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M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg) Erlangen

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • English
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  • 30 Nov
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About the programme

Artificial Intelligence at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a Master's programme worth 120 ECTS, usually taken over four semesters full time or eight part time, with starts in the summer or the winter semester. It gives you a solid, broad understanding of AI and its links to other disciplines, grounded in the field's academic methods. Unlike data science programmes, it focuses on the constructive modelling and implementation of algorithms, data structures, neural networks and their applications. You take 50 ECTS of electives across three pillars: symbolic AI, subsymbolic AI, and AI systems and applications, with at least 10 ECTS in each. Two 10-ECTS projects in AI work groups, a 5-ECTS seminar and a 15-ECTS minor in an AI-related subject follow, and the last semester is mainly for your thesis. Research groups in the Department of Computer Science offer plenty of hands-on project work. It suits computer science graduates.

Fields of study

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

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Artificial Intelligence at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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5,5 IELTs required

German language

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Level B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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required

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
GRE
Required
GMAT
Not required
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your letter of motivation (VERY IMPORTANT, please tell us WHY you chose AI Master at FAU)- 2 pages

Required

Optional

GRE is not mandatory, but if you have a certificate it is very helpful

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

CAll applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Completion of an excellent Bachelors degree or a corresponding qualification in Computer Science, in a related scientific or technical field, or in Mathematics.
  • Proficiency and experience in both using and programming computers. Besides familiarity with the basic concepts of computers and Computer Science, we expect that you have solid programming experience.
  • A well-rounded education in Mathematics.
  • In particular, for external Bachelor’s programs to be considered equivalent to the qualifying standards, it should include _at least_:
  • Courses on Programming and Algorithmics amounting to ≥ 20 ECTS
  • Theoretical CS and Logic amounting to ≥ 15 ECTS
  • Databases and Conceptual Modelling amounting to ≥ 5 ECTS
  • Mathematics of CS (Analysis, Linear Algebra, Stochastics) amounting to ≥ 20 ECTS and
  • Software Engineering amounting to ≥ 10 ECTS
  • International Students
  • A solid command of the English language – TOEFL score of at least 80/120 or equivalent qualification (opens in a new tab), e.g. confirmation of the university that the Bachelor’s program had been taught in English.
  • Students should be interested in a stay in Germany for at least two years.
  • Note that the university does not supply housing. You are responsible for your own accommodation. More information here (opens in a new tab)

https://www.ai.study.fau.eu/prospective-students/master-a... (opens in a new tab)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Artificial Intelligence

Programme-specific documents

Application documents

Your Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Your letter of motivation (VERY IMPORTANT, please tell us WHY you chose AI Master at FAU).

Your secondary school’s leaving certificate (and English translation) (High school certificate).

University entrance exam (if available, e.g. Iran).

Your university certificates (and English translation).

In case you do not have your Bachelor’s certificate at the time of applying to FAU we need a confirmation of your university that you will receive it soon. If your degree is from a non-EU country, you will have to present your full certificate on the day you enroll. It is not possible to enroll into a course and present your certificate at a later date.

The international transcript (grades sheet) of the courses you have attended.

Your university’s module descriptions of the required courses (see below).

TOEFL score report OR other comparable proof of English language ability (certificates from language learning apps like DuoLingo are not sufficient!).

If your Bachelor degree was taught exclusively in English, a confirmation of the university is sufficient.

APS certificate (required for India, Vietnam and China).

Any certificates of English or German language courses you have taken part in.

GRE is not mandatory, but if you have a certificate it is very helpful.

Incomplete applications will not be considered!

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 Artificial Intelligence at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)

Application procedure

The application for the master program must be submitted online, via the campo portal (see video below).

Register an account in the FAU-IdM System.

Sign in at the campo portal.

Submit your online application (in campo).

Wait for notification from FAU.

Selection process

The full application documents will be evaluated by two professors. The results of the evaluation will be submitted to the admissions committee.

The admissions committee decides on your admission to the master program.

All applicants external to FAU are invited to take part in an online screening test via a secure evaluation platform, the dates of which will be announced at least one week prior. The test will take the form of an open-book exam, last for 60 minutes and includes questions on all the important areas shown above (algorithmics, theoretical CS, logic, databases, mathematics,…). All further details will be communicated to applicants upon announcement of the date.

You are not at any point required to sent any documents as hard copies.

The Master Office will check your documents with regard to the formal requirements.

If your application meets the formal requirements you will officially be admitted into the program.

Application quick facts

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Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität

Erlangen-Nürnberg

Schlossplatz 4

91054 Erlangen

Germany

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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

New students from outside the EU and EEA pay 4,000 EUR per semester from Summer 2027. Students who enrolled before Summer 2027 may be exempt. This does not include the semester contribution.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

2%

3 accepted out of 158 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 158 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 158 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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