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Master of High Performance Computing
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Science programme in High Performance Computing offered by the School of Informatics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in High Performance Computing. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Arm
- European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
- Intel
- Science and Technology Facilities Council
- EPCC
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme. Your studies will have a strong practical focus and you will have access to a wide range of HPC platforms and technologies. Courses named on the page include HPC Architectures (Semester 1)
- Message-Passing Programming (Semester 1)
- Threaded Programming (Semester 1)
- Practical Software Development
- Project Preparation (Semester 1 & 2). It includes a dissertation or research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or its international equivalent
- In a relevant subject such as computer science and informatics
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Biology
- Chemistry and geosciences.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificates
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- References
- English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £41,160 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £51,987 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Central Area |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Informatics |
| Department | Computer Science and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £41,160 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £51,987 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.

