Computer Scienсе
- Starting
- Both semesters
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- uni-assist: students from (world-wide)
- Study mode:
- On campus
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The Hasso Plattner Institut: Study and Research at the Highest Level
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
The rapid evolution of computer systems and technologies influences all industries, necessitating innovative solutions and actively shaping change processes in business, science, and society. The Hasso Platner Institute provides a pivotal resource for this dynamic development with its Master's degree program in Computer Science. This interdisciplinary, English-language study program merges various computer science disciplines to address the forward-looking issues of our time, emphasizing responsibility and inclusivity in areas such as digitalization in medicine and artificial intelligence design.
The program targets individuals keen on deeply understanding the effects of digitalization on various sectors and using this knowledge to drive innovation and shape the future. It is ideally suited for students who aspire to be at the forefront of technological advancement, ready to tackle future challenges with innovative solutions.
Special Program Features
Scholarship opportunities
The scholarship program provides €1,100/month to exceptional international students pursuing an M.Sc. in Computer Science at the University of Potsdam, allowing them to focus on their studies in Germany without the concern of living expenses.
Choose Your Field of Expertise
This program offers students the flexibility to tailor their studies within the diverse field of computer science. It is structured around interdisciplinary research clusters, including Algorithms and Foundations, Data and AI, Digital Health, Security Engineering, and Systems!
Part-Time or Full-Time: Tailor Your Computer Science Journey
Full-time students typically complete the program in 4 semesters. For those pursuing part-time study, the program is flexible, accommodating an individualized study schedule. This flexibility makes Computer Science an ideal choice for part-time students, allowing them to balance their education with personal and professional commitments without specifying the duration of their studies.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “Computer Scienсе” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Informatics/Computer Science
- IT Systems Engineering
- Data Science
- Any related subjects
Minimum ECTS points required:
- 180
Applicants must show proof of the following:
- Algorithms, data structures, and theoretical computer science: 15 CP
- Software development and programming languages: 15 CP
- Discrete structures, logic, analysis, linear algebra, and stochastics: 15 CP
- Technical computer science (operating systems, computer architecture, distributed systems): 10 СР
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Documentation of the student’s citizenshiр
If available, proof of special recognition of professional qualifications, for example in the form of prizes οr awards.
If available, proof of additional qualifications earned outside of higher education, such as internships completed domestically and abroad, vocational training or activities, etc.
Additionally, applicants with citizenship of an EU member state or with an academic degree issued by a recognized German institution of higher education must also submit proof of completion of the discipline-specific tеst.
Testimonials
HPI does not only play an important role in the field of science. It also acts as an intermediary between science, business and politics.
At HPI innovations are happening as a result of an interplay between science, education, economy and politics. We are proud in Brandenburg to have the institute here in Potsdam.
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Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Johanna Schulz
Consultant for Studies and Teaching
Contact Details:
+49 (0) 331 5509-4808
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