University of Konstanz

Computer and Information Science

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Engineering, Software Engineering
M.Sc.
Degree
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 May/15 Jun
Summer semester: 15 Dec/15 Jan
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Both semesters)
Duration
Free / 1500€
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Both semesters
Mode of admission:
without admission restriction
Application:
directly at the University
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a closely related subject.

Minimum standard period of study: 3 years.

You must have knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Computer science and programming.
  2. Systems.
  3. Mathematics and theoretical foundations.
  4. Other courses in the area of computer science.

A lack of subject relevance cannot be compensated by high scoring in other admission criteria and will result in the exclusion of the application.

The GRE revised General Test is applicable for applicants with a university degree from a country not falling under the Lisbon Convention. A missing GRE test result (if applicable) will lead to an exclusion of the application.

GPA Rate 3.00
GPA Comment

Grade of at least "satisfactory" (3.0) according to the German grading system.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
CERF 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 information provided by university
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

Application Deadlines

Applications are open from:
Winter semester:March 15 (German)March 15 (EU)March 15 (Non EU)
Summer semester:December 01 (German)December 01 (EU)December 01 (Non EU)
Spring semester:
Special Deadline Case:
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:
None
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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Documentation of English language skills (see language requirements).
  4. Table of equivalence. Not applicable for applicants with a B.Sc. degree in computer science or information engineering from the University of Konstanz.
  5. 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.
  6. Full curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages). A handwritten CV is not acceptable and may lead to a non-review of the application.
  7. GRE General Test (official score sheet. Institution Code (DI): 7174); if applicable.
  8. Applicants from China, Mongolia, Vietnam. APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy in Beijing, Ulan Bator, Hanoi.

Further Information

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