Artificial intelligence

Completed higher education degree of 210 ECTS and an overall grade of 2.5 or higher in the fields of Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field of study completed at a German higher education institution or equivalent. (With less ECTS, admission is possible under certain conditions.)

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1. From the Bachelor's programme, an applicant must have at least 20 ECTS credits in mathematics, which in particular provide sufficient knowledge in the areas of statistics/probability theory, (linear) algebra and calculus. The following list of topics is not complete, and should give a first idea: Real and Complex Numbers, Vectors and Vector Spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, Matrices and Linear Algebra (arithmetic with matrices, trace and determinant, systems of linear equations, linear mappings, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors), Calculus (sequences and series, limits of functions and continuity, differential and integral calculus in one variable, Taylor series), Advanced Linear Algebra (eigenvalue problems and their applications, matrix decomposition methods), Numerical Methods (interpolation methods, optimisation problems and algorithms), Probability Theory (basic concepts: events, Kolmogorov's probability, conditional probability and independence, discrete and continuous random variables, expected value and variance, key distributions: binomial, hyper-geometric, Poisson, exponential, normal, sums of random variables, central limit theorem), Inferential Statistics (point and interval estimates, significance tests).

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3. From the Bachelor's programme, an applicant must have at least 15 ECTS credits in computer science, which provide sufficient knowledge in the areas of both practical computer science (typically demonstrated by courses in databases, operating systems, software engineering or distributed systems) and theoretical computer science (typically demonstrated by courses in algorithms and data structures, automaton theory, complexity theory or logic).

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5. We expect good to very good grades in all these subjects relevant to the Master's programme, i.e. especially in mathematics and the theoretical and practical computer science subjects. This must be proven by submitting the Bachelor's programme transcript.

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7. We expect application-oriented, advanced skills in programming (e.g., in Python), typically demonstrated by work samples from programming projects, internships or laboratories, providing access to public repositories would be good.

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9. We want to see the applicant's Bachelor's thesis, which must deal with a scientific problem (if possible with the corresponding source code).

We strongly recommend English language skills at level C1!

Applicants must prove their English language proficiency at level B2 (CEFR).

Proof of the required English language skills must be submitted by the time of enrolment (beginning of March for the summer semester) at the latest.

Non-native speakers must demonstrate knowledge of the German language at A2 level of CEFR. This proficiency level with corresponding certificate can also be achieved within the first two semesters of your studies.

Admission to the Master’s programme MAI is subject to a number of conditions. Further information can be found on the [programme pages](https://mai.thws.de/en/prospective-students/application/).

To check if the requirements are met it is important that the [MAI application form](https://mai.thws.de/fileadmin/redaktion/bildmaterial/MAI/...) provided on the website is completed and uploaded via the [THWS Campusportal](https://campusportal.thws.de/).

You will find further information about the start of studies and the schedule on the [MAI website](https://mai.thws.de/en/) in good time.

The course and examination language is English.

For being able to participate in this degree programme, we highly recommend a general English proficiency up to the level C1 (CEFR), sound English proficiency of the level B2 (CEFR) is a requirement.

In the case of applicants with English higher education entrance qualifications, this language proficiency will be assumed.

Furthermore, evidence of proficiency in German on level A2 (CEFR) has to be provided. This level of language command, along with a corresponding certificate, can also be achieved within the first two semesters of the degree programme. (This offer is not available for German native speakers.) For more information regarding Application and Admission, please refer to the pages of our [Department of Student Affairs (HSST)](https://www.thws.de/en/services-and-support/application-e...).