Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or another closely related discipline. If a candidate has another first degree, the background in computer science, math and engineering should still be strong, otherwise, a bridging course will be required or the application is not good enough for admission.
The candidate needs to provide credits in the following areas:
At least 28 CP from the field of applied computer science, including:
Min. 8 CP in programming.
Min. 8 CP in data structures and algorithms.
Min. 6 CP in databases and information systems.
Min. 6 CP in software technology.
At least 18 CP from the field of computer engineering, including:
Min. 6 CP in computer & electrical engineering.
Min. 6 CP in operating systems and system software.
Min. 6 CP in data communication and security.
At least 18 CP from the field of theoretical computer science, including:
Min. 6 CP in formal systems, automats, and processes.
Min. 6 CP in computability and complexity.
Min. 6 CP in mathematical logic.
At least 26 CP from the field of mathematics, including:
Min. 6 CP in discrete structures.
Min. 8 CP in mathematical analysis.
Min. 6 CP in linear algebra.
Min. 6 CP in applied stochastics.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is mandatory for your application. Applications without GRE General Test results will be rejected immediatelу.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
min 5.5
TOEFL iBT
min 90
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: With a grade of at least B.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven by the placement test of the RWTH Language Center with level B2 (MK 7). All students will have to learn German or advance prior german skills in a mandatory German language course.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:
none
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