Combined Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science is a new master’s degree programme. The programme will admit its first students in September 2027.
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If you’re among the first two cohorts, you’ll get extra career support during your studies through UCPH’s Stay-IT project.
Do you want to work with software design, robotics, or creative IT solutions while gaining professional experience during your studies?
The three-year combined master's programme in Computer Science offers the same academic level and content as the two-year master's. The difference is that the programme is structured so you can combine your studies with a relevant part-time job.
The programme is taught in English.
You can find information about admission requirements, employment requirements, and how to apply once the final curriculum has been approved. We will publish the information here as soon as the regulations are formally adopted.
In the meantime, you can:
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read the University of Copenhagen’s general rules for application and admission
Before starting your second year of the combined master's programme, you must have a relevant job or be self-employed.
Your job or entrepreneurship must:
Relevant work could involve tasks within software development, data analysis, IT systems, digitalisation or other tasks where you apply your computer science skills.
You must document your employment or entrepreneurship, including details of your working hours and tasks.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about combining work and studies
Application deadline for Danish applicants and applicants from within the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
Open for applications from 16 January. You will receive a reply by 15 May.
Application deadline for applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
Open for applications from 15 November. You will receive a reply by 13 March.
Please note that, at present, it is not possible to obtain a residence permit for this type of programme. We recommend that you stay updated on any changes. Sign up for our newsletter, and we will inform you as soon as there are new developments.
Would you like to learn more about the 3-year Work-and-study Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science?
You will be able to meet us at open house events, webinars and other sessions soon and learn more.
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