Bachelor's degree with at least 50 CP from the following areas of the fundamentals of computer science, whereby the contents must be equivalent to the respective modules of the B.Sc. Computer Science at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum:
Computer Science 1, 12 ECTS
Computer Science 2, 8 ECTS
Computer Science 3, 8 ECTS
Software Engineering, 5 ECTS
Computer Engineering 1, 5 ECTS
Computer Networks, 5 ECTS
Operating Systems, 5 ECTS
Database Systems, 7 ECTS
Computer Engineering 2, 5 ECTS
The completed Bachelor’s degree must have at least 18 CP from the field of fundamentals of mathematics.
Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters. Required ECTS crеdits: 180.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min C1
IELTS
min 7
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: Advanced B (193 points or higher).
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) Specification: Proficiency C (200 points or higher).
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
Upon request, the Examination Committee may allow other proof of English language proficiency in individual cases. Presentation of a certificate may be unnecessary if appropriate proof is provided (see course page for further details).
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Computer Scienсе at Ruhr-Universität Bochum depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 December for the winter semester and 15 December for the summer semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Computer Scienсе
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Intake
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Decemberin 41 days
15 Decemberin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Decemberin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Decemberin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Application Documents
Required documents:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
English language skills (see language requirements).
Academic transcripts.
Letter of motivation.
Academic work sample.
Letter of recommendatiοn.
Location
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