Human-Centered Intelligent System (HCIS) (MSc)

• requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field from an internationally recognized university;
• is completely offered in English (thus, no German language proficiency is required);

• An applicant must have a first degree in Computer Science or closely related field awarded by an internationally recognised university-level institution. This can be a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or other closely related discipline. We strongly recommend that an applicant should have a _minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 65%_ in his/her computer science or closely related undergraduate / bachelor degree
• An applicant must have one Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test result that meets all of the following requirements (see exception below)_:_
• quantitative reasoning score: above 75th percentile (among 25% best)
• verbal reasoning score: above 15th percentile (among 85% best)
• The GRE test results must be submitted with the application for admission, i.e. the GRE test results must be submitted before the application for admission deadline.
• You can optionally submit the GRE test results to RWTH Aachen University via ETS using the ETS code for RWTH Aachen University, which is 8504 (Aachen U Technology). However, independent of that you always need to upload the GRE test results document in RWTH Aachen University’s online application portal.

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• The GRE general test result must be provided with the application for admission before the application for admission deadline. It cannot be handed in after the application for admission deadline.
• Exception: The GRE is not required for applicants with citizenship of the European Union or European Economic Area or who completed their secondary education in Germany (to be more precise, they have to be what is called “_Bildungsinländerinnen oder Bildungsinländer_” in German).
• Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (IBT) with a result of at least 90 points

[Sprachanforderungen+Englisch.pdf](about:blank)

Admission requirements for the Master's program include a completed Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field. Applicants with other degrees are evaluated individually to determine eligibility

An applicant should have performed above average in their undergraduate studies and must have a _substantial background in computer science and mathematic_s. This means that an applicant must have qualifications (from a university) with contents matching the contents of the subjects listed below. The subjects match qualifications that are part of RWTH Aachen University’s [Bachelor in Computer Science](https://online.rwth-aachen.de/RWTHonline/pl/ui/$ctx/wbstp...).

[HCIS- Application for Admission – Studiencenter Informatik](https://sc.informatik.rwth-aachen.de/en/studium/master/ma...)

Prepare the module descriptions document

For the application for admission, you need to upload a module description document describing the subjects / courses that are relevant to the application for admission to the HCIS master program. Please consider the following when preparing the module descriptions document as this helps us process your application quickly and correctly (without overlooking any of your qualifications):

• Provide a matching of the requirements: Add a cover sheet in front of the module descriptions document(s) and write down on this cover sheet which of the courses you passed fit to which of the special admission requirements.
• Provide an easy to search document: Add on the cover sheet for every course you passed that is relevant for matching the special admission requirements the page number of the respective module description. If possible, provide a searchable PDF module description document.
• Provide a complete document: Make sure to provide official descriptions of all courses relevant to meeting the special admission requirements of your application.
• Provide a list of open (not yet completed) exams: If you have not yet completed all courses relevant to meeting the special admission requirements, but you will soon, note this down in the cover sheet. If we do know about these courses, you might be admitted based on the condition that you later prove that you completed the exams.

The candidate needs to provide credits in the following areas:

• At least 28 CP from the field of applied computer science, including:
• min. 8 CP in programming
• min. 8 CP in data structures and algorithms
• min. 6 CP in databases and information systems
• min. 6 CP in elements of machine learning and data science
• min. 6 CP in software technology
• At least 18 cp from the field of computer engineering, including:
• min. 6 CP in computer & electrical engineering
• min. 6 CP in operating systems and system software
• min. 4 CP in IT security
• min. 6 CP in data communication and security
• At least 18 CP from the field of theoretical computer science, including:
• min. 6 CP in formal systems, automats and processes
• min. 6 CP in computability and complexity
• min. 6 CP in mathematical logic
• At least 26 CP from the field of mathematics, including:
• min. 6 CP in discrete structures
• min. 8 CP in mathematical analysis
• min. 6 CP in linear algebra
• min. 6 CP in applied stochastics

In case substantial background knowledge is missing, a bridging course can be assigned as an additional programme requirement. If more than 22 CP are missing, the candidate is not accepted for admission. Please note that we do not check for eligibility before the application deadline or via e-mail.