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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Belgium, Brussels

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Location Belgium, Brussels
Type Postgraduate, full-time
Begins September
Duration 2 years
Study language English
Awards MSc
Tuition fee €1,666.00 per year

The amount of the tuition fee depends on the number of credits you take. Indicated here is the price for average 54-66 credits per year.
Application fee €50.00

In line with the Teaching and Examination Regulations, students who have not obtained a Flemish degree will need to pay an application fee of 50 euro for each application. The university makes NO exceptions for scholarship students or for students who meet the programme’s academic requirements.

Enrolled students will pay the tuition fee minus the application fee of their specific programme. This means that if you enrol after a positive application, the tuition fee will be reduced with the application fee. Paying multiple application fees will not automatically reduce your tuition fee.

Please note that additional costs for the bank transfer are the sole responsibility of the applicant
Entry qualification Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

academic bachelor in Computer Science

Please review the required documents for additional information.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

If your documents are not in English, French or Dutch they have to be officially tranlsated (by a sworn translator) into one of these 3 languages

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Registrar's Office
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Pleinlaan 2
BE-1050 Brussel
BELGIE
Language requirements

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: Dream Foundation language test, Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, sufficient results in secondary school final exams or other equivalent
Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

Further instructions on how to proceed with your application will be sent to you via e-mail once you have submitted your application on Dream Foundation website.

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

For students coming from outside the EEA*: proof of English proficiency is compulsory and can be documented by the the following certificates (provided by the institution):

  • c) A document attesting that English is the language of instruction for several courses followed (at least 15 ECTS);
  • a) A document attesting that at least 1 year of secondary education has been completed in English;
  • b) A diploma of primary education stating that English was the language of instruction;
  • d) A language test: only TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CPE, CAE are accepted.
More information

Expenses, accommodation, working etc.

vub.ac.be/..ama/of-ma-computerscience.html

Application start:
1 Oct 2013

Application deadline:
1 Mar 2014 23:59 (GMT)

Course overview

The Master of Computer Science is a two-year (120 ECTS) advanced study in computer science organized by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. This English-speaking programme is designed for students with a solid, basic academic background in computer science (Bachelor in Computer Science). The objectives of the programme are to provide a deeper understanding and knowledge of various specializations of computer science and to prepare the student for an active role in computer science research and development. The following specializations are offered: Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia, Software Engineering and Web & Information Systems.

All students study a core programme of 30 credits; do a research training of 6 credits and a master thesis of 24 credits. Students should choose one out of four specializations: Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia, Software Engineering, or Web & Information Systems. 30 credits should be spent to mandatory and optional courses within the chosen specialization. The 24 remaining optional courses can be taken within the specialization or from another specialization. Finally, 6 credits can be chosen completely freely form any of the VUB courses. This brings the total to 120 ECTS credits. The master thesis as well as the research training needs to be related to the chosen specialization.

Artificial Intelligence

The focus in this specialization is on building intelligent software artifacts. The theories of complex dynamic systems and self-organization are emphasized starting from the theory of complex dynamic systems as developed in related fields such as mathematics, physics, and biology. Students will be exposed to current research in the areas of adaptive systems, multi-agent systems, and the origins of language.

Multimedia

Students in this specialization will conduct in-depth exploration of techniques for signal processing and communication of multimedia content. The program is designed to build thorough technological and scientific knowledge of various multimedia domains such as digital television, telephony and video phony, computer animation, computer games, and the Internet. Students will gain experience with complex ICT architectures for the processing, distribution, and consumption of multimedia content.

Software Engineering

In this specialization, students gain the skills needed to build complex software applications and software intensive systems. Students are also taught scientifically sound methods, as well as the newest techniques and tools for the developing of software. The curriculum also includes research topics in programming languages and integrated development environments.

Web & Information Systems

This specialization is geared towards information system development and application development in the context of the Web. Students will learn about data and semantic representation techniques and acquire thorough technological and scientific knowledge related to the newest technological developments for the Web. Students can participate is research in the area of ontologies, new media systems (multimedia, Virtual Reality, games, social systems), and the "Internet of Things".

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