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Universities Offering Computer Science Programs in Germany

  1. University: University of Stuttgart

Program: Master in Information Technology Specialization: Communication Engineering and Media Technology Embedded Systems Micro- and Optoelectronics Computer Hardware/ Software Engineering Duration: 2 Years Intake: Winter Deadline: 15 February Website Link: http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/infotech/ Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/ IELTS Fees: 500 euro’s per semester German Language: A1 level

  1. University: Technische Universität München

Program/ Specialization: Master’s programme in Informatics You can specialize by choosing from the most important areas in Informatics:

  • Software engineering
  • Databases and information systems
  • Artificial intelligence and robotics
  • Computer graphics and image processing
  • Computer architecture
  • Distributed systems and computer networks
  • Formal methods and their applications
  • Algorithms and scientific computing

Duration: 4 semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: May 31st Website Link: http://www.in.tum.de/index.php?id=27&L=1 Tests Mandatory:TOEFL/ IELTS & GRE (Recommended) Fees: 500 € tuition fee per semester German Language: A1 level recommended NOTE: Aptitude test in order to select students best suited for the different programs.

  1. University: Freiburg University

Program/ Specialization: Master of Science in Computer Science Duration: 4 Semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: June 1st Website Link: http://www.tf.uni-freiburg.de/studies/prospective_students/application/master/computerscience/acscs?set_language=en Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: administrative fee of €105 each semester. German Language: B1 Level Mandatory at the time of enrollment Note: (Institutional code 7125 for ETS, department code 78 for TOEFL and 0402 for GRE).

  1. University: University of Augsburg

Program/ Specialization: Masters in Software Engineering Duration: 4 semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: March 1st Website Link: http://www.uni-augsburg.de/elite/se/ Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: 600 euro’s per semester German Language:  A1 level Recommended Note: Invitation of eligible candidates to an interview If we have students in the class that cannot speak and understand German, the Classes will be in English, otherwise in German.

  1. University: Heidelberg FH

Program/ Specialization: Master of Science Computer Science Duration: 3 semesters Intake: 1st February; 1st June; 1st October Deadline: Have to apply 6 weeks in advance before the semester commences. We recommend you to apply as soon as possible as the Visa process takes long. Website Link: http://www.fh-heidelberg.de/en/study-programmes/masters-degrees/applied-informatics/ Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: 10325 + 590 Euro’s for Complete Programme German Language: A1 level recommended.

  1. University: RWTH Aachen University

Program/ Specialization: Master of Science in Computer Science Duration: two years Intake: Winter Deadline: March 1st Website Link: http://dbis.rwth-aachen.de/SSE/overview Tests Mandatory:TOEFL/IELTS & GRE Fees: 500 EUR per semester German Language: Not applicable

  1. University: Technische Universität Kaiserslautern

Program/ Specialization: Master of Science in Computer Science Duration: 4 semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: April 30th Website Link:http://www.informatik.uni-kl.de/en/studium/studiengaenge/ma/ Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS & GRE (Mandatory) Fees: € 650.00 per semester German Language: A1 level Note: a description of career and personal background with explanations about practical knowledge and experience where necessary. Student need to pay 50 Euros of application processing fees.

  1. University: University of Bonn

Program/ Specialization: Master Programme in Computer Science Duration: 2 Years. Intake: Winter Deadline: May 1st Website Link: http://master.cs.uni-bonn.de/ Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS & GRE Computer Science test result Mandatory Fees: None German Language: Not Applicable Note: Students will be selected by a committee of four professors based on the evaluation of their academic record, recommendations and (possibly) an additional interview

  1. University: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Program/ Specialization: Master of Science (M.Sc.) Computer Science Duration: 2 years Intake: Winter Deadline: July 15th Website Link: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/40954.html Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: 500 euro’s per semester German Language: Not applicable

  1. University: University of Paderborn

Program/ Specialization: Masters in Computer Science Duration: 2 years Intake: Winter Deadline: March 15th Website Link: http://www.cs.uni-paderborn.de/cshome/education/degree-programmes/master-in-computer-science.html Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: 500 Euros per semester German Language: A1 Level recommended

  1. University: Saarland University

Program/ Specialization: M.Sc in Computer Science Duration: 4 semesters Intake: winter Deadline: May15th Website Link: http://www.cs.uni-saarland.de/index.php?id=132 Tests Mandatory:TOEFL/ IELTS & GRE Fees: 500 Euros/Semester German Language: Not Required Curriculum link: http://www.cs.uni-saarland.de/fileadmin/content/Downloads/Education/Bachelor/Regulations/master-module-descriptions.pdf

  1. University:  Jacobs University Bremen

Program/ Specialization: Master of Science in Computer Science / Smart Systems Duration: 4 Semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: February 1st Website Link: http://ses.jacobs-university.de/ses/smartsystems Tests Mandatory: IELTS/ TOEFL Fees: €20,000 per year German Language: A1 Recommended LOR Form: http://www.jacobs-university.de/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/2008_personal_recommendation_form.pdf

  1. University: Technische Universität Ilmenau

Program/ Specialization: MSc Research in Computer and Systems Engineering Duration: 4 Semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: March 30th Website Link: http://www.tu-ilmenau.de/studieninteressierte/studieren/master/research-in-computer-and-systems-engineering/ http://www.tu-ilmenau.de/ia/studium/studierende/master-rcse/ Tests Mandatory:TOEFL/IELTS Fees: None Note: Courses in English

  1. University:  Bauhaus University Weimer

Program/ Specialization: Master of Science in Computer Science and Media Duration: 4 Semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: September 30th Website Link: http://www.uni-weimar.de/cms/en/media/computer-science-and-media.html Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: 130 Euro per semester German Language: None

  1. Universität Duisburg-Essen

Program/ Specialization: Master in Computer Science and Communication Engineering Duration: 2 years Intake: winter semester Deadline: July 15 Website Link: http://www.uni-due.de/ise/curriculum/m-csce.shtml Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: EUR 500 per semester German Language: C1 Level (400 Hrs) Note: Need not require German language proficiency to begin with the application process; it has to be taken at Germany after getting the admission. Until students complete there B1 level of the German language students cannot start with the Master’s programme.

  1. University: Universität Duisburg-Essen

Program/ Specialization: Master in Computer Engineering Duration: 2 years Intake: winter semester Deadline: July 15 Website Link: http://www.uni-due.de/ise/curriculum/m-ce.shtml Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: EUR 500 per semester German Language: C1 Level (400 Hrs) Note: Need not require German language proficiency to begin with the application process; it has to be taken at Germany after getting the admission. Until students complete their B1 level of the German language students cannot start with the Master’s programme.

  1. University: Hamburg University of Technology

Program/ Specialization: Information and Media Technologies – (M.Sc.) Duration: 2 years Intake: Winter Deadline: May 31st Website Link: http://www.tu-harburg.de/alt/tuhh/education/degree-courses/international-study-programs/information-and-media-technologies.html Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS & GRE Fees: 375 € per semester German Language: Not Applicable Note: It is strongly recommended to do the self test before applying for admission to the program! http://www.tu-harburg.de/alt/tuhh/education/degree-courses/international-study-programs/information-and-media-technologies/admission-requirements/selftest.html

  1. University: Technischen Universität Darmstadt

Program/ Specialization: Master in Distributed Software Systems Duration: 2 years Intake: Winter Deadline: July 15tth Website Link: http://www.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de/en/students/study-programmes/specialized-master-degrees/distributed-software-systems/ Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: None German Language: Not applicable

  1. University: Kiel University of Applied Sciences

Program/ Specialization: “Master of Science (M.Sc.) Information Technology” Duration: 3 Semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: March 15th (At the earliest) Website Link: http://www.fh-kiel.de/index.php?id=master-it Tests Mandatory: TOEFL / IELTS Fees: None German Language: Not applicable Note: Application through Uni-Assist, they charge 68 Euros to process application. Students need to pay 68 Euros

  1. University: Hof FH

Program/ Specialization: Software Engineering for Industrial Applications Duration: 4 semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: May 15th Website Link:  http://typo3-englisch.fh-hof.de/master_software_engineering.1079.0.html Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/ IELTS Fees: 2,500 EUR per semester German Language:  Not applicable.

  1. University: Hochschule fuer Technik Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences

Program/ Specialization: MSC in Software technologies Duration: 3 semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: April 15th Website Link: http://www.hft-stuttgart.de/Studienbereiche/Informatik/Master-Software-Technology/ Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: 500 per semester German Language: Not required

  1. University: University Magdeburg

Program/ Specialization: Master Data and Knowledge Engineering Duration: 4 Semesters Intake: Winter Deadline: July 15th Website Link: http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/en/education/content/study_guide/data_knowledge_engineering.html Tests Mandatory: TOEFL/IELTS Fees: None German Language: A1 Level recommended

  1. University: University: University of Münster

Program/ Specialization: Master of Science Information Systems Duration: 4 semesters Intake: Winter Deadline:May 1st Website Link: http://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/institut/en/studieren/master/index.html Tests Mandatory: TOEFL / IELTS (TOEFL institution code: 4740) & GRE (Recommended) Fees: 275 EUR per semester German Language: Not Applicable NOTE: Students if selected for the program need to take up personal interview in Germany

  1. University: Heilbronn University

Program/ Specialization: M.Sc in Software Engineering & Management Duration: 3 Semesters Intake: winter semester Deadline: July 15th Website Link: http://msem.hs-heilbronn.de/ Tests Mandatory:TOEFL/IELTS Fees: 500 Euro per semester ASK certificate is required, Need to submit one set of documents attested by German Embassy