Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) · Nuremberg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Erlangen
Apply by
Register by 31 May 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Application documents Curriculum Vitae (CV) Letter of Motivation Secondary school leaving certificate (high school certificate) University entrance exam (if applicable, e.g. Iran) University certificates the international transcript of records (grades sheet) of the attended courses the university’s module descriptions of the required courses (see below) A TOEFL or IELTS score report OR other comparable proof of B2 English language skills (MOI of Bachelor's degree accepted). APS certificate (required for India , Vietnam and China ) A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a comparable international standardised graduate admissions test, such as a Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is required for non-EU applicants. More specifically, this regulation refers to international applicants whose nationality is not that of a signatory state to the Lisbon Convention . All applicants should meet the following criteria: Completion of an excellent Bachelor's degree or a corresponding qualification in computer science, in a related scientific or technical field, or in mathematics Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or an equivalent achievement amounting to 12 ECTS Proficiency and experien
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc English: telc English B2 Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 80 Reading: 20 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 Reading: 20 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20 IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 February - 31 May
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About this programme

The Master's programme in AI at FAU is designed to give graduates a solid understanding of artificial intelligence that is broad in application, intersecting with other disciplines, and is deep and well-founded in the academic methodologies of the field. The degree programme offers a broad variety of topics and specialisations, and a wide range of applications and research groups. The Department of Computer Science provides broad opportunities for “hands-on” project work and practical sessions. In contrast to data science-oriented programmes, the AI programme focuses on the constructive modelling and implementation of algorithms, data structures, neural networks and their respective applications. The programme takes a minimum of four semesters. The main purpose of the last semester is the preparation of the Master’s thesis. The thesis is intended to introduce students to research work at the university. Admission The central qualification factor for admission to the Master’s programme in AI is a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Applications based on degrees from related fields may also be successful if they fit the academic profile of the programme. All applicants are required to attend an online admissions test and pass it with at least a good result in order to guarantee familiarity with the material necessary to successfully participate in the Master’s-level courses of this programme. The application for the Master's programme is usually only possible for the winter

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