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MSc Computer Science International at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught, research-oriented Master in Computer Science International with specialisations in Information Systems or Complex Systems. It qualifies for academic and industrial computer science, specialist public-sector work and doctoral study.

Faculty: Fakultät für Informatik und Elektrotechnik  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; international programme  |  Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Four semesters: the first three cover the chosen specialisation, selected modules from the other and two non-technical modules (such as languages, entrepreneurship or presentation skills); project work in semester 3 and Master's thesis in semester 4. Individual part-time study is possible.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for responsible roles in business and research, in academic and industrial computer science and the public sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). First degree in computer science (at least 180 credit points) or equivalent, with at least 85 percent of the CGPA or comparable grade; English proficiency (native speaker, TOEFL iBT 94 or IELTS 7.0); at least 18 credit points in mathematics and 12 in theoretical computer science. International applicants apply through uni-assist.

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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