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M.Sc. Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS)

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 31 Mar
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About the programme

The University of Hamburg is a renowned institution located in the heart of the city. It offers a wide range of courses, including the highly esteemed Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS) program. This course focuses on the development of intelligent systems that can adapt and learn from their environment. Students in the IAS program have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and collaborate with leading experts in the field. The University of Hamburg provides a vibrant and supportive environment for students to thrive and excel in their studies.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS) at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
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CEFR/TELC Level >= at least B2 in all categories or C1

IELTS >= Overall band 6.5 + B2 (*with a minimum subscore of 6.0 for Listening, Comprehension, Speaking, Writing)

TOEFL: IBT >= 90 (*with a minimum subscore of 20 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing),

PBT >= 575, CBT >= 230

Cambridge >= CAE or CPE

The medium of instruction of your degree is not sufficient proof of English Language Proficiency! Please read the detailed explanation of alternative cases of providing proof of the English Proficiency in our wiki: minimum requirements.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field insofar as 60 ECTS credit points were acquired in the core field of computer science. The 60 ECTS are counted without courses in maths, core engineering, soft skills, electrical engineering courses, economics, etc. Please provide evidence of the 60 ECTS or more in a self-made table, listing the core computer science courses of your transcript of records. Please read the detailed explanation in our wiki: formal requirements.

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field insofar as 60 ECTS credit points were acquired in the core field of computer science.

APS verification

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

Prerequisites

The minimum requirements:

1. 60 ECTS in core computer science (opens in a new tab)

1. A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field insofar as 60 ECTS credit points were acquired in the core field of computer science. Any kind of maths, economics, management, electrical engineering, soft skills courses do not count. Please use this table template (opens in a new tab) and fill in only your finished core Computer Science subjects. Please provide all the information asked for in the table. Please also read the explanation in the wiki. (opens in a new tab) Note, that you have to explain courses with meaningless names like „Project“ or „Thesis“; you have to provide extra proof that the course has a significant computer science content (e.g., via an official module description/ letter of recommendation). Do not send full handbooks. The table has to be precise and well-structured.

2. English language proficiency (opens in a new tab)

1. CEFR/TELC Level >= at least B2 in all categories or C1

2. IELTS >= Overall band 6.5 + B2 (*with a minimum subscore of 6.0 for Listening, Comprehension, Speaking, Writing)

3. TOEFL: IBT >= 90 (*with a minimum subscore of 20 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing),

4. PBT >= 575, CBT >= 230

5. Cambridge >= CAE or CPE

*You still have to reach the overall minimum level

The medium of instruction of your degree is not sufficient proof of English Language Proficiency! Please read the detailed explanation of alternative cases of providing proof of the English Proficiency in our wiki: minimum requirements (opens in a new tab).

Quick-Check Service of the minimum requirements:

As an extra service: Every year from November to January the IAS-Team offers a voluntary preliminary quick check of whether you meet the minimum requirements.

For receiving an answer please provide:

  • Evidence of your 60+ ECTS by filling in the IAS table template (opens in a new tab)
  • Fill in all the information in the table-template and provide the official documents proving the information
  • Transcript (+highlighted information (see table template)) + Diploma Supplement
  • Fill in all fields on the cover-letter-form (opens in a new tab) asking for information regarding your personal and academic information on the cover-letter-form. But do not send a CV, Motivational letter or the STiNE form.
  • English Certificate (if you have or information which Proficiency Test you will take)
  • via Email ask nicely for a quick check (Contact us here) (opens in a new tab)
  • Note: emails with missing information will be deleted

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS)

Programme-specific documents

https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/Info/Studium/MSc/I... (opens in a new tab)

Filled in cover letter form

CV

Letter of motivation

Proof of English language proficiency

Transcript of Records

Filled out table of 60 ECTS in core computer science – please use the form provided here

Bachelor Certificate

Diploma Supplement

Your Grade

The corresponding grading scale

Recognition of foreign educational qualifications

additional documents

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 Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS) at University of Hamburg

Application procedure

https://www.master-intelligent-adaptive-systems.com/apply... (opens in a new tab)

1. You meet the minimum requirements

2. Your application contains all required documents

3. You submit your application before the deadline on the STiNE portal (31 March 11:59 pm UCT+2 every year)

4. Your application needs to be self-contained: additional information or explanations are not forwarded to the selection committee. The selection committee does accept links as the only source of important/official/required documents.

Selection process

Approximately the best 5% of ranked applications receive a letter of acceptance. The following three criteria are rated individually and then combined: with 1. accounting for 40%, and 2. and 3. accounting for 30% each. Meaning hypothetically a perfect application can receive a maximum of 100%.

40% Motivation: The quality of your motivational letter, in particular concerning your continuing education, further professional qualifications, relevant experience, intercultural competence, and the reasons why you chose the IAS Master, why Universität Hamburg, why Hamburg, and why Germany. Here you can find out more about questions your motivational letter should answer. This part of your assessment may also include a phone/email interview.

30% Bachelor: The result of the highest obtained degree and the comparability of its content to the B.Sc. Informatik at Universität Hamburg (transcript, table, your grade with grading scale, degree certificate, recognition of foreign qualification)

30% Experience: Relevant professional or academic work experience and international experience gained through study or work abroad (a clear CV, transcript, letter of motivation, if applicable letter of recommendation).

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

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Required for Application

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Application fee

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You can send the required application documents as simple copies. However, please be aware that once you have been sent a letter of acceptance by the CampusCenter (central administration), you have to send certified/attested copies of your language certificate, your university entrance qualification (e.g. high school certificate), and your bachelor's degree certificate to prove the authenticity of those documents together with the matriculation form within 14 days to the "Team for Application and Admission" (Ger: Team Bewerbung und Zulassung) at the CampusCenter of the Universität Hamburg. Therefore, we highly recommend preparing certified/attested copies of all the relevant documents upfront. The central administration team (CampusCenter Team for your enrolment, located at the city center) and the IAS Team (for your application and later your studies, located at the Department of Informatics, Hamburg Stellingen) are two very distinct teams and have nothing to do with the task of the other.

Please send only applications, which meet the formal requirements and contain all required documents in the order 1.-9. to:

Dr. Annika Peters

Universität Hamburg

Department of Informatics / WTM / F-214

Vogt-Kölln-Straße 30

22527 Hamburg

Germany

If you receive a letter of acceptance please contact the IAS Team asap – so we can send you more onboarding information right away. As we can unfortunately only estimate who exactly, how many, and when you have received a letter of acceptance – you need to contact us first for the onboarding procedure to start.

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

350 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,604 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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There are no tuition fees for this Master's programme.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 3 total applications

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

2.23

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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