Master in Computer science

The Master programme trains students who, afterwards, are able to pursue a PhD in Computer Science and—for the majority of the students—be a highly competent and skilled computer scientist in the IT industry. We wish to educate a new generation of IT executives and managers who are aware of their role in the society, who are autonomous, and who can efficiently acquire fresh knowledge all along their career.

Courses are typically organised in two parts: a theoretical part, in which concepts and theories are developed, and a more practical/applied part, where those concepts are applied to examples and case studies. Courses are complemented by medium- to large-size projects, requiring a large number of concepts—often introduced over a series of classes—that are put into practice.

The Master programme consists in advanced classes that benefit from the input of internationally recognised projects conducted by researchers from either ULB or VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel).

In the second year of the Master, students can complete their work placement in either a private company or a research centre. The work placement is worth 15 credits, and lasts 3 months, full-time.

Classes are given in English, which attracts foreign students.

Teaching assistants are always present during the many practical sessions to offer help, and are often available to answer student questions.

Computer rooms equipped with various kinds of hardware running various operating systems, as well as a Wi-Fi network, are available to students, in order for them to practice and complete their projects.

The researchers from the Computer Science Department of the Faculty of Science are internationally recognised for the quality of their contributions, as can be seen from the many publications and collaborations with famous institutions abroad, and from the many prizes they have received.

During the many practicals, teaching assistants are present to help the students, and are available most of the time to answer the student's questions.

Computer rooms equipped with various kinds of material, running different operating systems, and wi-fi network, are available to the students, to allow them to practice and to realise the project.

The researchers from the computer science department of the Science faculty are internationally acknowledged for the quality of their contributions, as can be seen from the many publications and collaborations with famous institutions abroad, and from the many prizes that have been awarded to them.