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About the programme
The University of Passau is a renowned institution located in Germany, known for its high-quality education and research opportunities. The MSc Artificial Intelligence Engineering course offered at the university is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of artificial intelligence. The program covers a wide range of topics including machine learning, robotics, natural language processing, and computer vision. Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience in the field of artificial intelligence. The University of Passau's MSc Artificial Intelligence Engineering course is ideal for students looking to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of AI.
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How to apply
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Artificial Intelligence Engineering at University of Passau
English language
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Unless English was the language of instruction for your prior university education, you should provide a language certificate at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), such as:
TOEFL (567 paper-based, 87 internet-based, ITP 543 'silver' or better)
IELTS (score 5.5)
Cambridge English Language Assessment at level 'Advanced' (CAE) or 'Proficiency' (CPE)
or an equivalent English language certificate. A first degree or secondary education completed exclusively in English also counts as proof of English-language proficiency.
German language
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To facilitate living in Germany, you should ideally also have German language skills at level A1 CEFR (beginner's level). If cannot provide a certificate but meet all other requirements, you will still be admitted to the programme; however, you will complete a compulsory beginner's German course during the first year of study on top of your regular modules.
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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our certificate and transcript must demonstrate that your undergraduate degree had a computer science and/or mathematics component of at least 120 ECTS credits.
The computer science component must amount to at least 40 ECTS credits
The mathematics component (which may include modules in theoretical computer science) must amount to at least 35 ECTS credits
If you completed a four-year non-ECTS degree, the 120 ECTS credit requirement is deemed to be met if two-thirds of your credit points were earned in computer science/mathematics-related modules/courses
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APS verification
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
You have an undergraduate university degree in computer science or mathematics with a computer science/mathematics component of at least 120 ECTS credits.
Out of these 120 ECTS credits:
at least 35 ECTS credits must have been earned in mathematics modules/courses, including theoretical computer science
at least 40 ECTS credits must have been earned in computer science modules/courses
If you completed a four-year non-ECTS degree, the 120 ECTS credit requirement is deemed to be met if two-thirds of your credit points were earned in computer science/mathematics-related modules/courses.
This is further qualified as follows:
Your degree must have been earned over a course of study of a standard length of three years or more.
The final grade for your first degree must be 2.7 or better under the German marking system, or the relevant equivalent final grade in a foreign marking system.
If your final grade is not 2.7 (or the equivalent foreign grade) or better, you may still apply if you can prove that you ranked among the best 70% of graduates within your particular degree programme in the academic year in which your final certificate was issue
A first degree or secondary education completed exclusively in English also counts as proof of English-language proficiency.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Programme-specific documents
Documents you must submit with your application
A chronological curriculum vitae.
A certified copy of your relevant first degree certificate and transcripts of your results, showing a final grade of 2.7 or better according to the German grading scale (foreign grades will be converted after we receive your application). Alternatively, you can present a confirmation from your university's examinations office showing that your results were ranked among the best 70% of your cohort.
Your certificate and transcript must demonstrate that your undergraduate degree had a computer science and/or mathematics component of at least 120 ECTS credits.
The computer science component must amount to at least 40 ECTS credits
The mathematics component (which may include modules in theoretical computer science) must amount to at least 35 ECTS credits
If you completed a four-year non-ECTS degree, the 120 ECTS credit requirement is deemed to be met if two-thirds of your credit points were earned in computer science/mathematics-related modules/courses
If you attained your undergraduate degree outside Germany, you must submit evidence that your degree included at least 10 ECTS credits for a project that involved independent study using scientific methods, set deadlines, and a requirement to present written findings at the end. To do this, you should submit an English or German-language abstract/summary of your undergraduate dissertation/bachelor's thesis/final year project or an academic research paper or publication that demonstrates your ability to solve a scientific research problem independently. It is highly recommended that you include a hyperlink to an electronic version of the entire text of your original-language work.
You may be required to submit additional documents depending on the country where you have acquired your academic qualifications. Please see uni-assist's country-specific information page for details.
A copy of the identity page of your passport. EU citizens may send a copy of their national identity card instead. Please black out sensitive information, such as the passport number, but make sure your name, nationality and date of birth are clearly legible.
Application during the final semester of your undergraduate degree
If, at the time of your application, you cannot provide your degree certificate due to still being enrolled in the final semester of your undergraduate degree programme, you must submit the transcript of records thus far available. If admitted to the programme, you must then complete all modules and submit all work for your undergraduate degree before the start of teaching on the Master's programme.
You must include the following language certificates with your application
If neither your native language nor your language of schooling was English, you must provide proof of English language skills equivalent to level B2 CEFR.
If neither your native language nor your language of schooling was German, you will have to provide proof of German language skills equivalent to level A1 CEFR by the end of the first year of study in Passau.
Certified copies
Please submit certified copies of your certificates - never originals! Documents you send in with your application are not returned to you.
Certified translations
If any of your documents are written in a language other than English or German, you will additionally have to have them translated by a certified translator.
This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Artificial Intelligence Engineering at University of Passau
Application procedure
Selection process
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Application quick facts
Apply via
Via uni-assist
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APS
Required for Enrollment
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
75 EUR
Address
Please send your application package complete with all required documents by post or courier service to the following address:
Universität Passau
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
104 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,112 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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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
3%
1 accepted out of 35 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.89
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.89
Best admitted grade
German scale
2.25
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 35 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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