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Applied Computer Science, Engineering or Media Informatics focus (M.Sc.) at University of Duisburg-Essen

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's programme that builds advanced knowledge in computer science and the chosen application area, preparing students for independent scientific work. Four application areas are offered: Distributed and Dependable Systems; Intelligent Technical Systems and Scientific Computing; Interactive and Cooperative Systems; Information Engineering.

Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Duisburg und Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Advanced computer science, computer science for the application area, a science or technical elective, soft skills, a master's project and seminar, and the master's thesis with colloquium (30 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for independent work and demanding tasks in science, research, industry and administration, including leadership roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science or an equivalent computer science bachelor's. UDE bachelor graduates of Applied Computer Science are enrolled without prior review; others submit documents to the examination board for an equivalence check. Admission-free.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-due.de/de/studium/bewerbung.php

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