Career Prospects
Career opportunities for computational scientists are continuously expanding and changing. The future is very promising for graduates with in-depth knowledge and understanding of mathematical modelling and computer systems. The advanced technical and problem-solving skills developed by our graduates are highly valued by employers. In addition, successful completion of the MCS also provides preferential access to the PhD. programme at the USI Faculty of Informatics offered at the Università della Svizzera italiana.
The MCS programme is directed by Prof. Ernst Wit and Prof. Olaf Schenk at the Institute of Computing (CI, Faculty of Informatics), a central node in a network of advanced research institutions. Besides strong international connections, this network includes other Swiss universities such as ETH. In Ticino, other nodes of this network include the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA) focusing on machine learning, intelligent decision support systems and bio-inspired systems, the Euler Institute focused on mathematical modelling of complex systems, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS), home of one of the fastest supercomputers in the world; This network with global reach provides students with access to some of the most active and exciting career opportunities open today in the world of research and industry.
In Computational Science and the emerging field of Data Science, USI offers:
- Competence.
The Institute of Computing in Switzerland with research in various related disciplines of simulation and data sciences - Industrial collaborations.
Industrial collaborations with established national and international companies - Practical experience.
Student research projects in research groups and companies - Direct and individual support.
National and international summer schools, mentoring, small classes, small tutorial groups, student advisory - Interdisciplinary skills.
Teamwork, presentation techniques, management and personality training, access to university courses spanning multiple disciplines in other faculties, career services - Lugano as a versatile place of study.
Many possibilities for cultural, sporting and leisure activities - Excellent career perspectives.
Due to a shortage of skilled personnel in the field of information technology in simulation and data sciences
Employability Data
- Employed 100%
- Average Time to Job 2.2 months
(56% within 3 months: 39% before graduation)
|
Place of work |
% |
|
Switzerland
|
61.6
|
|
Other Countries |
30.8 |
|
Italy |
7.6 |
|
Industries (main) |
% |
|
Informatics, Technology, Web |
57.7 |
|
Banking, Finance, Insurance services, Accounting |
15.4 |
|
Educational, Research institutions |
11.5 |
|
Naval, Aerospace, Defence |
7.7 |
|
All others (<4%) |
7.6 |
|
Function (main) |
% |
|
IT and Web Services |
37.5 |
|
Engineering |
20.8 |
|
Research |
16.7 |
|
All others (<4%) |
25.0 |
Salary
The average salary* is 69'700.- CHF.
*100% gross annual salary in CH
Source: 2021 USI Master Survey (Alumni 2020)
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Research summer internships for students - UROP Internships
The Faculty of Informatics encourages and promotes the talent of its Bachelor and Master students by offering them summer internships in academic research within the programme Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program - UROP.
Internships are extracurricular, and access is on a competitive basis. Students work one-on-one with an advisor to develop a deeper understanding of both the concepts taught during the semester and the research topic. Students considering continuing in academia should seriously consider applying for a UROP position.
All research opportunities for this year are listed here.
See all the job and internship opportunities in the USI Job Bank.
