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M.Sc. Computer Science (Informatik)

Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin) Berlin

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  • Winter and summer
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Computer Science (Informatik) is an English-taught, practice-oriented Master of Science at TU Berlin that prepares you to help shape AI-driven digital change professionally and responsibly. It lasts four semesters with 120 credits and starts in the summer or winter semester. The programme combines a main area, elective modules and a master's thesis, with a broad range of modules you can combine flexibly. Study fields include data and software engineering, embedded systems, fundamentals of computer science, and media technology and human-machine interaction, and optional tracks give a certified specialisation. Seminars, projects and the thesis are closely linked to current research, and many fellow students come from abroad. You can usually spend part of your studies abroad. It suits graduates in computer science or a closely related field.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Computer Science (Informatik) at Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Applicants are therefore required to provide proof of English skills at CEFR level B2.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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For the Computer Science program this should be a first university degree qualifying you for professional work taken in a subject within the field of computer science or a closely related program. The minimum requirements are that a program contains the following elements:

  • 36 CP in foundations of computer sciences, including

-12 CP in the field of Theoretical Computer Science,

-12 CP in the field of Computer Engineering or Information Technology,

-12 CP in the field of Methodological and Practical Computer Science,

-18 CP in the field of Mathematics

-at least 30 CP in the field of computer sciences, not including your thesis.

Tests and documents

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

Yes

Yes

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

As for every other master’s degree program at TU Berlin, applicants to the Computer Science master’s program must possess a first university degree qualifying them for professional work. For the Computer Science program this should be a first university degree qualifying you for professional work taken in a subject within the field of computer science or a closely related program. The minimum requirements are that a program contains the following elements:

A total of 36 credit points in the fundamentals of computer science, with

  • 12 credit points in theoretical computer science,
  • 12 credit points in computer engineering or information technology,
  • 12 credit points in methodological-practical computer science.

18 credit points in mathematics, with a minimum of 30 further credit points in computer science. The bachelor’s thesis may not be used to make up these 30 credit points.

Full details, including the subject-specific and language level requirements which you need to prove when applying, are available in the application regulations.

The master’s program is taught in English. Applicants are therefore required to provide proof of English skills at CEFR level B2. Please see here (opens in a new tab) under "Proof of the level of English for master programs at Faculty IV" for a list of accepted proofs and certificates.

You can also find important information on the admission requirements on the program's website (opens in a new tab).

Reading_Version_ZO_MSc_ComputerScience_Informatik__EN.pdf (opens in a new tab)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Computer Science (Informatik)

Programme-specific documents

1.Application form

2.Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7.SOP

8. LOR's

9.CV

10. ECTS Form(if any)

11.Suitability Assessment FORM

For your application documents:

If you have *not* completed your Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at TU Berlin, you have to complete the Suitability Assessment FORM linked on the right, taking into account the admission requirements for the Master's program in Computer Science (Informatik) at the Technical University set out in § 3 of the currently valid admission regulations linked above.

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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 (Informatik) at Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin)

Application procedure

Selection process

Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

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

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

306 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

23,556 – 34,956 EUR

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 48 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 48 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 48 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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