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Mälardalen University

Västerås, SwedenReviewed 22 October 2026

Mälardalen's Software Engineering master's in Västerås studies reliable, complex software systems.

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Mälardalen's Software Engineering master's in Västerås studies reliable, complex software systems. It combines academic research with software architecture, verification and development practice.

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  1. MSc Computer Science, specialisation in Software Engineering — Västerås; 120 credits, two years full-time
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Academic eligibility

  • A recognised bachelor's lasting at least three years/180 credits, including 60 computing credits, 15 programming credits within that computing component, and 22.5 credits in mathematics/applied mathematics.
  • Selection is by university credits.
  • The university does not request a CV, motivation letter or recommendations for ordinary admission.

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Language requirements

  • English 6/level 2: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 5.5, or approved equivalent.

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Study intakes

  • 30 August 2027; normal on-campus teaching in Västerås.

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Application deadlines

  • Application: 15 January 2027.
  • Supporting documents, applicable application fee and MDU scholarship application: 1 February 2027.

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International tuition

  • The autumn-2027 listing quotes SEK 67,500 per semester, SEK 135,000 annually and SEK 270,000 for the full two-year programme for fee-liable students.
  • The applicable SEK 900 application fee, living costs and accommodation are additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • MDU's limited partial-tuition scholarship requires a first-ranked MDU application by 1 February 2027.
  • Nationals of Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia are excluded.
  • Continuation requires 22.5 credits per semester and 45 annually.
  • Living costs are not covered; selection is competitive.

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What can international students study at Mälardalen University?

Selected programme options include MSc Computer Science, specialisation in Software Engineering — Västerås; 120 credits, two years 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 Mälardalen University?

A recognised bachelor's lasting at least three years/180 credits, including 60 computing credits, 15 programming credits within that computing component, and 22.5 credits in mathematics/applied mathematics. Selection is by university credits. The university does not request a CV, motivation letter or recommendations for ordinary admission. English 6/level 2: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 5.5, or approved equivalent.

How much are international tuition fees at Mälardalen University?

The autumn-2027 listing quotes SEK 67,500 per semester, SEK 135,000 annually and SEK 270,000 for the full two-year programme for fee-liable students. The applicable SEK 900 application fee, living costs and accommodation are additional. 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 Mälardalen University?

Application: 15 January 2027. Supporting documents, applicable application fee and MDU scholarship application: 1 February 2027. 30 August 2027; normal on-campus teaching in Västerås. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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