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M.Sc. Computer Engineering

Paderborn University Paderborn

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  • English
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  • 30 Nov
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About the programme

Computer Engineering is a research-focused Master of Science at Paderborn University, taught mostly in English with some courses in German. It trains you to analyse problems in hardware and software systems on your own and to solve them with scientific methods, and you can specialise, for example in nano- and microelectronics or embedded systems. The standard period is 4 semesters with 120 ECTS, with a start in the summer or winter semester. The programme includes a two-semester project group, where teams of about six to twelve students work on an advanced research and development project. It suits graduates of computer engineering or a similar bachelor's with a grounding in mathematics, computer science and electrical engineering.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Computer Engineering at Paderborn University

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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6.5

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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210 ECTS

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Optional
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yes

Resume/CV, showing a complete chronological list of your education and training up to the time of application

yes

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Revised General Test. A minimum of 157 points in

the “Quantitative Reasoning” section and a minimum of 4.5 points in the “Analytical Writing”

section of the GRE Revised General Test are usually required. The Examinations Board may

accept a lower points score, depending on the qualification,

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Prerequisites

Academic Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Paderborn University or a similar Bachelor's degree from another college or university

The Examinations Board shall determine compliance with these requirements.

Language Prerequisites

  • Proficiency of English language at level B2 of the European Reference Framework for Languages (CEFR).

Accepted certificates include: TOEFL iBT 80 points, TOEFL paper & pencil 550 points, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English grade B or British Council IELTS, minimum band 6.5.

Please note: International students from non-EU countries need to show a proof of the GRE Revised General Test results. Typically, a score of at least 157 in the part "Quantitative Reasoning" and a minimum of 4.0 in the part "Analytical Writing" is desirable. Applicants with very good and good grades in their degrees may apply without GRE results. However, it is advisable to submit a GRE score as it benefits an applicant’s overall application profile.

_German proficiency is not needed for this course, it can only be studied in English._

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Computer Engineering

Programme-specific documents

1. An officially certified copy of a secondary school leaving certificate which qualifies you to study at university level in your home country (please make sure that you provide proof of all grades you obtained)

2. Proof of language proficiency

3. If you have taken a university entrance exam, its results are needed as well (e.g. for applicants from Bosnia, Korea, Kosovo, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and USA)

4. Officially certified copies of all other relevant documents such as academic transcripts, references, final degree certificates

5. Resume/CV, showing a complete chronological list of your education and training up to the time of application

6. If you intend to earn a PhD, you must be accepted as a doctoral candidate by a professor from an academic department of the University of Paderborn before the application process.

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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APS

Required for Application

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Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.
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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

No

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

86%

6 accepted out of 7 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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