Become a Supercomputing, AI
or quantum computing Expert. Shape the Future with COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDIES at VSB-TUO

High-Performance Computing (HPC) powers today’s breakthroughs — from artificial intelligence to advanced simulations in climate science, energy, automotive engineering, healthcare, life sciences, materials research, and digital manufacturing. 

At VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, you can study the Computer Science Master’s programme and choose either the Artificial Intelligence or Quantum Informatics specialisation.

If you also join the pan-European EUMaster4HPC, you will spend half of your studies at a partner university abroad, gaining international experience, mobility support, and access to a unique European HPC community.

Computer Science at VSB-TUO
EUMaster4HPC

Why Study COMPUTER SCIENCE?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Science underpins modern science and technological innovation, from cutting-edge research to industrial applications. A balanced curriculum combining theory and practice, designed for research and development careers.

What you will learn

Computer Science at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO combines theoretical foundations with practical skills in computational methods and software systems development.

Study areas include:
– Artificial intelligence
– Quantum computing
– Machine vision
– Social network analysis
– Parallel programming
– Software systems development
– Computational networks and systems
– Theoretical computer science
– Bio-inspired algorithms

Choose Your Specialisation

Artificial Intelligence
Focused on advanced methods of data processing, machine learning, and intelligent systems.

Quantum Computing
Focused on quantum computing principles, quantum algorithms, and related computational methods.

Research and Infrastructure  
Teaching is supported by experts from IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, located on the VSB-TUO campus. IT4Innovations operates Karolina and Barbora supercomputers, and the VLQ quantum computer. Students have access to modern computational infrastructure during their studies.

Why VSB-TUO?

A modern campus environment with strong facilities for studying, research, and collaboration.

 
VSB-TUO campus

What makes VSB-TUO special

VSB – Technical University of Ostrava offers a modern, dynamic study environment on one of Central Europe’s largest university campuses, all in a single area.

  • Modern campus with excellent facilities
  • State-of-the-art Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science building
  • Strong research environment
  • International student community
  • Ideal conditions for studying, research, and collaboration

Come and experience it yourself.

The international double-degree EUMaster4HPC programme

2 Master’s degrees
in 2 years
CHOOSE FROM 9 awarding universities
and 6 specialisations
Networking
Workshops, summer schools, challenges
Internship, Conference
for motivated students

 

A joint European Master’s programme offered by leading universities across Europe, including VSB-TUO.

You can study within EUMaster4HPC, a joint European Master’s programme in High-Performance Computing with AI and quantum computing specialisations.
EUMaster4HPC provides you with extra-curricular activities, mobility support, and access to a strong European network of experts.

Within EUMaster4HPC, students:

– Study at two European universities
– Receive two Master’s degrees
– Participate in summer schools, workshops and other joint activities
– May take part in internship mobility
– Receive mobility grants
– Do not pay tuition fees at the awarding universities

 
EUMaster4HPC students at a EuroHPC Summit
 
Students at a EUMaster4HPC Summer School.

Study Across Europe with eumaster4hpc

Two years, two universities: foundations first, then specialisation.

Year 1 Foundations

Choose one of 9 partner universities 

EUMaster4HPC brings together 9 awarding universities from various European countries. Among them is VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO), alongside University of Luxembourg, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Politecnico di Milano, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Sorbonne University, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, AGH University of Krakow, and Freie Universität Berlin. 

All partner universities offer a shared fundamental HPC curriculum. At VSB-TUO, you will study within the Computer Science Master’s Programme at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Year 2 Specialisation
Select your specialisation and second university

Available tracks include:

  • Artificial Intelligence (available at VSB-TUO)
  • Quantum Computing (available at VSB-TUO)
  • Numerical and Data Specialist for Science Domains
  • Performance Analyst and Advisor
  • System Development and Support
  • System Architect 
Throughout the programme, you will participate in international workshops, summer schools, collaborative challenges, and internship mobility opportunities.

Tuition Fees and Deadline

Key information to plan your application.

Tuition fees

Standard English-language programme: 50,000 CZK per semester.


Students enrolled in EUMaster4HPC:

– Tuition fees waived.
– Mobility grants provided.

Application deadline

The next admission round is expected to open on 1 July 2026 and close on 20 July 2026.

How to Apply for computer science at VSB-TUO
and EUMAster4HPC 

A simple two-step process to study at VSB-TUO and join the EUMaster4HPC activities.

Step 1

Apply to the EUMaster4HPC programme

Apply to be included in the additional activities.

Start your journey today and become part of Europe’s supercomputing, AI, and quantum future.

Apply for EUMaster4HPC

Step 2

Submit your application to VSB-TUO

Apply to the Master’s degree programme in Computer Science at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science, VSB-TUO.

Apply at VSB-TUO

Contacts for further information: study.feecs@vsb.cz