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M.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Science

Saarland University Saarbrücken

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Nov
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About the programme

Mathematics and Computer Science at Saarland University is a four-semester Master of Science worth 120 ECTS, taught in English, with starts in the winter or the summer semester. It gives equal weight to mathematics and informatics, building the solid understanding of both that many of today's problems need. The compulsory part is worth 42 credits: a 30-credit Master's thesis, completed within six months, and a 12-credit thesis seminar on a topic linked to your project. In the elective part, worth at least 78 credits, you choose from core lectures, advanced lectures and seminars in both subjects, plus practical training, tutoring, language and soft-skills courses or an industrial placement. It suits graduates aiming for the fields where mathematicians and computer scientists traditionally work, or for research and development, finance, e-commerce, automotive and mechanical engineering, health, pharmaceuticals or telecommunications.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Mathematics(Mathematics & Statistics)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Mathematics and Computer Science at Saarland University

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Proof of advanced proficiency in English (GER: C1, TOEFL: 95/120, IELTS: 7.0/9.0)

German language

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Not required

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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You need a Bachelor in "Mathematics and Computer Science" or a related bachelor. If you have studied mathematics with minor computer science or computer science with minor mathematics, it depends on the content and scope of the minor. A preliminary admission can also be given under the condition that you have to pass certain missing lectures from the Bachelor-program. The final decision over the admission and potential extra requirements is done by the examination board.

Skills in Mathematics (Analysis, Linear Algebra, Numerics, Stochastics) and Computer Science (functional and object-oriented programming, algorithms and data structures, software development, theoretical computer science), which resemble the ones in the Bachelor-program "Mathematics and Computer Science".

Not required

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Required
GMAT
Not required
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Normal 2 pages

CV / Resume (including an up-to-date picture)

Two reference letters (ideally one from the supervisor of your Bachelor thesis, letters should be from faculty members or members of research labs)

It has to be uploaded by the referee.

GRE General Test / GATE test

Starting with applications for summer semester 2026: Applicants for Computer Science, Cybersecurity, DSAI, Embedded Systems and Visual Computing who have no degree certificate from the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) region, Switzerland, or the UK are required to upload the test result from the GRE General Test or the Indian GATE test. Other applicants may optionally include a test result. Please attach the test result to the end of your degree certificate document.

For applications until winter semester 2025/26: You may optionally attach the result from a GRE General Test to the end of your degree certificate document.

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

SStudents seeking admission to the M.Sc. programme 'Mathematics and Computer Science' will need to fulfil the following admission requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from a German university or an equivalent qualification from a foreign university either in a subject area that closely combines mathematics and computer science, or in a related discipline.
  • Proof of advanced proficiency in English (GER: C1, TOEFL: 95/120, IELTS: 7.0/9.0)
  • Proof of subject-specific knowledge and skills corresponding to those taught in the Bachelor's degree programme 'Mathematics and Computer Science' at Saarland University. Specifically, this requires applicants to show that they have the necessary level of expertise in the following areas:
  • 1) Mathematics (analysis, linear algebra, numerical methods, stochastics)
  • 2) Computer science and informatics (functional and object-oriented programming, algorithms and data structures, software development methods, theoretical informatics)
  • Evidence of the applicant's particular interest in the subject in the form of a personal statement written by the applicant and two letters of recommendation written by referees who know the applicant academically.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Mathematics and Computer Science

Programme-specific documents

1. Transcript of Records (Full Academic Transcript, High-School Diploma) (TOR)

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Statement of Purpose (SOP)

4. Language Certification (EC)

5. Other Qualifications (Publications/Certifications/IMPRS) (OTH)

6. Two LORs

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

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Apostille and notarization

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Application fee

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Complexity

Medium

Address

Dr Tanja Breinig, Campus E1 3 , 66123 Saarbrücken

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

296 EUR

per semester

Application fee

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Estimated year-1 total cost

12,496 EUR

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Admission outcomes

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Acceptance rate

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0 accepted out of 1 total applications

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