Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (BCS) teaches the main techniques to elaborate, memoize and transmit information, as well as how to solve complex problems dealing with automated information processing

Program Outcome

The Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BCS) trains people with a solid foundation and a broad spectrum of skills in the field of information science and technology.

The BCS graduate is a professional with the ability to:

analyze complex systems (companies, services, natural and artificial systems)
identify crucial processes in a systematic way
propose models and solutions that can be implemented using technologies and IT systems.

The capabilities developed by studying universal scientific tools and methods allows our graduates to quickly fit into different work contexts, adapting to the rapid innovation that characterizes the sector.

Curriculum

In the first two years the programme provides a fundamental background in mathematics and a solid background in the main fields of computer science (for instance, programming, algorithms, databases, computer networks, etc.). Then the course evolves into a choice of more specific courses.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BCS) allows both access to higher levels of study in the IT area and direct entry into the working world at the end of the programme through solid technical training in various IT fields, for example networks, systems, data management and representation. Graduates in BCS can access work activities in the design, organization, development, management and maintenance of IT systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Analysis
Calculators
Geometry and linear algebra
Probability and Statistics
Programming
Functional Programming
Algorithms and data structures
Databases
Physics
Software Engineering
Networks
Operating Systems
Mathematical Analysis
Computer and Network Security
Web Programming
Logical networks
Information systems
Mandatory courses and training activities
Machine Learning
Formal languages and compilers
Computational Logic
Internship or training placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Application Deadlines:

Non-EU citizens living outside Italy: 23 March

EU & non-EU citizens residing in Italy: between 23 March and 31 July

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trento, Italy

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Information Systems

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions Criteria

To be admitted applicants are required to:

Hold a secondary school diploma awarded in Italy or other qualifications recognized as equivalent awarded abroad and at least 12 years of schooling.
Pass the admission test in English.
Applicants must also submit their online application

Selection Criteria

The minimum score to pass the test is 18 out of 50 for EU candidates. The Selection Committee will evaluate only the application of candidates who passed the admission test in English. Only the five highest-ranked applicants will be admitted to the program; the other eligible candidates will be placed in a waiting list. Applicants will be notified of the Committee's decision by email. Admitted candidates shall:

promptly confirm their place by email
pay the enrollment confirmation fee
upload the required documents

For any questions please email: stem.admissions.int@unitn.it

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2400 EUR / year

≈ 2400 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU: 340€-2400€ (fee range based on personal income and merit)

Non-EU: 1000€-4500€ (fee range based on merit only, i.e. score in the application evaluation)

Living costs

Trento

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships for non-EU citizens living abroad

Top-scoring candidates will be entitled to receive a UniTrento scholarship according to availability. Students who benefit from a UniTrento scholarship will also have the tuition fees waived.

Scholarships for EU Citizens and Non-EU citizens regularly living in Italy

Information on the tuition fees and ISEE is available on Infostudenti. Please note that if you do not want to calculate the ISEE index (economic index of the financial situation of your family), you will have to pay the maximum amount.

Once the ISEE has been calculated students, if eligible, can apply for the Opera Universitaria scholarship, starting from June/July.

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Scholarships Information

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