Software Systems

Software as well as software-based systems have led to our world experiencing profound changes over the last 50 years. Software has become one of the key drivers of innovation.

In the Master's study program in Software Systems, you will broaden and deepen the knowledge you acquired during your Bachelor's study program, with the aim of enabling you to play an active role in shaping the changes that the world experiences through software.

This study program focuses on the question of how to develop software-based systems in a systematic, economically efficient way, as well as how to use them and keep them up to date. It looks at everything from small apps and web applications to data management systems and all the way through to super-scaled systems networked on many levels.

You will also learn how to analyze non-standard problems yourself, how to use independent means of acquiring the knowledge you need to do this, and how to design, develop, and use appropriate software solutions.

Career prospects and further degree programs

With the in-depth knowledge gained during the Master's study program in Software Systems, you will be in demand in both the software industry and in the IT departments of all kinds of companies, where you will be assigned demanding tasks in roles such as project manager, system architect, product manager or consultant.

Moreover, graduates with the right aptitude have the opportunity to complete a doctorate, an outstanding foundation for an academic career.

• 60 ECTS credits to be earned from a customizable elective area and a Master’s project 
• Master’s thesis comprising 30 ECTS credits 
• Complemented by a minor program of choice comprising 30 ECTS credits and selected from the current programs on offer
• Normal period of study: four semesters 
• Title awarded upon graduation: Master of Science UZH in Informatik (corresponds to Master of Science UZH in Informatics)

Major/minor subject combinations

In addition to the major study program comprising 90 ECTS credits, a minor study program comprising 30 ECTS credits is selected from the Faculty or from other UZH faculties.

• Proof of Competence in the English Language. IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100
• Admission to a Master’s degree program generally requires a Bachelor’s degree with a total of 180 ECTS credits from a university recognized by the University of Zurich.
• Acceptance to a Master's program in another field of study may be made conditional on acquiring additional knowledge and skills.

Expenses

Living expenses depend very much on the individual student. These figures should therefore be regarded as a guideline only (in CHF): 

The expected minimum cost of living for students therefore comes to a total of CHF 1,750 per month. Course fees come to around CHF 770 per semester.