A major part of studying at Aalborg University is the focus on project work. Half of the time each semester is spent working on a relevant project with a group of fellow students. The groups are formed based on the choice of elective courses. In the first project, you will learn how using advanced models can help identify and solve a problem of application or research in computer science and how analysis of problems can contribute to theory building in computer science.

Project

• Secure, Scalable and Useful Systems

Courses

Two courses are mandatory:

• Programming Paradigms
• Machine Intelligence

And then you have to choose one of the following elective courses:

• Selected Topics in Database Research and Practice
• Distributed Systems
• Selected Topics in HCI

By the time you begin your 2nd semester, you will have chosen which track or individual combination you wish to follow. The groups will be formed based on the track you choose, and thus, you will be able to go more in-depth with your chosen topic. In this semester, you will gain further insight into how using computer science models can help identify and solve a problem with computer science research and application.

Track 1 - Computer Science: Project

• Reliable Innovative Systems

Track 1 - Computer Science: Courses

• Machine Learning
• Selected Topics in Modelling and Verification
• Software Innovation

Track 2 - Information Technology: Project

• Design, Definition and Implementation of Programming Languages

Track 2 - Information Technology: Courses

• Agile Software Engineering
• Languages and Compilers
• Computability and Complexity

In the third semester, you embark upon your coming specialisation in Computer Science (IT). The project in this semester has as its focal point to teach you how to communicate a topical research problem within computer science. This founds the basis for your master’s thesis on the 4th semester. You will moreover participate in a specialisation course that matches the specialisation you have chosen; either

Project

• Pre-Specialisation in Computer Science

Courses

One course is mandatory:

• Entrepreneurship

One of the following elective courses must be chosen:

• Specialisation Course in Human-Computer Interaction
• Specialisation Course in Database Technology
• Specialisation Course in Distributed Systems
• Specialisation Course in Semantics and Verification
• Specialisation Course in Machine Intelligence
• Specialisation Course in Programming Technology
• Specialisation Course in System Development

No courses are offered on the 4th semester which is entirely dedicated to working on your master’s thesis.

Project

• Master's Thesis

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Aalborg University is famous for its problem based learning which means that you work in a group on a written assignment each semester - possibly in collaboration with an industrial partner. This study method is also called “The Aalborg Model for Problem Based Learning”. The method is highly recognised internationally; including by UNESCO.
The problem based project work at Aalborg University gives you the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and competencies at a high academic level in an independent way. You get to apply theory to practice when you work to solve real-life problems, which will ensure that you are well prepared for your future career.
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When doing project work, you work closely in groups with other students who have roughly the same academic interests and ambitions as yourself. This gives you the opportunity to cooperate, share knowledge and to explore larger and more complex academic problems than you would have been able to do on your own. Furthermore, the groups serve a social purpose and make it easier for you to get to know your fellow students.
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Aalborg University works closely with the business community, which means that during your studies you work with real issues from companies and organisations. Thus, you will already have the opportunity while studying to obtain practical experience with the theory you learn at the university.

At Aalborg University, we offer research-based teaching, which in short means that your lecturers conduct research in the same area they teach. You thus have access to the latest knowledge and dedicated teachers who are passionate about what they teach. The teaching material thus not only includes books but may also consist of current articles from journals. 

The laboratories at Aalborg University are of the highest standard, and they play an important role in the teaching. You will work under the best laboratory conditions with access to state-of-the-art technology, which is vital for your benefiting from the teaching.

As a university city, Aalborg has many advantages. The city is Denmark's fourth largest, and a good 20 percent of the municipality's inhabitants are students. The city has much to offer when it comes to culture, sports and leisure, but at the same time, has a manageable size and safe environment. Compared to other university cities in Denmark, it is easy to find good student accommodation in Aalborg.
Learn more about student life in Aalborg and what it means to study in Aalborg.