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MSc Computer Science at University of Lübeck

University of Lübeck, Germany

Programme overview

A research-oriented master consisting almost entirely of elective choices, with at least one module each from practical, theoretical and technical computer science. Students can follow the canonical specialisations Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Software Systems Engineering, or Data Science and AI.

Faculty: Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Department: Informatik  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught modules  |  Intake: Winter semester (applications 1 May to 15 July) or summer semester (1 November to 15 January)  |  Location: Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

What you will study

Choices within theoretical (algorithmics or specification and modelling), practical (distributed systems or information systems) and technical computer science (real-time or parallel computer systems), at least four in-depth modules of 12 ECTS each, further elective modules and a case study on professional product development.

Career pathways

The master prepares for a doctorate, self-employment or a management position in industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in computer science or a related subject, ideally with a grade of 2.7 or better and a qualified bachelor thesis; a motivation letter; German language proof for applicants without a German university entrance qualification or a bachelor degree taught in German at a German university. Non-EU applicants apply via uni-assist.

Intake: Winter semester (applications 1 May to 15 July) or summer semester (1 November to 15 January)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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