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Linnaeus University

Växjö, SwedenReviewed 22 October 2026

Linnaeus University's one-year Software Technology master's at Växjö develops software-engineering and data-analysis skills, ending in an independent thesis.

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Linnaeus University's one-year Software Technology master's at Växjö develops software-engineering and data-analysis skills, ending in an independent thesis. It is distinct from the separately listed two-year version.

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  1. MSc Software Technology, one-year route — Växjö campus; 60 credits, full-time
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Academic eligibility

  • A bachelor's in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification meeting second-cycle entry requirements.
  • Academic credits determine selection; a related degree is assessed for equivalence rather than automatically accepted.

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Language requirements

  • English 6/level 2: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, minimum component 5.5, or accepted equivalent.

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Study intakes

  • 30 August 2027–4 June 2028; on-campus in Växjö.

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Application deadlines

  • Application: 15 January 2027.
  • Documents/application fee: 1 February 2027.

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International tuition

  • The autumn-2027 offering quotes SEK 175,000 for the full one-year programme, with SEK 87,500 as the first payment.
  • The engineering/science tariff effective from autumn 2026 is SEK 175,000 per academic year.
  • The applicable SEK 900 application fee, books, accommodation and living costs are separate.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Linnaeus offers tuition scholarships for outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, with reductions up to 75%.
  • A 2027 scholarship deadline and individual award conditions were not confirmed; do not assume the earlier intake's dates or an automatic award.

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What can international students study at Linnaeus University?

Selected programme options include MSc Software Technology, one-year route — Växjö campus; 60 credits, full-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Linnaeus University?

A bachelor's in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification meeting second-cycle entry requirements. Academic credits determine selection; a related degree is assessed for equivalence rather than automatically accepted. English 6/level 2: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, minimum component 5.5, or accepted equivalent.

How much are international tuition fees at Linnaeus University?

The autumn-2027 offering quotes SEK 175,000 for the full one-year programme, with SEK 87,500 as the first payment. The engineering/science tariff effective from autumn 2026 is SEK 175,000 per academic year. The applicable SEK 900 application fee, books, accommodation and living costs are separate. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Linnaeus University?

Application: 15 January 2027. Documents/application fee: 1 February 2027. 30 August 2027–4 June 2028; on-campus in Växjö. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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