As a student on this programme, you will attain a solid grasp of computer systems and networks, through an education both broad and deep. The programme will endow you with a set of essential skills to prepare you to work in the fields of Information and Computing Technology.

You will gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies and research in algorithm design, programming languages, and computer systems engineering, as well as theoretical knowledge and engineering skills in cyber security, computer systems engineering, dependable real-time systems, and distributed computing and systems.

You will be taught courses by internationally recognised computer science and engineering faculty, in subjects including computer networks, parallel and distributed systems, computer architecture, cyber security, and real-time systems. In addition to academic training in skills related to algorithm design, programming languages, and computer systems engineering, you will gain real experience with emerging technologies, and have opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research.

This master's programme is the first at Chalmers University of Technology to provide the necessary preparation to contribute to rapidly growing new areas in the ICT industry, such as ubiquitous computing and cyber-physical systems. If you are interested in taking your expertise in these and other areas further, the programme will also give you an excellent background for pursuing doctoral studies.

During the programme, you will learn to design methodologies used to construct computer systems and networks —  fault-tolerant distributed algorithm design, concurrent programming, computer systems engineering, and secure and dependable systems design, for example.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of graduates in relevant fields. Rather than concentrating on a single aspect of computer systems and networks, the courses provide the broad, practical, and up-to-date experience required by major ICT companies to develop computer systems and networks. The aim is to create the next generation of professionals in the field of computer science and engineering.