Should I Study Computer Science?
Are you curious about studying computer science, but uncertain where this field could lead you?
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What does it mean to study Computer Science?
Computer Science is the science behind any software, from computer software, mobile applications and games, to large IT systems, databases and web portals. Computer Scientists are needed in all phases of the development of such software: problem formulation, problem solving, design, development and programming.
Computer Science students at UiB will start by learning to program, i.e. to get computers or mobile phones to perform exactly what we want them to do. This way, as early as their first semester, students will be able to create their own programs. Students will then study in depth the steps that precede actual programming and will learn the skill necessary to develop IT systems and software, to troubleshoot effectively, and to design and development algorithms.
Computer scientists are not only highly sought after in the job market, but there is also a great shortage of computer scientists. Our society has become dependent on information technology. Computer Science is integral to many different types of work, so that this type of education can be used in such diverse fields as medicine, finance, space research, oil and gas, entertainment, and clean technology.
With a wide range of masters programs taught in English, competitive PhD positions and six internationally-recognized research groups, the Department of Informatics at UiB has you covered.
What research fields are available at UiB?
There are 6 Research Groups and one Research Center, the Computational Biology Unit (CBU), associated with the department. Each group supervises masters student projects and offers diverse and exciting PhD and research positions.