Computing Science-Uni

Finding solutions
Computer systems now penetrate virtually all facets of society and personal life in what is commonly referred to as ambient computing. But ensuring the safety, reliability and quality of these systems is a growing problem. This Master’s Programme in Computing Science trains you to become a specialist who is able to find solutions to these problems. You will receive a thorough theoretical training and learn to think creatively. In this way you will be able to contribute to developing future techniques.

Experts in Computing Science
This programme is closely related to the research carried out within the Institute for Computing and Information Science (ICIS). You will be trained by top researchers and ICT experts. Research at ICIS centres on three themes: Model-based System Development, Digital Security and Intelligent Systems. Our research in these areas is leading the field internationally. ICIS researchers recently broke the Mifare Classic RFID chip that is used by millions, for instance, in the London Oyster card and the Dutch OV chip card. Other examples of research include the safety of the control software for airbags, the reliability of software in modern TVs, the use of techniques from artificial intelligence for brain-computer interfaces, and the use of interactive theorem provers to check challenging theorems from mathematics. These are all areas in which you too can become involved. You choose a research group that fits your own interests and then become involved in its ongoing research.

A challenging education
This programme has been praised by external experts, who judge it to be “diverse” and “challenging”. Students, for example, run their own software company – GIPHouse. Here they are able to practice their future profession as managers and ICT specialist. For those who prefer to become proficient in research there is the research lab. The programme is characterized by a personal approach and individual supervision and the work takes place in a modern building with excellent facilities.

Many choices possible
Nijmegen’s information science specialists work closely with colleagues in other disciplines and at other universities. This means we are able to offer students a great deal of choice. Cooperation with the Donders Institute for Brain Cognition and Behaviour makes it possible, for example, for them to specialize in artificial intelligence and neural networks. The Master’s track Mathematical Foundations of Computing Science involves close cooperation with mathematicians and within the Kerkhoffs Institute – a cooperative venture with information scientists from the Technical Universities of Eindhoven and Enschede – students can follow the Master’s track Computer Security. For a complete overview of all our specializations see our website.

The programme
The programme, which takes two years, is structured as follows:

	Mandatory courses (23 EC)
	Specialization courses (24 EC)
	Minor courses (25 EC)
	Elective courses (18 EC)
	Master’s project (30 EC)

If students wish, they can chose management courses instead of the minor courses and in this way prepare for a job in the business sector.

Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be awarded a Master of Science degree.

Career prospects
There is a serious shortage of well-trained information specialists. Often students are offered a job before they have actually finished their study. About 20% of our graduates choose to go on to do a PhD but most find jobs as systems builders, ICT specialists or ICT managers in the private sector or within government.

Admission requirements

	The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science. If there are gaps in your knowledge, you will follow – under the guidance of your tutor – an individually tailored modular programme. This will contribute a maximum of 30 EC (as evaluated by the examinations commission)
	Fluency in both written and spoken English. A TOEFL score of at least 550 or IELTS 6.5 for non-native speakers of English

Application

This Master’s programme begins in September. Registration closes on 1 January for students outside the EEA and on 1 April for students from EEA countries.

If you are not from the European Economic Area (EEA) and you apply before 1 March, we can guarantee accommodation as well as help with getting a visa and a residence permit. If you are from the EEA and you apply before 1 May, we can guarantee accommodation during your stay at the University.
If you apply after these dates, we will still consider your application, but unfortunately cannot provide the assistance described above. If you intend to apply for a scholarship, please make sure you send your request for admission well before the closing date of the scholarship programme.

More information
www.ru.nl/iii/information_for/foreign_students
Student counsellor: Theo Schouten, email: t.schouten@cs.ru.nl

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