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About the programme

The MSc Computer Science at IU International University of Applied Sciences is taught fully in English on the Cologne campus, lasts 24 months and is worth 120 ECTS. It is a German state-accredited degree. Core modules include cyber security and data protection, software engineering, networks and distributed systems, and seminars on computer science and society and on current topics, alongside projects and a Master's thesis with a colloquium. You can specialise in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Business Analytics, or take the non-specialisation track, which includes a mandatory internship. In-person lectures are supported by digital learning resources, and you can gain practice through internships or part-time jobs of up to 20 hours a week. It is aimed at people who want to build a tech career in Germany.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Computer Science at IU International University of Applied Science

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
3.2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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Tests and documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Completed, undergraduate degree with 180 ECTS credits with a focus on Computer Science or computer-related subjects
  • Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
  • You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
  • TOEFL (minimum 95 points)* or
  • IELTS (minimum Level 6.5)* or

Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency.

_Proof must not be older than five years._

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Computer Science

Programme-specific documents

Even before you apply for a study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our recognition application form, which you can receive from your study advisor or the Recognition Team ([email protected]).

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APS Certificate

All Educational certificates

Passport

We understand that obtaining the APS certificate is an additional expense. That’s why Indian students who start on campus

at IU can receive a refund of up to €200 for the APS certificate fee paid.

You’ll need to show proof of English language skills (only for oncampus studies; online students are exempt), your highest academic

certificate, and a tabular CV with your professional experience

(depending on your chosen study programme

The Duolingo English test is available online (45–60 mins) and you will receive certified results within 2 days. Alternatively, you can also enrol in

our free online English Courses – simply reach out to our Study Advisors

In general, you will need to provide the following before you start your studies:

University entrance qualification (this can be an upper secondary school certificate or a Bachelor’s degree, depending on the programme)*.

Upper secondary school transcript of records (with courses and grades).

Proof of English proficiency (for detailed information, see next question of this section).

For certain Master or MBA programs: proof of work experience.

And the following needs to be provided within the first three months of your studies:

CV (in tabluar form)

National ID (with your photo)

Certified copies of your application documents – the originals and the translations*.

*The admissions documents must be provided in English or German, if they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required.

If you already have sworn translations of your application documents, you should mail us a certified paper copy (s) of the sworn translation (s) via post.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Computer Science at IU International University of Applied Science

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH

Juri-Gagarin-Ring 152 · D-99084 Erfurt

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

14,904 – 23,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

Starting from 623€ per month

one-time campus registration fee of €1,500.

₹75,741 discounted rate ₹62,916

A graduation fee may be required. Check your study contract for more details.

Our online exams are completely FREE.

If you do want to take them in person, any exams taken outside Austria, Germany and Switzerland mean that €120 is payable to the exam centre for exam sessions of up to two hours. For exam sessions lasting more than two hours and up to six, students will have to pay €170 to the exam centre.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

100%

1 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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