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MA/MS in Software Engineering

University of Tartu

Tartu, Tartu, Estonia•QS 2027 #367 =

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MA/MS in Software Engineering is a master's degree in Software Engineering programme taught at University of Tartu in Tartu, Estonia. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 7,200 per year (EUR 0 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Software Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)
Language: English
Local tuition: EUR 0 / year
International tuition: EUR 7,200 / year

Last checked October 2026 · Source: ut.ee ·

Program details

Overview

This English-taught master's programme in software engineering is run in Tartu. It lasts two years and carries 120 ECTS credits in a regular study form, with 62 student places. More than half of the students are international, coming from all over the world. Teaching is linked to the Delta Centre of the University of Tartu, a shared community of learners, researchers and innovators drawn from computer science, from business and economics, and from mathematics and statistics. Up to half of the programme can be completed at a partner firm, alongside an individual study plan. Graduates can work in the software industry worldwide, start a company of their own or join international employers such as Google, Meta, Ericsson and Swedbank. Citizens of countries outside the EU and EEA pay 7,200 euros per year, while citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, together with permanent residents, are exempt from tuition. Applications run from 2 January to 15 March and the academic year starts on 31 August.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Start Date: 31 August
Application Deadline: 15 March

About University of Tartu

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 1632
QS rank: #367 =
Programs: 195
Location: Tartu, Tartu, Estonia

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  • Estonian Language Summer and Winter Courses
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Software Engineering award?

University of Tartu awards a Master's Degree in the field of Software Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Software Engineering take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does MA/MS in Software Engineering cost?

Tuition for international students is EUR 7,200 per year (EUR 0 per year for local students).

Can MA/MS in Software Engineering be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Tartu.

What language is MA/MS in Software Engineering taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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