We live in the information age, with communications and information processing at the very heart of society. Intelligent transportation systems, smart cities, traffic safety, healthcare, and cloud services — all of these technologies and more rely on our ability to accurately and reliably share, store, process, and deliver massive amounts of data. This master’s program will train you to design, build and reimagine the systems of an interconnected future, preparing for a career in a constantly and rapidly evolving field.

The Cybersecurity (one-year master's) need for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been bigger. In an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, we will ensure that you are trained in the latest technologies and concepts. Our Master's programme in Cybersecurity is designed to equip individuals like you, holding a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, informatics, information systems or similar with knowledge of the fundamentals of the latest advancements. You'll gain a deep understanding and expertise of the methodologies, tools, and strategies that you will need to take on the complex issues plaguing our digital landscape.

The joint master's in ICT Innovation programme combines technical competencies in the comprehensive field of Information and Communication Technology with strong skills in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students create an individual curriculum based on their interest in different areas of ICT and study at two European universities. Graduates receive a double degree and excellent qualifications for managerial posts in global markets.

We live in a world where we depend on a multitude of complex technological systems, such as food, energy and communication systems. Future-proofing these systems requires innovation that combines different fields.

Privacy, Information and Cyber Security attacks come in third place when the World Economic Forum lists the biggest threats against humanity in the next five years. There are also reports showing large shortcomings in society's abilities in managing and handling these threats. In our Master Programme for Privacy, Information Security, and Cyber Security you will learn to develop, shape, and become an integral part of the digital society of the future, where information security and privacy are at the forefront.

Do you want to shape the future of IT? Do you want an exciting and fulfilling career that influences, directs, and supports the global IT industry? If you want the solid educational background that makes this a reality, then our Master’s Programme (One Year) in Informatics – Data-Driven IT Management is the programme for you. In this programme, you will develop knowledge to shape the future of IT.

This one-year, English-taught programme has a broad scope and is aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework. It covers advanced topics related to cybersecurity standards and regulations, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs) security, risk assessment and management, cyber forensics, network and cloud security and penetration testing.

Information Security is certainly one of the most exciting and ever growing areas within IT. Global IT security spending is projected by business magazine Forbes to possibly increase tenfold in the coming decade. This type of growth will have far reaching impacts on the job market for graduates from advanced studies in information and cyber security.

This program will suit anyone who is interested in mathematics and wants to apply his or her skills to problem-solving and for creating new mathematical models. It also gives you the possibility to start an academic career. In Algebra with Cryptography and Coding, you study general courses in mathematics and modeling besides courses in algebra, number theory, cryptography, and coding theory.

Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical challenges for the future. Linköping University conducts world-class research in the cybersecurity field, and this master’s programme offers the breadth of knowledge required to succeed in the cybersecurity landscape.

According to some studies, cloud computing is expected to create 1.6 million new jobs. To fill these roles, companies are actively seeking experts and specialists who understand the fundamentals of networking and cloud computing and can use their knowledge to drive innovative new business models. With our Cloud and Network Infrastructures programme, you will build the skills you need to compete for often high-paying jobs, and you will also have the confidence to lead the ‘cloudification’ starting on day one.

The changing face of digital technologies provides immense new opportunities and simultaneously gives rise to fundamental challenges for individuals and society. Information technology and learning are currently at the centre of attention in debates surrounding issues like source criticism and information evaluation, digital competence, big data, and learning analytics.

Recent advances in computer graphics, sensors and screen technology give us unprecedented possibilities to completely immerse humans in virtual environments or augment the real environment. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) constitutes a completely new computing paradigm and is currently finding its way into applications for industry, health care, education, entertainment, etc. Accordingly, the demand for engineers specialised in VR and AR technology is increasing very fast. With a holistic approach, covering the whole chain “from pixel to perception”, this master's programme aims at educating qualified professionals who can design, implement and evaluate VR and AR applications while also considering the ethical, cultural, and social implications of such technology.

Master in Language Technology (MLT) is a program for students who want to make computers use and understand human language. It will give students a hands-on practical training based on well-grounded theory, enabling them to pursue a specialist career in the area of language technology.

In today's complex environments, safeguarding an organization's information assets is difficult and requires more than solely technical skills. In order to facilitate a broad understanding of the field, our program includes courses considering organizational, social, and technical aspects of information security.