Why study with us?

Learn from experts at the forefront of supercomputing, access world-class high performance computing facilities and enjoy one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

A postgraduate qualification from EPCC at the University of Edinburgh will equip you with more than just specialist academic skills. It will help you stand out in the employment market with in-demand qualities that employers are seeking.

Learn from the experts

The teaching staff at EPCC have a wealth of experience and expertise at the forefront of computer science, high performance computing (HPC), parallel programming and data analysis. You will be taught by EPCC's supercomputing experts and supported by a personal tutor who will provide academic guidance throughout your degree.

EPCC MSc students and internship programme beside ARCHER2, the UK supercomputing service

Access word-class facilities

Above: TeamEPCC, who took part in the ISC24 Student Cluster Competition, with UK National HPC Service ARCHER2, which is operated by EPCC at the Advanced Computing Facility.

When you study at EPCC, you will have access to some of the country’s leading-edge platforms and technologies such as ARCHER2, the UK's national supercomputer. 

Find out more about EPCC’s HPC facilities and services.

Get real-world experience

Thanks to our strong links with industry, we offer dissertations in collaboration with industry partners and external organisations. This allows you to gain valuable industrial experience in a commercial environment to boost your graduate employment prospects.

Enjoy student life

Located in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, the University of Edinburgh is ranked as one of the world’s top 30 universities. When you choose an MSc with EPCC you benefit from the University’s leading facilities and support services, catering to your academic and personal needs.

Find out more about postgraduate student life at the University of Edinburgh

An unbeatable student experience

We asked previous graduates what they enjoyed most about studying for an MSc with EPCC. 

“The year I spent pursuing my MSc degree at EPCC was an enriching chapter in my life. The curriculum is designed to combine theory and practice. After attending the interesting lectures, the challenge of implementing the programs by myself stimulated my creativity, and I really enjoyed this learning experience.”

Hanhui Chen MSc in HPC student, 2022-23

"My experience at EPCC was incredibly reassuring. The interaction with the EPCC teaching staff was abundant, both inside and outside the classroom. The administrative office was always accessible, and faculty offices literally surrounded our workspace, making it convenient to seek immediate assistance. What impressed me the most was the promptness with which teachers responded to queries, big or small, always addressing them efficiently and wholeheartedly. I always felt like I was in good hands; the faculty and staff at EPCC stood with me like a family, ready to support me in any challenges I faced. They are truly deserving of a student’s trust."

Weiyu Tu MSc in High Performance Computing, 2022–23. Now EPCC PhD student.

“I was attracted to the course as it allowed me to continue working full time. It provided relevant, detailed content that is well executed, with staff constantly willing to receive feedback on how best to deliver a programme online to part-time students.”

Harry McHugh MSc in HPC with Data Science student, 2020-23

About EPCC

EPCC, the University of Edinburgh's supercomputing centre, is the UK's leading centre of supercomputing and data science expertise.

Find out more about what we do at EPCC