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MSc
Master
Digital Engineering
Winter: May 15, 2027Summer: Nov 15, 2026
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (277.9 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Digital Engineering
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Digital Engineering at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Foreign students must prove knowledge of German or English on level C1 according to the Common European Framework (e.g. DSH, TestDaF or TOEFL, IELTS, CAE.)
https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/Study/Study+Programme...
German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Minimum ECTS credits
180
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MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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The requirement for admission is a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in computer science, a closely computer science related discipline or an engineering-related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2,500 on the German scale. The standard duration of the preceding Bachelor's degree program must be at least 6 semesters or cover 180 ECTS credits.
Applicants must prove basic knowledge of computer science with
(a) Minimum of 20 CP (ECTS) in computer science courses (including projects in Digital Engineering)
or
(b) Minimum of one year professional experience in the field of computer science whereas one year can compensate 10 CP (ECTS) of missing courses of computer science.
https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/Study/Study+Programme...
1.The standard duration of the preceding Bachelor's degree program must be at least 6 semesters or cover 180 ECTS credits.
2.Applicants must prove basic knowledge of computer science with
(a) Minimum of 20 CP (ECTS) in computer science courses (including projects in Digital Engineering)
or
(b) Minimum of one year professional experience in the field of computer science whereas one year can compensate 10 CP (ECTS) of missing courses of computer science.
Minimum of one year professional experience in the field of computer science whereas one year can compensate 10 CP (ECTS) of missing courses of computer science.- Required only if the credits are missing.
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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APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
The requirement for admission is a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in computer science, a closely computer science related discipline or an engineering-related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2,500 on the German scale. The standard duration of the preceding Bachelor's degree program must be at least 6 semesters or cover 180 ECTS credits.
Applicants must prove basic knowledge of computer science with
(a) Minimum of 20 CP (ECTS) in computer science courses (including projects in Digital Engineering)
or
(b) Minimum of one year professional experience in the field of computer science whereas one year can compensate 10 CP (ECTS) of missing courses of computer science.
The Master Digital Engineering can be studied in German or English. The studies can be performed completely in English (no German language skills required). Thus foreign students must prove knowledge of German or English on level C1 according to the Common European Framework (e.g. DSH, TestDaF or TOEFL, IELTS, CAE.) Detailed information about the Master DE can be found [here](https://www.inf.ovgu.de/inf/en/Study/Before+you+start+stu...). application instructions [here](https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/International/Incomin...).
Candidates fulfilling these requirements are further subject to a process of [ eligibility assessment,](https://www.inf.ovgu.de/Studium/W%C3%A4hrend+des+Studiums...) conducted according to the regulations. Applicants have to fill out and submit the following [ form](http://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg_media/Deliverables+for+El...) and the required documents.
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Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Digital Engineering
Programme-specific documents
1.Application form
2.Passport Certificates
3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate
4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts
5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate
6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)
7.SOP
8. LOR's
9.CV
10. ECTS Form(if any)
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.
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Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
MediumAddress
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uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
GERMANY
- You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
277.9 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,460 – 12,460 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
100%
7 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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