Master in Applied Informatics

  Switzerland

• Other Cities in Switzerland: 
Lugano

Description: The Master of Science in Applied Informatics provides students with an in-depth perspective on advanced topics of computer systems. The Master combines the study of fundamental aspects of computer systems with a hands-on approach, preparing professionals for successfully pursuing a career in research and development. The programme allows students to deepen their knowledge in many directions: students learn how to analyze, select and evaluate computer programmes with the help of a strong theoretical background, which includes notion of computational complexity and formal methods like abstract algebra and logic. In parallel they acquire abilities to understand, design, simulate and optimize intelligent and complex systems where important competences include the capability to learn and to adapt to unpredictable and dynamic situations.

Highlights: The University of Lugano is proud to provide the student with all the information on the functioning of the university, inviting him to participate actively in the life of the university community.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Cost in US$: 15000

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Switzerland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 1month

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

University of Lugano, Switzerland's Mission Statement: USI: an innovative, international, and interdisciplinary university The University of Lugano (Universita della Svizzera italiana-USI) was founded in 1996. As a public institution independent of state control, it joined the nine cantonal universities and two federal institutes of technology that form the Swiss university system. It distinguishes itself as the only university outside Italy where the official language of teaching is Italian and English. Today, USI comprises four Faculties: Economics, Communication Sciences and Informatics in Lugano, and Architecture in Mendrisio, for a total student population of approximately 2500 from 40 different countries, and a total teaching staff of 619 professors and assistants.

Year Founded: 1996