Programme Structure

The MSc in Computer Science is a two-year programme concluding with a master's thesis. You can select from and combine a wide range of courses during your studies, such as: digital imaging, programming languages, distributed and parallel systems, systems engineering, human-machine interfaces, combinatorial optimization, and computer games.

You can also choose to study Computer Science with a minor subject >>

Study Tracks

You have the chance to study a subject area in depth. By selecting different elective and restricted elective courses you can either compose a programme of your own or choose one of seven available study tracks.

Read more about study tracks >>

Do a Project in Practice or Study Abroad

You can use some of your elective courses to do a Project in Practice in collaboration with a company or an organization.

It is also possible to study abroad during your degree. University of Copenhagen has numerous exchange agreements with universities worldwide. You can choose to study abroad for one or two semesters or for a shorter period; for instance take a summer school course.

Read more about studying abroad >>

Master's Thesis

Your degree is capped off with the thesis. Below is a list of previous thesis topics to give you an idea of what is possible:

• Counting Problems in Massive Graphs
• Enforcing Data Consistency in Event-Driven Microservices through Event-Based Constraints
• Generative Neural Networks for Ecosystem Simulation
• Identifying and Utilizing Reliable Agents in Real-Time Crowdsourcing Tasks
• Plant Health and Food Quality Qith RGB and Deep Learning
• Predictive Protein Stability Modeling Through Gaussian Processes and Encoding Methods
• Parallel Implementations of Machine Learning Algorithms
• Security Issues in eBPF Verifier
• Using Deep Learning for Image Segmentation of MRI Scans
• Generative Neural Networks for Ecosystem Simulation
• Implementation of a Blockchain with Native DCR Graphs Smart-Contracts
• Cooperative Virtual Reality Environment for Training Teamwork in the Maritime Business
• Game Physics Engine for Interactive Fluid Effects

The programme can be structured in two different ways, depending on whether you start in September or February:

Programme Overview, Study Start September

Compulsory courses: 22.5 ECTS
Restricted elective courses: 37.5 ECTS
Elective courses: 30 ECTS
Master's thesis: 30 ECTS

One block each year equals nine weeks of study and 15 ECTS.

Programme Overview, Study Start February

Study start in February is only for students with a reserved access to the programme. Read about reserved access here >>

Compulsory courses: 22.5 ECTS
Restricted elective courses: 37.5 ECTS
Elective courses: 30 ECTS
Master's thesis: 30 ECTS

One block each year equals nine weeks of study and 15 ECTS.

Restricted Elective Courses

Choose your restricted elective courses from the lists below. Click on each course for a detailed description.

7.5 ECTS are to be covered as restricted elective courses from the following list:

• Advanced Topics in Deep Learning
• Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Machine Learning A
• Machine Learning B
• Natural Language Processing

30 ECTS are to be covered as further restricted elective courses from the list above and from the following list:

• Advanced Topics in Human-Centered Computing
• Advanced Topics in Deep Learning
• Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
• Approximation Algorithms
• Computability and Complexity
• Computational Geometry
• Computational Methods in Simulation
• Computer Game Development Project (30 ECTS)
• Deep Learning
• IT Innovation and Change
• Machine Learning A
• Machine Learning B
• Medical Image Analysis
• Mobile Computing
• Natural Language Processing
• Neural Information Retrieval
• Numerical Optimization
• Online and Reinforcement Learning
• Proactive Computer Security
• Program Analysis and Transformation
• Programming Massively Parallel Hardware
• Randomized Algorithms
• Semantics and Types
• Signal and Image Processing
• Software Engineering and Architecture (15 ECTS)
• User Interface Technology
• Visualisation
• Project outside the course scope (7.5 or 15 ECTS)
• Thesis preparation project