Master of Science in Computer Science

Paderborn University · Paderborn, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Paderborn
Apply by
Register by 31 May 2027 + 3 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Paderborn University 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
Applicants need a Bachelor's in Computer Science or in a comparable Bachelor's programme. When submitting the application, we will check whether the Bachelor's degree fulfils this requirement. It is important that applicants have a solid background in the following areas: The Bachelor's programme should contain at least 20 credits in Software Engineering, at least 20 credits in Theoretical Computer Science, at least 15 credits in Technical Informatics and at least 15 credits in Basic Mathematics of Computer Science. The Bachelor's grade must be below 3.0 in the German system (where 1.0 is best). International applicants from non-EU countries need to provide a " GRE Revised General Test " certificate or a " digital master test (dMat) " certificate. The required scores are at least 157 points in "Quantitative Reasoning" and at least 4.0 points in "Analytical Writing". The required overall score for the dMat is a percentile rank of at least 50. An exception is only possible if the Bachelor's grade is very good, i.e. if converted to the German system, the Bachelor's grade needs to be below the threshold of 1.8.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 PTE Academic: 75
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: until 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: until 21 September The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: until 30 November The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the summer semester: until 21 March
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About this programme

Based on their undergraduate experience the students earn additional formal, algorithmic, and mathematical competences as they are enabled to describe and analyse problems with formal methods; acquire up-to-date research results and detailed, deep knowledge from a self-chosen area within the so-called Focus Areas, which are Classical and Quantum Algorithm Design, Computer and Communication Systems, Data Science and Intelligent Systems, Security, and Software Engineering; are enabled to develop solutions to incompletely defined problems; can handle complex, incomplete, and even contradictory information; and can structure and formalise problems and solution approaches. During the Master's study programme the students acquire competences on methods and project management, which enable them to design and implement computing models, systems, and processes; apply innovative methods; develop the area of computing as a scientific discipline; define goals and topics, infer task assignments, organise solutions, lead and represent teams; and assess the non-technical effects of computing systems. Graduates will be able to work in high-level professional positions, as well as continue their qualification with a PhD dissertation.

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