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Students at the Master programme in Pervasive Computing and Communications for Sustainable Development, PERCCOM, have participated in the Design4Green 48 hour hackathon.

Pervasive Computing and Communications for Sustainable Development

120 Credits, Programme, master's level

The master program in Pervasive Computing and Communications for Sustainable Development (PERCCOM) aims at combining advanced Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with environmental awareness.

Cancelled Autumn 2018

The program is offered in collaboration with the University of Lorraine och Leeds Beckett University with students circulating between the universities as a single cohort. University of Lorraine (France) delivers the first semester which focus on computer networks for sustainable development. The second semester takes place at Leeds Beckett University (England) and addresses software engineering for sustainability, while the third semester located at Luleå University of Technology targets pervasive and mobile computing for sustainable development. The last semester is dedicated to thesis work.

Labour market

The program provides a broad technical expertise in pervasive computing and communications for sustainable development. You can continue your studies towards PhD level, work as a key figure in small innovative companies, or take on a career within any of the major industrial companies' research and development departments.

Application
Luleå, Normal, Autumn 2018

Period: Startdatum 2018-09-03, v.36 2018

Location: Luleå

Teaching: Daytime, 100%

Language: English

Tuition fees Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application: Information about application at www.ltu.se

Entry requirements

Bachelors degree of at least 180 ECTS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical / Electronics Engineering or Information Technology or a closely related area. Knowledge of computer networking, programming and operating systems is recommended.

A minimum of 22.5 ECTS in mathematics at university level is required.

Documented skills in English language.

More information about English language requirements»

Selection

The selection procedure is based on academic qualifications, quality and quantity aspects

Cancelled

Do you want to know more about the programme?

The programme syllabus includes a description of the programme structure and its courses. The study schedule shows shows the order in which the courses in the programme are carried out. The qualification descriptor includes local and central requirements that must be met for a particular degree.

Programme syllabus

Study schedule

Qualification descriptor for Teknologie Masterexamen - Huvudområde; Datateknik med inriktning mot Distribuerade datorsystem för hållbar utveckling

Questions about the application, eligibility and admissions

How do I apply to a programme or course?

To apply, please follow the link below to University Admissions.

Pre-requisites

Specific entry

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Am I eligible to take the programme I want to study?

Luleå University of Technology is not able to perform a preliminary assessment of your documentation and therefore we cannot tell you if you will be considered exempt from certain requirements beforehand. The best way to assure that you meet the requirements is to first carefully read the course description at LTU.se and what is needed on Universityadmissions.se, and then submit everything that is listed.

When is the application deadline for courses/programmes?

Normally, April 15th - for courses and programs starting in the autumn term and 15th of October - for courses and programs that start during the spring term. However, several rounds of admissions take place every year, so it may vary. Check out what applies to your particular education on the respective program / course page.

Is it difficult to get into the programme?

Admission points can vary from year to year and it also varies between different programmes. It simply depends on how many people are applying and the qualifications the candidates have. See previous merit for the programme here: (link to the admissions statistics Luleå University of Technology and www.uhr.se)

I do not have the required courses. What do I do?

If you are missing any course from high school required for certification, and do not have time to finish before 15 April / 15 October, you can complement with qualifications up to the final date for completion but note that you must have made your application antagning.se before 15 April and 15 October.

Read more on www.antagning.se which dates set for final completion »

How can I find an apartment?

When a new term begins lots of people are looking for apartments.

I have a disability. What support is available and who should I contact?

Information about regulations and who to contact is available at: ltu.se/funka »

General questions about studying at Luleå University of Technology

How can I find an apartment?

When a new term begins lots of people are looking for apartments.

How does distance education work?

Luleå University of Technology has a wide range of distance learning courses both at undergraduate and graduate levels. Distance studies will suit those who want to have more flexibility in their studies. You might want to stay in your community while completing your programme with us or supplement your knowledge by taking a course.

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Contact

For detailed questions about the programme please do not hesitate to contact us

Karl Andersson, Associate Professor, Acting Executive Director

Organization: Pervasive and Mobile Computing, Computer Science, Distance- Spanning Technology, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Phone: +46 (0)910 585364

Email: karl.andersson@ltu.se

Room: A111 - Skellefteå»

Josef Hallberg, Associate Professor

Organization: Pervasive and Mobile Computing, Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Phone: +46 (0)920 493177

Email: Josef.Hallberg@ltu.se

Room: A3305 - Luleå»

Published:7 November 2013

Updated: 27 November 2017

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