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MSc Applied Computer Science at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

Computer science is the science of systematic and automated processing of information. It deals with the structures, characteristics and possibilities to describe information and information processing as well as the setup, working method and construction principles of computer systems.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The master's programme Applied Computer Science is a graduate programme that requires 120 ECTS to be successfully completed. The programme includes three areas of study: (1) a core curriculum, (2) the professionalisation section and (3) the master’s thesis.

Career pathways

Studying at the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Göttingen enables you to enter innovative professional fields. With a solid education in applied computer science, you can contribute to the technologies of the future, whether in medicine and biotechnology, business, the geosciences, or environmental technology and ecosystem research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: limited admission (application to the faculty). Access Requirements Academic Qualifications A bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS. If the degree has not yet been awarded, a minimum of 150 ECTS is required for application. Proof ot least 90 ECTS in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, mathematical foundations and scientific-technical foundations, of which at least 60 ECTS in computer science and applied computer science and at least 15 ECTS in mathematical and scientific-technical foundations must be proven. Language Proficiency English language proficiency CEFR C1. OR English language proficiency CEFR B2 and German language proficiency equivalent to DSH level 2.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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