project. In addition, we offer opportunities to gain course credit for doing an internship at a company, as well as opportunities to become involved in cutting-edge research. The programme culminates with your master’s thesis, an opportunity for further specialization.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree 180 credits including an independent project (degree project) of at least 15 credits or equivalent within the field of Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent. Knowledge in programming, with the minimum of: 7.5 credits in programming, 4.5 credits in object-oriented design, 7.5 credits in algorithms and data structures, and 15 credits in practical projects are required.
Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 28200 (International)
EUR 28200 (International)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Gothenburg directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About University of Gothenburg
University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden
The University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden’s largest and most comprehensive public research universities, founded in 1891. Located in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, the university is...
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120
