OpenFieldUniNE Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (Joint BeNeFri Master with Fribourg & Bern)
Joint English-taught Master's degree organized by the Universities of Neuchâtel, Fribourg, and Bern, allowing students to combine advanced modules in distributed systems, cybersecurity, and data analytics across all three Swiss campuses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mathematics with at least 60 ECTS in core computing.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework in algorithms, operating systems, and distributed computing.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic reference letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- BeNeFri mobility travel reimbursements and Swiss cantonal student assistance grants
- Application fee
- CHF 150 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 790/semester for international students (CHF 515 for Swiss residents).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Non-Swiss international applicant deadline for Autumn intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Neuchâtel documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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