4 semesters
Bilingual
Free (400 EUR/sem)
Winter and Summer
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Specialization
The Göttingen master's program in Applied Computer Science is characterized in particular by its interdisciplinary profile. In cooperation with other faculties of the University of Göttingen, we offer a variety of study specialisations. By choosing one of these specialisations, you will gain in-depth knowledge in an application domain and will be able to contribute to current research topics in the corresponding application areas Applied System Engineering Bioinformatics Data Science Digital Humanities Geoinformatics Ecological Informatics Medical Informatics Computational Neuroscience Law and Computer Science Business Information Systems Scientific Computing
Fields of study
How to apply
What you need to apply for Applied Computer Science at University of Gottingen
not required-If the requisite degree has not yet been awarded, a minimum of 150 ECTS is required for application
A bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science or a closely related degree program with at least 180 ECTS. If the requisite degree has not yet been awarded, a minimum of 150 ECTS is required for application.
At least 90 ECTS have to be successfully completed in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Science or Engineering, of which at least 60 ECTS have to be successfully completed in Computer Science or Applied Computer Science and at least 15 ECTS in Mathematics, Natural Science or Engineering.
[ZZO MA Ang.Informatik AM2021\_engl.pdf (uni-goettingen.de)](https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/document/download/ecff5b...)
English language proficiency CEFR C1
OR
English language proficiency CEFR B2 and German language proficiency equivalent to DSH level 2.
If English was the exclusive teaching language of your degree programme, this is sufficient to proof English language proficiency at level C1 and thus fulfill the language requirements. In the course of your online application, please provide an official document of your university stating the medium of instruction.
If you can proof English language proficiency at level C1 ([list of possible proofs](https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/630842.html)), German language proficiency is not required.
All international applicants are required to pass an online aptitude test, which examines a wide range of topics in Computer Science. At the end of the application period, you will receive an email containing a personal link to the aptitude test and login credentials. The test will take about 60 minutes and has to be completed within a few days. The test result will be part of the selection procedure.
If you are on the shortlist for the programme, you will be invited to a personal interview which will be conducted via video call.
What to prepare for your application to Applied Computer Science
Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records (German or English) [PDF, PNG, JPG]
Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English or German [PDF]
Proof of English proficiency [PDF, PNG, JPG]
If required: Proof of German proficiency [PDF, PNG, JPG]
If English was the exclusive teaching language of your degree programme, this is sufficient to proof English language proficiency at level C1 and thus fulfill the language requirements. In the course of your online application, please provide an official document of your university stating the medium of instruction.
A personal statement (up to 300 words) in English or German, addressing your motivation to study Applied Computer Science. You should describe due to which skills and personal interests you think you are qualified for the study programme.
Aptitude test: All international applicants from non-EU countries are required to pass an online aptitude test, which examines a wide range of topics in computer science. At the end of the application period, you will receive an email containing a personal link to the aptitude test and login credentials. The test will take about 60 minutes and has to be completed within a few days. The test result will be part of the selection procedure.
For application, APS certificate is not required. Please also refer to our list of required documents at our homepage:
Please note that the entire application process is conducted online only. No hard copies are required.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Address
Georg-August-University Göttingen
Student Advisory Service
Goldschmidtstr. 7
37077 Göttingen
Institute of Computer Science
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Göttingen
Goldschmidtstr. 7
37077 Göttingen
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
400 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,704 – 12,704 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.
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Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 11 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.38
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 11 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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