Parallell Systems

Education facts

Code: DVA336

<p>With the emerging use of multi-core processors in today´s computers it is very important for software developers to understand and master different forms of parallelism. The course will cover different types of parallel programming languages, parallel algorithms, and parallel hardware, and how these concepts interact with each other. Special focus will be given on how to write parallel software which makes use of underlying parallel hardware in an efficient and scalable way. </p>

Entry requirements

At least 15 ECTS credits programming (C, C#, C++ or Java), Data structures, algorithms and program development 7,5 ECTS credits and Computer architecture 7,5 ECTS credits or corresponding and a TOEFL test result (PBT) at least 530, TWE score 4, (iBT) at least 72, TWE score 17 or IELTS test score for academic purposes with an overall band score of minimum 5.5 and no band score below 5.0. The English test is COMPULSORY for all applicants except citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA. The TOEFL code you must use is SWEDEN 9520.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Parallell Systems

  Mälardalen University

  Start date: 10 November 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %