Master Computer Science at the University of Antwerp

During your study in our research-intensive programme, you will get first-hand research and development experience in a challenging, creative, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment. During research projects and your thesis, you can actively contribute to research.
This prepares you equally well for a career in academia (through a subsequent PhD) as for one in industry, in Belgium or anywhere in the world.

Our programme is built on recommendations from professional societies such as the ACM, IEEE and SIAM. It adds a unique twist thanks to the expertise of our professors, who are world leaders in their research fields.

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Master Computer Science: Study Content

This 120 ECTS credits programme has three majors: Computer Networks, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering. You choose your major when applying for admission to the programme.

The programme focuses on research and development.

The two years are made up of four blocks:

1. Compulsory core courses
2. Elective courses (can be outside your major)
3. Two compulsory research projects
4. Compulsory Master’s thesis

The Master’s programme culminates in the Master’s thesis. The aim of this thesis is for you to show that you are able to independently explore (under supervision of a promoter) a complex subject in a scientific manner and write down the acquired insights in a coherent scientific text.

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Master Computer Science: Career

The choice is yours ...
With a degree in Computer Science a multitude of job opportunities and interesting career perspectives await you. It will be much less a matter whether you will find a job, but more which job you will choose that most closely matches your interests.

All major challenges in science and technology in the current century are multidisciplinary in nature: i.e. several disciplines must come together to create a context for radically new solutions. Computer scientists play a pivotal role: they collect and organise information (data and models) to ensure that the numerous software systems, networks, algorithms can inter-operate seamlessly. For instance at the CERN lab, computer scientists mediate between physicists and engineers. Similarly, in the human genome project, computer scientists ensure that doctors and biochemists can exchange the complex information encoded in DNA. The modern economy with its emphasis on global competition and sustainable development poses interesting challenges for computer scientists. New industrial systems, implementation and optimisation of specialised software and systems, networks with higher performance and security, faster computation: these all present exciting opportunities for graduates.

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Master Computer Science: Admission requirements

You have direct access to the programme with an

• academic Bachelor of Information Sciences
• academic Bachelor of Computer Science
• academic Bachelor of Engineering Sciences: Computer Science

With another Bachelor you need to have permission from the faculty.

Since the programme is taught in English, candidates with a prior degree issued outside Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English. They can do so in two ways:

• Either by submitting a language certificate showing their TOEFL, IELTS or ITACE results (the level required can be checked on www.uantwerpen.be/admission)
• Or by submitting proof they have studied at least one academic year (or 60 ECTS credits) in an English-language Bachelor’s or Master’s programme.

Please note that the Board of Admission may still ask for additional proof of proficiency in English.

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Computer Science - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Antwerp

		Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
		Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme)
		Biology
		Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
		Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
		Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering
		Business Economics
		Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
		Chemistry
		Computer Science
		Development Evaluation and Management (Advanced Master)
		Digital Business Engineering
		Digital Text Analysis
		Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
		Energy and Climate (Postgraduate programme)
		Epidemiology (MEPI)
		Globalisation and Development (Advanced Master)
		Governance and Development (Advanced Master)
		Laws (LL.M)
		Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Linguistics and Literary Studies
		Physics
		Political Science
		Postgraduate of Epidemiology
		Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
		Water Sustainability: Integrating Technology- and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) (Advanced Master)
		Biology: Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration

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Why choose UAntwerp

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more
than in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.

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Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.

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