Congratulations on your study place at BTH!
Welcome to the Master's Programme in Software Engineering, 60 credits
Welcome to the mandatory roll call and programme introduction on 19 January 2026 at 15.00 to 16.00 CET via Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link via email a few days before the meeting.
Please visit our student pages for more information about studying at BTH.
Importantly, to secure your place on the programme, you must follow the three simple steps in the section "Procedure to join the programme" below.
Procedure to join the programme
Activate your student account from 18 December 2025
You can activate your student account on konto.bth.se. Read more on Get started.
Register for the courses from 18 December 2025
You must register on-line for the courses to keep your place on the programme. Instructions are on Get started.
Programme start 19 January 2026
If you cannot participate in the programme introduction, report this by email to the programme manager.
Program and course information
Information about the programme from the programme manager, and information about courses from the course manager can be found on the respective page in Canvas. Attendance at programme and course roll calls is always mandatory. If you cannot attend for any reason, you must inform the programme or course manager.
Courses during the initial semester are:
Programme structure
This flexible distance-learning programme runs for two years, from 19 January 2026 to 16 January 2028. It is offered at a 50% pace, meaning you’ll need to dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to your studies. You can learn at your own convenience and integrate your studies with your professional life, while still being part of a supportive and interactive learning community.
Course materials
Materials, such as research articles and other course literature, will be available on the course pages in Canvas.
Learning platform and equipment
BTH expects all students to have access to their own computer. There is only limited access to computers in our computer labs on campus. You also need access to a webcam, headset with microphone and internet connection for digital lessons. Here you can find recommendations on the performance of your computer.
The Canvas External link, opens in new window. learning platform is used in all courses and programmes on campus and in digital education. Once you have activated your student account and registered for a course, you have access to programme and course pages in Canvas. Here you will find more information about Canvas, Zoom and other digital tools that you have access to at BTH.
Do you have any questions?
If you still have questions after reading this welcome letter and visiting the International student guide, please contact studentreception@bth.se.
