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MScRestricted admission
Master
Scientific Computing
Winter: Sep 30, 2026Summer: Mar 31, 2027
Language
English or German
EURTuition
1,500+ EUR/sem
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Scientific Computing
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Mathematics(Mathematics & Statistics)
How to apply
Channeldirect
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APSRequired for Application
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Scientific Computing at Heidelberg University
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Proof of knowledge of the English language (e.g. successfully completed
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total of at least 90
Points in the areas of reading, listening, speaking and writing in the frame
of the internet-based test (iBT) or knowledge at level B2 of the common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR))
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German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.3
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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The general university entrance qualification, a relevant subject-related university entrance qualification,
a foreign university entrance qualification or one from the responsible
state authority recognized as equivalent university entrance qualification;
2. a professional qualifier acquired with above-average success
Degree in the Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Computer Science or in
Degree programs with essentially the same content at an in or
foreign university with a standard period of study of at least three
Academic years or a degree recognized as equivalent. In individual cases
the respective admissions committee can also apply to students of others
Allow degree programs if the required mathematical qualification
given is.
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Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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1. Letter of motivation (English, 1-2 pages)
. a 1-2 page personally written letter of motivation in English,
in the motives and the specific interest for the inclusion of the
International master's program Scientific Computing conclusively and convincingly
be presented
a letter of motivation containing a tabular list of those stations
of your own training and/or professional career, which
have a connection to the chosen course of study, supplemented by suitable evidence;
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) in table form,
Optional
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
1\. the general higher education entrance qualification, a relevant specialized university entrance qualification, a foreign university entrance qualification or one from the competent university state recognized as an equivalent university entrance qualification
2\. Degree in the Bachelor's Degree Programs Mathematics or Computer Science or in Degree programs with essentially the same content at an in- or foreign university with a standard period of study of at least three Years of study or a degree recognized as equivalent.
3\. Proof of knowledge of the English language (for example, successfully completed Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total of at least 90 Scores in the areas of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing in the frame Internet-based testing (iBT) or knowledge at level B2 of the common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)).
4\. Bachelor grade should 2.3 or better
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proven by the degree according to a) or in another way
Competencies in the following scope:
aa) Mathematics (at least 24 CP in total):
aaa) Basic skills (at least 6 CP each)
- Linear algebra: fields, vector spaces, linear maps,
Change of basis, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, determinants,
Bilinear forms, orthonormality and isometries, including the
Competence in providing independent evidence in the respective field
subject area,
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Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Scientific Computing
Programme-specific documents
The following documents must be submitted as an upload in the application portal heiCO:
All higher education and university diplomas including Transcripts of Records): A Transcript of Records is an official document of the college/university, which lists all academic achievements within a degree programme or within a degree programme combination completely with individual grades and indication of semester or academic year.
In the case of foreign higher education and university certificates, the grading system used at the foreign institution of higher education must be taken from the attached Transcript of Records, as this is required to determine the German equivalent grade. The grading system must indicate both the minimum and maximum grades to be achieved.
If the degree has not been obtained by the end of the application period, a provisional certificate from the university with all the work completed by this deadline must be submitted (provisional transcriptof records). The certificate must show that the course of study will probably be completed by the beginning of the admission semester applied for. If possible, please apply to the Examinations Office responsible for you for proof of the average grade achieved so far for all the work performed up to this point in time.
For German-language degree programmes, proof of knowledge of the German language at the level of the German Language Examination for University Entrance Level 2 (DSH 2) must be submitted at the time of enrolment (does NOT apply to applicants with a German university entrance qualification). Please note: For some German-language Master's degree programmes, a special language level must already be uploaded with the application. Further information, can be found on the homepage at
Language requirements for international students
This proof is not required for English-language Master's degree programmes: .
English-language Master's degree programmes
Applicants with certificates from Vietnam and the PR China and India: original of the APS certificate from the responsible Academic Evaluation Centre
Any further documents and certificates mentioned in your heiCO account.
Further documents
Please refer to the website of the desired degree programme as well as the subject-specific admission regulations or study and examination regulations for detailed information on the subject-specific, additional documents that must be submitted as an upload in the application portal heiCO. If you have any questions about this, please contact the subject-specific student advisory service of the respective Master's degree programme.
Please note: In case of admission, applicants must submit their university entrance qualification at the latest when they enrol at Heidelberg University. We recommend that you also submit these documents with your application for the Master's programme. The proof of the university entrance qualification includes the following documents:
School leaving certificate entitling the holder to pursue higher education in the country of origin (e.g. Abitur, high school diploma, Baccalaureate, etc.), including the corresponding lists of individual grades
If applicable: certificate of the passed assessment test, if such a test was taken in Germany, including the corresponding individual grades overview
If applicable: certificates or transcripts of university entrance examinations passed abroad, including the corresponding list of grades and - if available - the notification of admission from the foreign university. In addition (except for German and English language documents), an officially certified sworn translation in German or English is required.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
Open application portalApostille 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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Step-by-step guide to applying for Scientific Computing at Heidelberg University
Application procedure
Application Link : https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/md/studium/download/zulassu...
1. Application Form(Attached in screenshots).
2. school/highschool certificate granting university access (originals or certified German or English translations).
3.university certificates with grade lists of all courses/full transcripts (originals or certified copies AND (if necessary) certified German or English translations) plus course lists with details on course content.
4.language certificate (European Language Level English B2 or equivalent or TOEFL iBT with score 90 or better out of 120 or IELTS with score 6.5 or better).
Remark: If you come from a country with English as teaching language, please see the FAQ for replacements of the English certificate.
5.letter of motivation (English, 1-2 pages).
6.Curriculum Vitae (CV) in table form.
7.signed statement that the candidate did never forfeit the examination claim in a master's program on Scientific Computing or a differently named master's program with largely the same content (sample in the FAQs).
8. further evidence for admission (letter of reference etc.) if available.
All documents must be included in one envelope. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
Heidelberg University continuously accepts applications. Applications that arrive before June 15th will be considered for the next winter term (starting October), applications before November 15th will be considered for the next summer term (starting April of the next year). We strongly suggest that you apply much earlier (at least 2 months!). If you get accepted, you will have an early notification and thus much more time to apply for visa, arrange accommodation etc.
The foreign admission office will check your application data and certificates. Only if the application is complete and fullfills the formal criteria will the foreign admission office transfer the application to the Faculty for Mathematics and Computer Science for the decision on the admission.
Postal Address:-
Akademisches Auslandsamt
Admission Office Master Programs
Seminarstrasse 2
D-69117 Heidelberg
Selection process
1. Based on the application data, the faculty verifies individually for each candidate if he/she fulfils the application criteria. This includes a check on the topics and content of the bachelor program which the candidate has attended and the grades achieved in this education.
2.Upon positive evaluation central admission office will issue an admission slip to the applicant which entitles him/her to enroll into the master course at the central office for enrollment of Heidelberg University. The faculty and the office of HGS MathComp will also issue letters of invitation for use in visa applications.
3. The entire evaluation process - from the arrival of the application in the foreign admission office until the final decision by the faculty - usually takes between 6 - 8 weeks.
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0 accepted out of 2 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
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