The international Master`s program in Software Engineering aims at providing students with advanced software engineering and management skills, as well as specialized skills in two major application domains: enterprise systems and embedded real-time systems. The Master´s program is jointly delivered by the two largest public universities in Estonia - University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a joint degree signed by both universities. 

General admission requirements:

1. Bachelor`s degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. Applicants with a Bachelor`s degree in Mathematics or Natural Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Business and Economics must have completed at least 24 ECTS in Information Technology, including courses in Programming, Database Technology and Software Engineering.
   
2. English language requirements

Application process:
The application process will be managed by the University of Tartu, which is the main coordinating institution. To apply:
Applicants are required to fill in an online application and post the signed application and required documents listed below to the International Student Service:  University of Tartu, Ülikooli 18, Tartu 50090, ESTONIA.
Please follow the directions given in the online system.

Documents to be submitted:

• application;
• completed and signed application form for recognition of prior learning;
• copy of the Bachelor`s diploma (or highest study level) and diploma supplement (transcript/mark sheet) in the original language (a copy certified by the educational institution issuing the document or a notarized copy);
• official translation of the diploma and diploma supplement (transcript/mark sheet) into English, translation certified;
• certified copy of the upper secondary school certificate with a grade list and official translation of these documents into English. The requirement does not apply to the students who have completed their bachelor’s degree or equivalent in: EU/EEA countries; former Soviet Union countries; USA; Canada; Australia or New-Zealand;
• official test results of English language proficiency.
• copy of an identification document.

Applicants will receive confirmation upon receipt of their application and its status. Completed applications will be considered by the Admission Commission and students accepted into the program will be notified of their admission soon after.

Application deadline:
EU applicants - June 1
non-EU applicants - April15

NB! Applicants graduating in 2010 with diplomas issued later than the set deadlines (e.g. in July), please send the application form and the most recent Transcript of Records by the required deadline. Indicate to the International Student Service when your diploma will be issued. For further information contact the International Student Service directly.

Language of instruction: English

Program duration: 2 years; possibility of credit transfer is available to graduates with a 4-year Bachelor`s degree

Tuition fees and scholarships:
The program fee is 3300/year and covers tuition, essential study materials, supervision and advice for thesis preparation. All students admitted in 2010/2011 will  automatically receive a scholarship covering full tuition for 2 years of the program. Additionally, a stipend of 2550 per year will be granted to some students based on academic merit.

Address for inquiries:

Prof. Marlon Dumas, Program Manager
Institute of Computer Science
University of Tartu
J.Liivi 2, 50409 Tartu, Estonia
marlon.dumas@ut.ee

International Student Service
University of Tartu
Ülikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, Estonia
Telephone +372 737 6109
Fax +372 737 5153
studyinfo@ut.ee

Please use the following link for more information: www.ut.ee/433745