In order to equip you to manage and analyse large quantities of data, this Computer Science programme teaches you statistical techniques, machine learning and how to design reliable software with a particular focus on security, correctness and performance.

You have two curricula, or study paths, to choose from, both of which prepare you to launch a career in the rapidly growing industrial sectors of production and services, particularly Big Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Cloud and IoT.

As a graduate, you will be proficient in software design, data management and analysis, informatics systems and computer networks.

The programme is certified annually by GRIN (GRuppo di INformatica - Italian Association of University Computer Scientists) and AICA (Italian Association for Informatics and Machine Learning), which endorse the quality of degree courses in Computer Science by issuing the "GRIN sticker".

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme, entirely taught in English, offers two curricula focus on growing sectors of the industry and on Italian and international services such as Big Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Cloud and IoT:

• Data Management and Analytics
• Software Dependability and Cyber Security

Apart from the course work, the study plan also includes a curricular internship and a final thesis.

LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

Once you graduate, you'll be ready to seek employment in the fields of software construction and data analysis at manufacturing companies dealing with information systems and processor networks as well as at companies, local authorities or laboratories that employ complex information systems and analysis methods. Some of the career paths open to you include:

• Software analyst and developer
• Information security specialist
• System analysis
• System administrator
• Web application developer and analyst
• Database developer and analyst
• Information and network specialist

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION

• You are required to have completed a minimum of 24 ECTS in Computer Science and/or Information Processing Systems fields as well as a minimum of 12 ECTS in certain other study areas. For more information, check the programme's official web page or contact us!
• You need a certified B2-level knowledge of English.
• A Teaching Committee assesses your CV to make sure you have adequate personal preparation.

TO APPLY, VISIT OUR ONLINE APPLICATION PLATFORM APPLY.UNIVE.IT!

FEES AND FUNDING

Depending on your nationality, the fees range from 700 to 2,117 Euros. To know how much your fee would be, contact us!

As a public university in Europe, Ca' Foscari not only keeps tuition fees low, but also provides targeted financial aid for high-achieving international students. Our scholarship offers will be announced in early November 2021, so be sure to check back here or use the form to contact us so we can reach out when the announcement is made.

The regional government also offers financial aid for international students from low-income families for which you can apply after enrolment.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Life at Ca' Foscari is both rewarding and stimulating thanks to a wide range of activities and events organised by the university as well as the students themselves. You can get involved in student clubs and sports, as well as take advantage of everything the city itself has to offer, from international cultural events to some of the world's most beautiful art and architecture. Plus, if you choose to live in Venice's historic centre, you'll surely enjoy living locally and sustainably thanks to the fact that distances are manageable and there are no cars or traffic to compete with.

To get an insider's perspective, why not book an online chat with a current international student? Visit our site or contact us via the form to find out how!

Also be sure to check out our international student Instagram account, @studentlifeinvenice for a window onto life at Ca' Foscari!