Computer Science (MSc)

Pre-master's

If you are keen on pursuing an MSc degree in Computer Science but you do not fully meet the admission requirements, a Pre-Master’s programme may be possible.

A Pre-Master’s Programme is meant to remedy deficiencies of a BSc degree that is closely related to Computer Science and/or Artificial Intelligence but is insufficient for admission. A Pre-Master’s programme consists of at most 30EC (and thus can remedy up to 30EC of deficiencies), is tailored to your background and the Computer Science specialisation that you would like to pursue, and is decided upon by the Board of Admissions. The Pre-Master's programme takes at least one and at most two semesters and consists of courses from our Bachelor programmes (BSc Computer Science and BSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence). It is recommended to start a Pre-Master's programme in September.

If you would like to be considered for a Pre-Master's programme, please explicitly and clearly state this in your Placement Letter (see Required documents). In this letter you should also demonstrate that you have accumulated at least 60EC in courses and projects in Computer Science. Further, you should provide a draft study plan for your master's programme, and mention any potential gaps in prior knowledge and skills that you have identified yourself.

After applying to your master's programme, the Board of Admissions will decide if you meet the criteria for direct admission or a Pre-Master's programme. If necessary, the Board of Admissions will contact you to discuss a personalised Pre-Master's programme. To ensure sufficient time for this process, it is advised to apply at least one month before the submission deadline. Once the Board of Admissions has made its final decision, you will be notified. If you are admitted to a Pre-Master's programme, successfully completing it will make you directly admissible to the Master's Computer Science programme.