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Master Computing and data

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Masterstudium Computer Science

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz · Linz · Austria

Our classification by 151 module titles, weighted by credits.

A 4-semester master's programme, taught in English, in Linz.

Price€726.72/ semester · year not stated · non-EU Year not statedConfirm with the source

Next date7 Jan 2027Apply by · EU/EEA citizens

LanguageEnglish⁠Requires B2 level

Duration4 semesters⁠

✓ 4 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

221 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 221 modules

Complementary Subject · 7 modules · all module group · credits not published

Module

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Computational Engineering (CS) · 10 modules · all course · 30 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	4.5
	4.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Data Science (CS) · 8 modules · 30 ECTS

Module	Type	ECTS
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	6
	Module group	6

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Data Warehousing · 3 modules · all course · 9 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Electives · 2 modules · all module group · credits not published

Module

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

General Electives · 65 modules · all course · credits for 64 of 65

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	4.5
	4.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	4
	4
	4
	?

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Intelligent Information Systems (CS) · 10 modules · all course · 30 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	4.5
	4.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Major Subject · 6 modules · all module group · 225 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	37.5
	37.5
	37.5
	37.5
	37.5
	37.5

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Major Subject Computational Engineering · 11 modules · all course · 37.50 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	4.5
	4.5
	7.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Major Subject Data Science · 9 modules · 37.50 ECTS

Module	Type	ECTS
	Course	7.5
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	3
	Course	6
	Module group	6

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Major Subject Intelligent Information Systems · 11 modules · all course · 37.50 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	4.5
	4.5
	7.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Major Subject Networks and Security · 12 modules · all course · 37.50 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	7.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Major Subject Pervasive Computing · 12 modules · all course · 37.50 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	4.5
	4.5
	7.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Major Subject Software Engineering · 10 modules · all course · 37.50 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	4.5
	4.5
	7.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Master's Thesis Seminars · 2 modules · all course · 16 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	8
	8

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Modules · 4 modules · all module group · 92.50 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	37.5
	12
	16
	27

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Networks and Security (CS) · 11 modules · all course · 30 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Pervasive Computing (CS) · 11 modules · all course · 30 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	4.5
	4.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Software Engineering (CS) · 9 modules · all course · 30 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	4.5
	4.5
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Special Topics · 8 modules · all course · 21 ECTS

Module	ECTS
	1.5
	1.5
	1.5
	4.5
	3
	3
	3
	3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts

LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠

QualificationDiplom-IngenieurIn · Abbr: DIin/DI⁠

Credits120 ECTS⁠

Study modeNot found on official pages

DeliveryNot found on official pages

How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More thesis than 4 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz

151

Computer Science

Universität Wien

24

Universität Wien

28

Universität Wien

12

Software Engineering

FH OÖ

26

Computational Science

Universität Wien

20

Master's Degree in Business Informatics

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz

262

Specialist subjects
Maths and foundations
Data and computing
Business and management
Society, ethics and law
Languages and communication
Research methods
Projects and labs
Thesis
Free electives

Is this a typical programme?

Less business and management than usual

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects

22% here

17% typical

Less here than typical

Business and management

0% here

7% typical

About the same as typical: projects and labs, data and computing, maths and foundations, research methods, thesis.

What is only here?

71 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Data and computing

42

AI and Visualization
Computational Data Analytics
Computational Geometry
Computer Algebra
Deep Learning: Basic Techniques
Machine Learning: Advanced Techniques
Machine Learning: Unsupervised Techniques
Planning and Reasoning in Artificial Intelligence

+34 more

Major Subject Computational Engineering
Major Subject Data Science
Major Subject Intelligent Information Systems
Major Subject Networks and Security
Major Subject Pervasive Computing
Major Subject Software Engineering
Advanced Interactive Visualization
Machine Learning: Basic Techniques
Data Warehousing [English title not available]
Advanced Compiler Construction
Advanced Operating Systems
Big Data Engineering
Cloud Security
Conceptual Data Modeling
Digital Image Processing
Human/Computer Interaction
Information Displays
Mobile Computing
Mobile Web Development with Python and JavaScript
Model Engineering for Data-Intensive Systems
Modeling and Computer Simulation
Modeling Internet Applications
Quantum Computing
Semantic Data Modeling and Applications
Social and gender IT aspects [English title not available]
Web Engineering
Web Performance
Web Search and Mining
Web Security
Computational Engineering (CS)
Data Science (CS)
Intelligent Information Systems (CS)
Networks and Security (CS)
Pervasive Computing (CS)

Specialist subjects

16

Introduction to Linux
Reinforcement Learning
Special Topics (1,5 ECTS)
Major Subject
Complementary Subject
Advanced Cryptology
Application Oriented Knowledge Processing
Assistive Technologies and Accessibility

+8 more

Biometric Identification
Debugging
Engineering of AI-intensive Systems
Product Line Engineering
SAT Solving
VLSI Design
Advanced Regression Analysis
Generalized linear models

Projects and labs

7

Practical Introduction to Modern System Design with C++
Project in Computational Engineering
Project in Data Science
Project in Intelligent Information Systems
Project in Networks and Security
Project in Pervasive Computing
Project in Software Engineering

Maths and foundations

3

Biological Sequence Analysis
Statistics 2
Multivariate Statistics

Society, ethics and law

2

Ethics and Gender Studies
Gender Studies Managing Equality TN

Languages and communication

1

Natural Language Processing

Where you'll study

Studying in Linz

What is the campus like?

City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 211,944 in 2024

Distance to the centre≈ 4.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation

HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its ownInferred

FacilitiesGym (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Library (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Sports fields (JKU Auhof Campus)Inferred, Library (JKU MED Campus)⁠, LaboratoriesInferred

FoodCafeteria (JKU Auhof Campus)Inferred, Cafeteria (JKU MED Campus)Inferred, Canteen (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠

SupportCareer service (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Student union (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, CounsellingInferred, Disability supportInferred, Health serviceInferred, Student clubs⁠

The rest of what we hold on Johannes Kepler Universität Linz is on its page.

What it costs

€726.72 / semester

What changes the price?

3 things that move it

Grant

IRIS FISCHLMAYR Scholarship

Grant

Study Grants

Grant

Borealis-MORE-Scholarship

Every fee and condition published

Fee	Who pays it	Year	Amount
Student union	All applicants	2026/27	€26.20 / semester

How to start

Apply by 31 Mar 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?

Next up31 Mar 2027Application deadline · EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed

Every date (1 date)

Mar 2027

31 Mar 2027 Application deadline · EU/EEA citizens

Is my language good enough?

English requirementB2 CEFR minimum

What do they ask for?

Prior educationUnknown

How to applyUnknown

What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

0 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Austria

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

	This programmeMaster's Degree in Computer Science Johannes Kepler Universität Linz	SimilarComputer Science Universität Wien	SimilarData Science Universität Wien
Price	Not published	Not published	Not published
Duration	4 semesters	4 semesters	4 semesters
Language	English	English	English
Next date	7 Jan 2027	11 Jan 2027	11 Jan 2027

6 of 6 publish a next date.

Universität Wien · ViennaAustria

Bioinformatics

Master Bioinformatik

€726.72 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

69% data and computing · 4% projects and labs

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish

Next date 16 Nov 2026

FH OÖ · HagenbergAustria

Software Engineering

€726.72 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

53% data and computing · 23% thesis

MasterSemester abroadTaught in EnglishGermanEnglish

Next date 31 May 2027

Universität Wien · ViennaAustria

Computational Science

Master Computational Science

€726.72 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

68% data and computing · 5% maths and foundations

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish

Next date 16 Nov 2026

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz · LinzAustria

Master's Degree in Business Informatics

Masterstudium Wirtschaftsinformatik

€726.72 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

46% data and computing · 42% business and management

MasterPart-timeTaught in EnglishGermanEnglish

Next date 7 Jan 2027

Where this comes from

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232 facts from 4 official sources

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Master's Degree in Computer Science is a master's programme in computing and data at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz in Linz, Austria. It takes 4 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 221 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (63%), projects and labs (7%) and thesis (4%).

How much does Master's Degree in Computer Science cost?

€726.72 / semester · year not stated · non-EU. Year not stated: confirm with the source.

When is the next deadline or start?

7 Jan 2027 (Apply by · EU/EEA citizens).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires B2 level).

How long does it take?

4 semesters.

Where is it?

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria.

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Everything we hold

All 12 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Admission · 1 with values

Language requirementCEFR from: B2 · Language: English⁠

Programme · 6 with values · 2 without

QualificationDiplom-IngenieurIn · Abbr: DIin/DI⁠

Credits120 ECTS⁠

DeliveryNot found on official pages

Duration4 semesters⁠

Language of instructionEnglish⁠

LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠

LocationLinz, AustriaInferred

Study modeNot found on official pages

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