Master Degree in Computer Science

The Master Degree in Computer Science aims at educating specialists with solid foundations in computer science and high qualification in information technologies.
The programme covers all the fundamental topics for a master graduate in computer science. Students can also acquire advanced knowledge on innovative topics, by choosing from a rich set of advanced courses.

From a professional perspective, graduates will be experts in the design and development of innovative information systems and of modern global communication infrastructures.
Generally speaking, the master graduate will be a professional capable of understanding and defining new techniques for solving complex and innovative computing problems.

The duration of the Master is 2 years

All courses are given in English:

• First year (60 ECTS)
  • Algorithms II
  • Databases II
  • Computing Models
  • Principles of Programming Languages
  • Advanced Programming
  • Subsidiary courses
• Second year (60 ECTS)
  • Distributed Systems: Paradigms and Models
  • Subsidiary courses
  • Free choice credits
  • Master thesis

Admission requirements
First-level bachelor degree with 60 ECTS of computer science courses and 12 ECTS of mathematics or physics courses.

Application deadline
From July 30th to December 31st .

Scholarships
The University of Pisa will offer financial support for the first months to welcome to foreign students. Further support (scholarships, lodging grants, access to the University canteen, tuition waving) may be obtained by applying to the “Azienda della Regione Toscana per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario (DSU)” institution.

More information
For more information please drop a message to mcs_info@di.unipi.it