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Engineering courses – Master level

Kongsberg - Full time

The Computer Science programme is unique, exciting and practically oriented and is an excellent offer for those who already have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science.

  • Closing dates: Expired

Study facts

  • Campus: Kongsberg
  • Study level: Exchange programmes, master level
  • Progression of study: Full time
  • Start up: Autumn 2024
  • Teaching model: Campus
  • Credits: 30
  • Charge: No tuition fee.
  • Closing dates: Expired
  • Semesters: 1
  • Teaching Language: English
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Why study Engineering courses in Kongsberg?

Kongsberg has a strong environment within Computer Science. The Master's studies in Computer Science open a broad range of possibilities for a future career. Our program and courses are developed in collaboration with industry and are designed to meet the needs for future competence. The industry in Norway has a continuing need for new engineers with knowledge within the three professional directions offered at Campus Kongsberg.

Our faculty members passionate about advancing the field of computer science and sharing their expertise with students. You will have the opportunity to learn from them in small class settings, where you will receive personalized attention and guidance throughout your academic journey. We have good facilities and spacious, as well as established collaboration with industries that focus on research and development. We emphasize learning how to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical tasks, and many of our modules include project work.

What you will learn

You can choose courses from our master’s program in Computer Science which has two specializations in Cybersecurity and Embedded Systems, as well as general degree in Computer Science. Our courses will give you broad knowledge and specialist skills in computer science and engineering. Our curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in Computer Science and Engineering, as well as hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and tools. Further details about courses and course plans are provided in the study plan.

We follow a special model where students focus on a single subject at a time, instead of taking different courses in parallel. Each course has 10 ECTS and will last 6 weeks, followed by final exam or submission of portfolio assignments/projects. Each semester is divided into three blocks of 6 weeks, and you can take only one of the courses offered in each block. 

Courses are offered with the provision of all learning materials in a blended-learning format using a flipped model and follow the following plan: 

  • One week (total work effort) to study the online materials 
  • One week for an intensive on-campus teaching block
  • Three weeks of independent study and work on course assignments and projects with support from lecturers.
  • One week for exam and assessment * 

* Note: Courses in the spring semesters do not have final written exam, and students shall deliver portfolio assignments or projects. For those courses, the last two items are merged.

The teaching will take place in English when international students participate in these courses.

Why study at USN?

We offer an informal and student-friendly environment. Our campuses have an open-door policy where our staff dedicate time and attention to each student. USN offers a safe living and study environment as well as a multicultural society where English is widely spoken. Our programs are focused on practical study methods with a problem-based approach that should help students to prepare for real-life situations.

Study Plan

A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of course plans that describe the different courses. In the course plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which courses that are taught in each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each course plan.

Latest published study plan for engineering courses – master level

Admission requirements

The admission requirement is a Bachelor Degree relevant for the programme you wish to apply for. The Transcript of Records for the completed bachelor should be uploaded in the application process. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended. Applicants should have a cumulative grade point average equivalent to, or better than, a C in the ECTS system.

The Engineering courses programme is open to international exchange students studying at one of USN's bilateral partner institutions, who are officially nominated by their home university.

Admission to the Engineering courses programme at the master level requires the applicants to meet all the following requirements:

  1. a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  2. a background of a minimum of 25 ECTS in mathematics and 5 ECTS in statistics.

Equivalent education must contain a minimum of 80 ECTS in Computer Science courses

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