Bielefeld University campus

Engineering

MSc Naturwissenschaftliche Informatik (Natural Science Informatics) at Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University, Germany

Programme overview

Programme combining computer science and the natural sciences, with a focus in bioinformatics, chemoinformatics or physics informatics; a broader combination with natural science is also possible. It deepens knowledge of both informatics and at least one natural science such as biology, chemistry or physics.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Students understand and link computing and scientific ways of working, with emphasis on independent work.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in research institutes and in industry and technology.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

First professionally qualifying higher education degree of at least six semesters, as set out in the subject-specific regulations (Fächerspezifische Bestimmungen) of the programme; applicants with a foreign degree are admitted if the degree is deemed sufficient and language requirements are met. No NC. Application deadline (per the university deadlines page): winter semester 01.06.-15.07. ; summer semester 01.12.-15.01. (dates are day.month). German-taught: applicants with a foreign degree must prove German, for example TestDaF TDN 4 in all four sections, DSH-2/3 or telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule (at least "befriedigend").

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.