How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Computer Science is a master’s programme at Johannes Kepler University Linz in Linz, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Linz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Diplom-Ingenieur/Ingenieurin, Dipl.-Ing.. Johannes Kepler University Linz is a public university in Upper Austria.
How it compares
Master in Computer Science is one of 11 English-taught Computer Science programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 9 institutions. 11 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 8 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 3 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.
What you will study
The Master's degree in Computer Science at JKU Linz is a research-oriented programme taught in English. It builds on the university's bachelor's degree in Computer Science and takes four semesters (120 ECTS).
What you study
The programme has six areas of specialisation: Computational Engineering, Data Science, Intelligent Information Systems, Networks and Security, Pervasive Computing, and Software Engineering. You choose one of these as your main subject and take supplementary subjects and electives alongside it. The aim is to give you a solid background in information technology, train you to apply scientific methods to complex IT problems, and deepen your expertise in your chosen area. Courses include exercises that hone problem-solving skills. The programme also strengthens leadership and social skills through teamwork and multidisciplinary work.
How the programme is organised
You need 120 ECTS credits in total. The recommended study plan spreads 30 ECTS over each of the four semesters. Main subjects take 13.5 ECTS in semesters one and two and 10.5 ECTS in semester three. Supplementary subjects take 13.5 ECTS in each of the first two semesters. Electives take 3 ECTS each semester. Master's thesis seminars take 8 ECTS in semesters three and four, and the Master's thesis itself takes 8.5 ECTS in semester three and 19 ECTS in semester four. Teaching is research-oriented and tied to the Department of Computer Science, which has strong connections to local business and international industry.
Who it suits
This programme suits students who already have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field and want to specialise further. It is for people who like both theory and real-world applications, and who want to work on complex IT problems with scientific methods. If you are aiming for a career as a systems architect, project manager or researcher in software and hardware development, information and communication systems, networks and security, cyber-physical systems (such as the automotive industry), data mining and machine learning, IT consulting and education, or research, this is a direct route. The programme is also a stepping stone to the Doctorate Degree in Technical Sciences at JKU.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English at level B2. To be admitted, you normally need a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from JKU. Graduates of certain other Austrian degrees can be admitted directly or after individual preparation courses: Computer Sciences, Applied Computer Science (Uni Klagenfurt), Technical Computer Science (TU Vienna), Software & Information Engineering (TU Vienna), Business Informatics (JKU, TU Vienna, Uni Vienna), Software Development-Business (TU Graz), Electronics and Information Technology (JKU), Artificial Intelligence (JKU), and Information and Computer Engineering (TU Graz). If your degree is not on that list, you can still be admitted if it is comparable in scope and content to the JKU bachelor's in Computer Science. Contact the Admissions Office for enrolment and the documents you need. There is no central application portal: you apply directly to JKU, and the university's own page gives the application period. As a public university, JKU charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. The Student Information and Academic Advising office (SIBS) can answer questions about registering.
What the register says
The master’s degree program in Computer Science comes with six areas of specialization: Computational Engineering, Data Science, Intelligent Information Systems, Networks and Security, Pervasive Computing, and Software Engineering. Based on the undergraduate degree program in Computer Science at JKU, the master’s degree program is research-oriented and focuses on today’s advancing and evolving technologies. Students will acquire a solid background in information technology, exercise problem-solving skills, learn to apply scientific methods to solve complex IT problems, and enhance their expertise in selected areas of specialization.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Systems architect
- Project manager in IT
- Researcher in computer science
- Software and hardware developer
- Network and security specialist
- Data mining and machine learning engineer
- IT consultant
- Developer of cyber-physical systems, for example in the automotive industry
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Johannes Kepler University Linz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Computer Science taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Johannes Kepler University Linz. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Linz as the campus town for this programme at Johannes Kepler University Linz.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Johannes Kepler University Linz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Johannes Kepler University Linz.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Johannes Kepler University Linz.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Johannes Kepler University Linz is linked from this page so you can compare.
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