Study Applied Computer Science in Germany (2026/27)

Applied Computer Science in Germany

Applied Computer Science programs in Germany equip international students with the skills to develop practical, technology-driven solutions by combining strong theoretical foundations in computer science with a focus on real-world applications across industries. These English-taught degrees cover core topics such as algorithms, data structures, databases, operating systems, and software engineering, while offering specializations in areas like artificial intelligence, data analytics, computer vision, cybersecurity, and human-computer interaction. Students gain hands-on experience through programming projects, hackathons, and internships with leading companies such as SAP, Siemens, IBM, and innovative startups in Germany’s thriving tech hubs in Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg.

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Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Best-ranked German Universities in Applied Computer Science

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Ranking Criteria

Engineering & TechnologyComputer Science and Information Systems

251-300

Technische Universität Dresden

1 program

401-450

TU Dortmund University

2 programs

451-500

University of Göttingen

3 programs

601-650

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

2 programs

751-850

University of Duisburg-Essen

3 programs

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 24,120 euros (per semester)

Master

0 - 5,040 euros (per semester)

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Applied Computer Science study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	15 July	15 July
Bachelor	15 July	15 July

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).