Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a closely related subject.
Minimum standard period of study: 3 years.
GPA (German System) 3.00
GPA Comment
Grade of at least "satisfactory" (3.0) according to the German grading system.
Additional Qualification
The test score from the GRE general revised test (only mandatory for applicants with a university degree not falling under the Lisbon Convention, for more information see below) and the grade are important components, but are set in relation to other admission requirements. For instance, if the majority of required admission requirements match (e.g. outstanding performance, above average grade etc.) and also the subject qualification is given, then an applicant can also compensate for a lower GRE score (< 155).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: At least C.
IELTS
min 6
TOEFL iBT
min 90
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
English language knowledge can also be proven by evidence of 5 years of continuous English classes, level German secondary school up to Abitur (German equivalent to A-level), minimum grade "befriedigend" or better, successful completion of a minimum of four subject-related courses held in English in a previous relevant degree program or exchange program (ERASMUS, etc) in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, successful completion of a minimum of three subject-related courses in English and the writing of the final thesis in English in a previous relevant degree program in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, or high school or bachelor's degree or study exchange certificate (min. one semester) from an English educational institution from one of the following countries: USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa.
Application & Admission
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Winter semester: May 15th deadline is for applicants who require a visa to study in Germany.
Summer semester: December15th deadline is for applicants who require a visa to study in Germany.
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
No. of places available:
Approx. 30/semester
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
The following documents are part of your application. Please note that this list is not binding. It only serves as an orientation:
Officially certified copy of your bachelor's degree certificate with an official translation into German or English. Students in their final year of study can hand in the degree certificate later.
Officially certified copy of your transcript of records showing subjects taken, credits, and grades obtained, with an official translation into German or English. For applicants enrolled at the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Konstanz, an uncertified transcript of records is sufficient.
Documentation of English language skills (see language requirements).
Table of equivalence. Not applicable for applicants with a B.Sc. degree in computer science or information engineering from the University of Konstanz.
Personal statement questionnaire. A handwritten completion of the form is not acceptable and may lead to a non-review of the application. A handwritten completion of the form is not acceptable and may lead to a non-review of the application.
Full curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages). A handwritten CV is not acceptable and may lead to a non-review of the application.
GRE General Test (official score sheet). If applicable.
Applicants from China, Mongolia, Vietnam. APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy in Beijing, Ulan Bator, Hanoi.
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