Computer Science
Master
Do you ever wonder...
• How you can optimise the performance of the electricity network?
• How you can use hospital data to improve the efficiency and quality of patient care?
• How you can develop correct and efficient software?
If you’re interested in questions like these, then the Computer Science programme at Utrecht University might be it for you!
The fundamentals of Computer Science
Computer Science is a young field, that is rapidly evolving. As a professional, it’s vital for you to stay up to date with the latest developments so that you can use them to create innovations that improve our society. In the Computer Science Master’s programme, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Computer Science, which will form a common thread throughout your degree. This will give you a solid foundation in the field and make you future-proof as a professional or researcher.
Create information-driven systems and applications for our diverse society
In the Computing Science Master’s programme, you’ll learn more about the algorithms and programming languages that power modern software development. Also, you will learn the data-driven techniques and analytical skills to create information-driven systems and applications for our diverse society. You will apply this theoretical knowledge in your Master’s thesis.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- C2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 6
- IELTS writing
- 580
- TOEFL paper based
- 237
- TOEFL computer based
- 93
- TOEFL internet based
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| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
Information not available |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Jun '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
| 1 Feb '26 | 1 Sep '26 | 15 Oct '26 |
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 Jun '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Contact
Main addressHeidelberglaan 8
3584 CS Utrecht
030 - 2533550
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