Welcome letter Master’s Programme in Software Engineering – Autumn-22
Congratulations on your admission!
Welcome to the Master's Programme in Software Engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology!
The programme runs full-time from 29 August 2022 to 2 June 2024. Please note, to keep your place on the programme, you must fulfil the steps in the section below: “Procedure to join the programme”. The mandatory course registration on-line will open 29 July and close 8 August. The mandatory roll call is held 29 August at 09.00 CET in room J1620 at campus Karlskrona. 4 September is the absolute last day for your arrival at BTH.
An introduction week will begin 22 August, including introductory- and social activities. Make sure to visit the Student portal for a detailed programme.
We encourage you to visit the page for Newly admitted students where you will find useful and practical information, including support and help with your next steps.

Procedure to join the programme
To keep your place on the programme, you need to fulfil steps 1-4 below.
If you do not wish to keep your place on the programme, please decline the offer on Universityadmissions.se or e-mail admissions@bth.se. This will inform us of your intent not to attend the programme and we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.
If you are unable to join the programme this year, you can apply for deferment of studies to start the next time it is given.
1. Tuition fee
Non-EU/EEA students are required to pay tuition fee for the studies. Visit our tuition fee page for terms and conditions for fee–paying students.
2. Activate student account
You can activate your student account when you receive an e-mail from BTH regarding student account. More information and link to activation is available in the Student Portal. If you have not received an e-mail regarding student account one week before the registration period closes, please contact the IT Helpdesk.
3. Register for the courses
You must register for the courses to keep your place on the programme. Register in Ladok for students, instructions are in the Student portal. You can find the registration periods here. If you cannot carry out the registration yourself, contact studentreception@bth.se.
4. Mandatory programme roll call and programme information
Participating in the roll call is mandatory. If you do not participate in the roll call, or report planned absence to the programme manager, your admission will be terminated.
Equipment and digital tools
The online learning management system Canvas is used by all programs and courses. You can access a Canvas course page when you have your student account and registered to the course. In Canvas you can find course information and, for example, lecture notes, assignments, discussion forums, and more.
As a student at BTH, you have access to the e-meeting service Zoom. Using Zoom, you can meet and collaborate with your teachers and classmates. You can find more detailed information about Canvas and installation instructions for Zoom here.
BTH require all students to use their own computer in the studies. If your programme has specific requirements for hardware or software you can find them here. If your education is online, you also need access to web or built-in camera, headset with microphone, and internet connection.
Programme and courses
Courses during the initial semester:
Seminar Series in Software Engineering , 7,5 credits Period: 2022-August-29 until 2022-October-30 Kurskod: PA2550
Agile and Lean Software Development , 7,5 credits Period: 2022-August-29 until 2022-October-30 Kurskod: PA2555
Software Architectures and Quality , 7,5 credits Period: 2022-October-31 until 2023-January-15 Kurskod: PA1453
Requirements Engineering and Product Management , 7,5 credits Period: 2022-October-31 until 2023-January-15 Kurskod: PA2591
More information
- Get started with your studies at BTH, visit Newly admitted students
- Find your way to BTH: Maps and premises
- Information on how COVID-19 may affect your studies: Corona virus update
- BTH has no student accommodations and cannot make reservations for students. Visit Accommodation for more information.
- Visit Contact and service in the Student portal for information regarding the library, IT Helpdesk, and student support including study counselling and studying with disabilities.
- If you still have questions after reading the welcome letter and visiting Newly admitted students, please contact studentreception@bth.se