Master in Computer Science and Information Technology at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
English-taught two-year computer science master at Ca' Foscari's science campus in Venice Mestre, with curricula in artificial intelligence and data engineering, cybersecurity, and software development and engineering, plus a curricular internship and a thesis.
Master
2 years
Venice
English
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Computer Science and Information Technology is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-18) taught entirely in English at Ca' Foscari's Scientific Campus in Venice Mestre. Students choose Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Software Development and Engineering. Non-EU students pay a flat fee by citizenship; eligible regional scholarship applicants are exempt.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years, with a minimum CGPA between 77% and 85% depending on the country where you studied.
- At least 48 ECTS in the required fields: at least 24 in computer science and information processing systems, 12 in physics, mathematics or statistics, and 12 more in any of these fields.
- English at B2 level, shown with a recognised certificate, which you can obtain after applying but must hold by enrolment.
- A motivation letter written for this programme, assessed by the Teaching Committee with your CV and transcript; the committee may add an interview.
- At enrolment, your degree certificate and transcript with an official translation, plus a CIMEA Statement of Comparability, a declaration of value, an ARDI statement with CIMEA verification, or a Diploma Supplement.
About the programme
Computer Science and Information Technology is a two-year master's degree in class LM-18 (Computer science), taught entirely in English at Ca' Foscari's Scientific Campus in Venice Mestre. It carries 120 ECTS, has open admission subject to an assessment of each applicant, and attendance is not compulsory. The degree is GRIN-certified and follows IEEE and ACM curriculum recommendations.
The programme builds practical skills in three fast-growing fields: large-scale software development, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Laboratory work is combined with solid methodological and theoretical training. It suits graduates in computer science, computer engineering or related fields with a good grounding in mathematics.
What you will study
You choose one of three curricula: Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Software Development and Engineering. All three share units such as applied probability, cryptography, formal methods for system verification, machine learning and cloud computing, and each adds its own courses in data, security or software. Units in the 2026/27 timetable include:
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Foundations of Machine Learning
- Statistical Foundations for Machine Learning
- Learning with Massive Data and Algorithms for Massive Data
- Image and Video Understanding
- Cryptography
- System, Network, Software and Web Security
- Software Architectures and Development Methodologies
- Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems
How the programme is taught
Lectures run alongside laboratory activities. The degree includes a curricular internship in Italy or abroad, drawing on the programme's links with industry, and ends with a final thesis. Students can also spend a period at one of Ca' Foscari's partner institutions through Erasmus+ or the Overseas programme. Non-Italian students earn 3 ECTS in Italian before graduating unless they already have B1.
Career paths
The university describes graduates as data analysis specialists, artificial intelligence or cybersecurity experts, or designers of large-scale software, and reports very high employment rates shortly after graduation in AlmaLaurea surveys. Roles it names include:
- Freelance consultancy
- Employment in technology companies
- Research and development
- Teaching
Fees and scholarships
Non-EU master's students at Ca' Foscari pay a flat rate that depends on citizenship. For 2026/27 it is €1,300 a year for most countries, including countries like India, €2,300 for OECD countries and €700 for countries on the ministry's low human development list, all including the €192 regional tax and €16 stamp duty. If you apply for the Veneto regional scholarship with an ISEE parificato and meet its limits, you are exempt from fees, so there is zero euro tuition for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Apply on apply.unive.it with your transcript, CV and a motivation letter written for this programme. The Teaching Committee checks your 48 ECTS in computer science, mathematics and physics and your grades, with a minimum CGPA of 77% to 85% depending on your country; there is no entrance test. The €30 fee covers two ranked programmes. For 2026/27 the portal opened on 17 December 2025 in rounds by citizenship; the 2027/28 rounds are pending.
With an eligibility letter you complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa. For enrolment you need a CIMEA Statement of Comparability, a declaration of value, an ARDI statement with CIMEA verification, or a Diploma Supplement.
How ApplyAZ helps
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Questions and answers
Is the Master in Computer Science and Information Technology taught in English?
Yes. The whole degree is taught in English at the Scientific Campus in Venice Mestre. You need certified English at B2 level to enrol, and non-Italian students earn 3 ECTS in Italian before graduating unless they already have B1.
Which curricula can I choose?
Three: Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Software Development and Engineering. They share units such as cryptography, formal methods, machine learning and cloud computing, and each adds its own specialist courses.
What bachelor's background do I need?
A bachelor's degree with at least 48 ECTS in the required fields: 24 in computer science and information processing, 12 in physics, mathematics or statistics, and 12 more in any of these. The minimum CGPA is 77% to 85% by country.
Is there an entrance test?
No. Admission is open, and the Teaching Committee assesses your transcript, CV and motivation letter. It may call you for an interview to check your preparation.
How much are the fees?
For 2026/27 non-EU master's students pay a flat €1,300 a year for most countries, €700 for low human development countries or €2,300 for OECD countries. Students eligible for the Veneto regional scholarship are exempt from fees.
What jobs do graduates do?
The university names data analysis specialist, artificial intelligence or cybersecurity expert and large-scale software designer, working as freelance consultants, in technology companies, in research and development or in teaching.
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