MSc in Data Engineering

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

North America:

5%

Africa:

2%

Asia:

3%

Others:

1%

Switzerland:

65%

Italy:

15%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

PwC

IBM

Google

Microsoft

Cisco

Oracle

Apple

Dell

Pinterest

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$8,000 / year

Overall Cost

$23,000 / year

FAQs

• What kind of campus environment and support does USI offer?
  
  The program is held at a modern campus in Lugano with small class sizes, a cosmopolitan environment, and strong student-faculty interaction. USI also boasts high graduate employment rates.
• Is proof of English proficiency required?
  
  Yes. Applicants must provide an English language certificate at CEFR B2+ level (e.g., IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85), unless their Bachelor's was fully in English, in which case appropriate documentation of the language of instruction is needed.
• What are the admission requirements regarding academic qualifications?
  
  Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, equivalent to at least 180 ECTS. Those from Universities of Applied Sciences may need to complete an additional 30–60 ECTS.
• What teaching approach does the program emphasize?
  
  The curriculum blends theory and hands-on practice through real-world, project-based learning. Students develop collaboration, presentation, and problem-solving skills, often via public project presentations.
• How is the curriculum structured?
  
  There are four modules: Software Engineering (36 ECTS), Data Engineering (18 ECTS), a combined module for project-based learning (18 ECTS), Electives (18 ECTS), and the Master’s thesis (36 ECTS).
• What is the duration and credit structure of the program?
  
  The program lasts two years and requires 120 ECTS credits.