Parallel Programming

Education facts

Code: 5DV250

The course gives an introduction to the subject of parallel programming. The focus is on shared-memory and distributed-memory architectures. Such architectures appear in everything from laptops and mobile devices to the world's largest supercomputers. The course teaches both theory and practical skills necessary to construct and reason about efficient parallel programs. The course covers theoretical and practical tools used to assess the quality of parallel programs, as well as the two most used parallel programming models, namely OpenMP and MPI. Other topics include: parallel computer architectures, parallel programming patterns, synchronization, dependencies, debugging and profiling of parallel code.

Entry requirements

At least 90 ECTS, including 60 ECTS Computing Science or two years within a study programme. At least 15 ECTS programming; 7.5 ECTS data structures and algorithms; and 7.5 ECTS systems programming. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

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.

• Parallel Programming

  Umeå University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %