M.Sc. Computer Science
- Over 1,500 EUR/semTuition
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- 30 JanNext deadline
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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.
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What you need to apply for Computer Science at IU International University of Applied Science
English language
German language
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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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._
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Programme-specific documents
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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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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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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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Acceptance rate
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1 accepted out of 1 total applications
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