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M.Sc. Applied Computer Science

University of Gottingen Göttingen

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  • Winter and summer
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  • Bilingual
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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Apr
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About the programme

Applied Computer Science is an MSc at the University of Göttingen's Institute of Computer Science. It takes 4 semesters and 120 ECTS, is taught in German and English, and you can start in the winter or summer semester. The programme deepens computer science in theory and practice and connects it closely with an application area, preparing you for research and demanding professional roles. In the core studies you gain in-depth knowledge of systems-oriented computer science. In the professionalisation area you shape your profile and build professional and interdisciplinary skills, and in cooperation with other faculties you choose a specialisation in an application area. You also learn to structure, formalise and model application areas through models and simulations, and to develop software systems with attention to adaptability and human-computer interaction. Project work in research groups strengthens the practical side, and you write your Master's thesis in your chosen specialisation.

Specialization

The Göttingen master's program in Applied Computer Science is characterized in particular by its interdisciplinary profile. In cooperation with other faculties of the University of Göttingen, we offer a variety of study specialisations. By choosing one of these specialisations, you will gain in-depth knowledge in an application domain and will be able to contribute to current research topics in the corresponding application areas Applied System Engineering Bioinformatics Data Science Digital Humanities Geoinformatics Ecological Informatics Medical Informatics Computational Neuroscience Law and Computer Science Business Information Systems Scientific Computing

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Applied Computer Science at University of Gottingen

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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not required-If the requisite degree has not yet been awarded, a minimum of 150 ECTS is required for application

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APS certificate
Required for Enrollment

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

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science or a closely related degree program with at least 180 ECTS. If the requisite degree has not yet been awarded, a minimum of 150 ECTS is required for application.

At least 90 ECTS have to be successfully completed in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Science or Engineering, of which at least 60 ECTS have to be successfully completed in Computer Science or Applied Computer Science and at least 15 ECTS in Mathematics, Natural Science or Engineering.

ZZO MA Ang.Informatik AM2021_engl.pdf (uni-goettingen.de) (opens in a new tab)

English language proficiency CEFR C1

OR

English language proficiency CEFR B2 and German language proficiency equivalent to DSH level 2.

If English was the exclusive teaching language of your degree programme, this is sufficient to proof English language proficiency at level C1 and thus fulfill the language requirements. In the course of your online application, please provide an official document of your university stating the medium of instruction.

If you can proof English language proficiency at level C1 (list of possible proofs (opens in a new tab)), German language proficiency is not required.

All international applicants are required to pass an online aptitude test, which examines a wide range of topics in Computer Science. At the end of the application period, you will receive an email containing a personal link to the aptitude test and login credentials. The test will take about 60 minutes and has to be completed within a few days. The test result will be part of the selection procedure.

If you are on the shortlist for the programme, you will be invited to a personal interview which will be conducted via video call.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Applied Computer Science

Programme-specific documents

Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records (German or English) [PDF, PNG, JPG]

Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English or German [PDF]

Proof of English proficiency [PDF, PNG, JPG]

If required: Proof of German proficiency [PDF, PNG, JPG]

If English was the exclusive teaching language of your degree programme, this is sufficient to proof English language proficiency at level C1 and thus fulfill the language requirements. In the course of your online application, please provide an official document of your university stating the medium of instruction.

A personal statement (up to 300 words) in English or German, addressing your motivation to study Applied Computer Science. You should describe due to which skills and personal interests you think you are qualified for the study programme.

Aptitude test: All international applicants from non-EU countries are required to pass an online aptitude test, which examines a wide range of topics in computer science. At the end of the application period, you will receive an email containing a personal link to the aptitude test and login credentials. The test will take about 60 minutes and has to be completed within a few days. The test result will be part of the selection procedure.

For application, APS certificate is not required. Please also refer to our list of required documents at our homepage:

Please note that the entire application process is conducted online only. No hard copies are required.

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

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Enrollment

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

Application fee

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Address

Georg-August-University Göttingen

Student Advisory Service

Goldschmidtstr. 7

37077 Göttingen

Institute of Computer Science

Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

University of Göttingen

Goldschmidtstr. 7

37077 Göttingen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

400 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,704 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 11 total applications

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

2.38

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 11 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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