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Sweden · Master's · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Master of Science in Software Engineering (Advanced Systems & DevOps)

Two-year Master of Science preparing software architects in agile software development, formal modeling, model-driven engineering, and automated testing in collaboration with global industry partners.

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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 with 90 ECTS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering
English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section) or TOEFL 90
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Transcript showing completed courses in object-oriented programming, algorithms, and math
Recommendation letters
Not mandatory for coursework Master

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Mälardalen University Scholarship (100% tuition waiver for international students)
Application fee
SEK 900
Tuition / joining costs
SEK 140,000/year (waived for scholarship recipients and EU/EEA citizens)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 15, 2027 (National Swedish first admissions round)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Mälardalens University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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