MSc Computational Engineering (CE) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

Technical developments are becoming increasingly complex and are based to a large extent on mathematical principles. Engineers are therefore dependent on powerful hardware and software and mastery of computer science methods as key skills. This is the only way they can successfully develop new products, compare technical solutions or predict the effects of design decisions.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught (german or english) | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The components of the Master’s degree program in Computational Engineering are one seminar, modules in the three main areas – mathematics, computer science and the technical application field (TAF) – and the Master’s thesis (overall 120 ECTS). There is a standard study plan for each TAF, although all modules in the Master’s degree program are elective. Students can choose their modules from the CE module catalogue for the different master studies in the Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics and Physics departments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: Application documents Curriculum Vitae (CV) letter of motivation (reasons why you choos the Master CE at the FAUand why you choose your specific TAF) secondary school’s leaving certificate (and English translation; High school certificate) university entrace exam (if available) Update for WiSe 2025 / 2026: Applicants with first degrees from non-EU states, who do not (or cannot) submit their first degree as part of their application for the Master’s degree program, must submit it at the latest when enrolling! university certificates (and English translation): In case you don’t have your Bachelor certificate at the time of applying to the FAU we need a confirmation of your university, that you’ll get the certificate soon. international transcript (grades sheet) of the courses you have attended TOEFL score report (or equivalent as a proof of you English skills; if your Bachelor has been in 15.04. Deadline for non-EU-applicants with Visa

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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