Study location	Latvia, Ventspils
Academic field	Computer science (ISCED 481)
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	M.A (Academic Master’s degree of Natural Sciences in Computer Science)

Tuition fee	€4,400 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time
Deposit	€300 one-time
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Entry qualification

Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor of Science in Engineering in computer science, mathematics, information technology, physics, astronomy, electronics or telecommunications The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. It is necessary to have notarized certified documents translated, legalized and apostilled.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

Other requirements	- The average grade in previous education must be at least 60%; - The grade in core subjects (Mathematics and English) should be above minimum passing grade

Overview

In today’s fast-paced world, the possibilities of technology are endless. The programme prepares high-level specialists in the field of computer science with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental problems of modern computer science. Develop your analytical, theoretical and practical skills and become an IT specialist in demand in Latvia and Europe. The programme has been developed with the active participation of employers.

Programme structure

Mode and form of delivery of studies:
While the course is taught in person, lecture materials are also available digitally, allowing students to easily adapt to the pace of their studies. During the two years, students consolidate their theoretical knowledge, develop their skills and test what they have learned in a real work environment – in an internship. The study session takes place twice a year – in January and June.

Programme content:
1 year:
Theoretical courses and management study courses
- Special course in higher mathematics
- Probability Theory and Statistics in Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
- Digital image processing
- IS Project Management
Courses on current issues
- Methods of interpretation and classification
- Mathematical modelling methods
- IS Testing and Cyber Security
Compulsory elective courses in the field
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Parallel computing
- Java Design Mockups
2 year
Theoretical courses and management study courses
- Medical signal processing
Compulsory elective courses in the field
- Information theory and cryptography
- Scientific research methodology
- Computer-aided design
- IS or research project development 10KP (15ECTS)
Master thesis
The 2nd semester is devoted to the elaboration and defense of the Master’s thesis

Career opportunities

Graduates of the programme work in senior positions in IT companies and public administrations, responsible for the maintenance, development and security of IT systems.