christoph schommer vzqxnxnxwutiopuuvunilu master science information computer sciences httpmicsunilu university luxemburg goals master science information computer sciences mics geared towards mastering stateoftheart emerging technologies prepares research specific domains emphasizes importance longterm perspective recognizes need solid theoretical foundations pave way lifelong learning mission university luxembourg ul researchdriven university providing high quality education graduate level reflecting local research strengths master information computer sciences mixes computer science area already counts extensive research activities luxembourg interdisciplinary perspectives eg towards biology telecommunication securityrisk management strong points multidisciplinary nature strong theoretical foundations combined practically relevant specializations team dynamic professors international background tuition fees scholarships available english classes taught multilingual environment background world characterized increasing competition minds luxembourg needs welleducated specialists able deal 21st century challenges information technology particular interest areas relevant local finance media industry large european administrations well reinforcing existing research strengths within university notably security trust systems advanced telecommunication systems computational techniques life sciences large scaleprocessing data information knowledge costeffective engineering complex softwareintensive systems architecture mics conceived flexible typically four semester long programme accounting 120 ects semester normally encompassing 30 ects area study computer science particular emphasis innovative interdisciplinary information technologies five specializations exhibiting multiple synergies advanced software systems bioinformatics communicative systems intelligent adaptive systems security trust organization curriculum 1st semester students start studies core courses core courses intended complete deepen knowledge major areas computer science end first semester student chooses specialization 2nd semester mostly mandatory focused core courses give necessary background specialization 3rd semester student continues choosing modules specialization studies capped 4th semester master thesis demonstrates ability student conduct independent research guidance faculty member master science computer science performed completely english luxembourg luxembourgs present day cosmopolitan atmosphere enjoys long tradition situated confluence romanic german cultures grand duchy luxembourg always borrowed without ever losing identity live luxembourg live rhythm european capital yet minutes away landscape sweeping forests splendid views many historical sites luxembourg famous well beyond borders natural beauty also within easy driving distance major european cities eg paris brussels frankfurt cologne within 4 hour drive luxembourg information application information programme registration process found httpmicsunilu contact university luxembourg campus kirchberg secretariate master science information computer science 6 rue richard coudenhovekalergi l1359 luxembourg luxembourg email upadunilu email files transmitted confidential intended solely use individual entity addressed received email error please notify system manager footnote also confirms email message checked presence computer viruses wed 06 aug 2008 065337 0100 uai mlnet msc information computer sciences uni luxembourg starting september 2005