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M.Sc. Computer Science

University of Stuttgart Stuttgart

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
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  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jan
    Next deadline

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About the programme

The Master's in Computer Science at the University of Stuttgart is a four-semester, English-taught programme covering fields such as robotics, visual computing, service technology and engineering, database systems, and parallel and distributed systems. At the start you choose a major: Autonomous Systems in Computer Science, Service Technology and Engineering, or Visual Computing. The core modules of your major give you specialist knowledge, and you can add courses from the programme catalogue to match your interests and skills. Stuttgart sits in a major European technology region, with many company headquarters and research labs nearby, which opens job opportunities in industry and academia. Requirements include a Bachelor's of at least 6 semesters in computer science, software engineering or a closely related subject, and English at C1 level; German is not required for admission.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Computer Science at University of Stuttgart

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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English skills of at least level C1. You will need either:

Recognized certificates (e.g. TOEFL ibt 95 points or IELTS Band 7)

or

At least six semesters on a Bachelor’s study program in the English language.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a duration of at least 6 semesters in Computer Science, Software Engineering or in a subject closely related. The complete information on the admission process, required knowledge of English, and the criteria for the assessment of professional suitability can be found in the admission regulations.

https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/study/study-programs/Comp... (opens in a new tab)

Supplementary Form

Tests and documents

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

General requirement is a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a duration of at least 6 semesters in Computer Science, Software Engineering or in a subject closely related. The complete information on the admission process, required knowledge of English, and the criteria for the assessment of professional suitability can be found in the admission regulations.

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree of at least six semester’s length (or equivalent qualification)
  • Degree in the particular study program or a study program with very similar content
  • Other requirements may apply depending on the study program. Please refer to the Admission Regulations  (opens in a new tab)[de] for specific admissions criteria

For an admission, you need to prove sufficient knowledge of the English language on CEFR level C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Please note that you don't need a proof for German language proficiency (since the program is taught in English).

Please find more details in this document:

Accepted proofs are: • TOEFL IBT 95 points • IELTS band 7.0 or better (academic) • Cambridge ESOL CAE/CPE University of Cambridge ESOL exams • Oxford Test of English Advanced (C1) • PTE Academic Score 76 or better • telc: telc University B2/C1 (result „very good“); telc C1 / C2 (general examination) • Gateway to Master’s - Certificate (University of Stuttgart- Language Center)

Medium of Instruction (MOI)”, e.g. certificate confirming your bachelor’s program was conducted in English, is not accepted.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Computer Science

Programme-specific documents

1. Bachelor Degree Certificate.

2. Transcript with grade.

3. Letter of Admission(when you got).

4. Course Catalog with the description of the bachelor degree.

5. Certificate of additional degree.

Documents link : https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/study/application/online/... (opens in a new tab)

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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Required for Application

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Low

Address

Dr Katrin Schneider, Universitätsstraße 38, 70569 Stuttgart

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

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

Additional fee information

From the winter semester 2017/2018 onwards, degree-seeking students from non-EU countries are required to pay 1, 500 EUR in tuition fees per semester.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

43%

3 accepted out of 7 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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