The field of software engineering is about designing, building, and maintaining complex systems that operate reliably in the real world. Software engineers must balance technical excellence with long-term considerations of usability, ethics, and sustainability. The foundations of the programme include quality assurance and testing, requirements engineering, and advanced industrial development practices like Agile and DevOps. From there, you will have the opportunity to specialise in a number of areas that reflect the most important developments in the field. These include AI engineering, human-computer interaction, and research and innovation, allowing you to gain deeper expertise and tailor the programme to your individual interests. |
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To fulfil the general entry requirement for a master's programme at Chalmers (at advanced level/the second cycle), the prospective student must hold a degree that is equivalent to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years, 180 Swedish higher education credits) in either Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering
Prerequisites: Mathematics (at least 12 cr. including at least 6 cr. of Discrete Mathematics), Programming (at least 18 cr. including at least 6 cr. of Object-Oriented Programming), Algorithms and/or Data Structures (at least 6 cr.), Basic Software Engineering (at least 6 cr.) |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
- Work Experience
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.