Study informatics

What is informatics?

Informatics is about using information technology (IT) to support various types of organisations and solve their problems. It is a broad, interdisciplinary field that involves IT, technology, organisation and economics in its quest to understand, explain and improve information systems and business operations.

You encounter information systems every day when you book tickets, use YouTube or social media such as Instagram and Snapchat. Companies use them, for example, for payroll management, financial management and e-commerce. With a degree in informatics, you will develop user-friendly solutions and understand how the IT system forms part of the wider information system.

There are three key aspects within informatics: the role of the individual, the needs of the organisation and the technology itself. These three components work together to create efficient information systems. Information systems are crucial for an organisation to function smoothly and must be designed with a focus on usability, functionality and long-term sustainability.

Study informatics

We coordinate the three-year Bachelor’s Programme in Design of Information Systems and the one-year International Master’s Programme in Information Systems. We also offer freestanding courses for those who want to tailor their own degree with a major in informatics.

Freestanding courses

We have several freestanding courses at first, second and third cycle in informatics. We have both campus and distance courses.

To obtain a Degree of Bachelor of Science with informatics as the main subject, you must complete 180 credits, of which 90 credits in informatics – level 1, level 2 and level 3 (including a thesis) courses within the first cycle – and 90 credits in optional courses in informatics or other subjects.

Courses in informatics

Study freestanding (in Swedish)

Bachelor’s Programme in Design of Information Systems (180 cr)

On our three-year Bachelor’s Programme in Design of Information Systems, you will be trained to become a ‘reflective practitioner’. This means that you will not only be able to design and implement information systems in close collaboration with the client – you will also be able to reflect on the impact that information systems have on people, organisations and operations. The programme is ideal for those who thrive on problem-solving and who work in a goal-oriented way to find solutions. You are analytical and forward-thinking, and enjoy working in a team. You do not need to know how to write code when you start the programme; you will learn this through lectures and programming labs.

The programme is offered in Swedish.

Bachelor’s Programme in Design of Information Systems (in Swedish)

Students talk about the Bachelor’s Programme in Design of Information Systems

Master’s Programme in Information Systems (60 cr)

On our one-year international Master’s Programme in Information Systems, you will explore how Information Technologies (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to achieve strategic goals and how Business Intelligence (BI) empowers organisations to make informed decisions. You will gain a deeper understanding of the broader business context of information systems, the impact of digitalisation on organisations and the interaction between IT, innovation and sustainability.

The programme is offered in English.

Master’s Programme in Information Systems

Students talk about the Master’s Programme in Information Systems

The Doctoral Programme (240 cr)

The overall goal of our four-year Doctoral Programme in Informatics is to train doctoral students to become critical and independent researchers with a deep knowledge of the subject, solid knowledge of different research methods and a good understanding of common research questions and their practical application.

Doctoral Programme in Informatics