MScComputer Science and Information Technology
Study location | Italy, Mestre |
---|---|
Type | Master's degree, full-time |
Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | MSc |
Course code | CM90/SDE/2022 |
Tuition fee | €2,300 per year |
---|---|
Application fee | €30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. |
Entry qualification | Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. READ MORE ABOUT THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION Admission to this programme requires you to:
MINIMUM REQUIRED CGPA MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS More specifically, you must have obtained at least 48 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields (all indicated fields are mandatory):
In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV. READ MORE ABOUT THE MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters. |
---|
Language requirements | English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to provide one in order to complete your enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. |
---|
Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
---|
More information |
---|
Overview
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This degree programme trains you as a professional equipped to work in either industry or research in sectors requiring a high level of training in software development and design, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Together with the disciplinary foundations of these fields of study, you will also acquire practical skills that are crucially important for applications, technology transfer and applied research, as well as learn how to manage and analyse large quantities of data by exploring statistical techniques, machine learning techniques and how to design reliable software with a particular emphasis on security, correctness and performance. The programme’s course work is characterised by a learning-by-doing approach and you are encouraged to develop a close relationship with the productive sectors by taking advantage of the opportunity to carry out an internship with prominent companies.
The degree offers multiple curricula, or study paths, each of which ensures that you acquire a high degree of specialisation in selected socially relevant study areas.
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development and Engineering
EXPLORE THIS PROGRAMME’S STUDY PLANS
Programme structure
This programme includes the following components:
- course work
- curricular internship, which can be carried out in Italy or abroad
- final thesis
You can also apply to carry out one or two semesters at one of our partner universities thanks to Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.
EXPLORE OUR EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
Career opportunities
Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to seek employment in the fields of software construction and data analysis at manufacturing companies dealing with information systems and processor networks as well as at companies, local authorities or laboratories that employ complex information systems and analysis methods.
Some of the career paths open to you include:
- Software analyst and developer
- Information security specialist
- System analysis
- System administrator
- Web application developer and analyst
- Database developer and analyst
- Information and network specialist
- Data engineering and management expert
- AI specialist
Central European Time
This is the first admission round for the 2025/26 academic year. To see the others in which you are eligible to apply, insert your citizenship on this platform’s homepage and then consult the relevant news item that appears in the homepage’s news section.
Central European Time
This is the first admission round for the 2025/26 academic year. To see the others in which you are eligible to apply, insert your citizenship on this platform’s homepage and then consult the relevant news item that appears in the homepage’s news section.