This programme has an English-speaking branch that guarantees that courses will be offered to students not speaking German. A list of English study modules can be found on the course website under "Service."
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The aim of the Master's programme in Intelligent Systems is to convey knowledge and skills that enable students to analyse, design and develop complex cognitive systems. Such cognitive systems are characterised by the fact that they can perceive their environment and react accordingly in an intelligent manner. Another significant feature of these intelligent systems is their ability to learn and to thereby adapt to complex and changing environments, requirements and users. Such systems are especially relevant in the areas of robotics, virtual agents, multimedia and web information systems. Students are guided increasingly to work independently following scientific principles and methodologies. The programme is explicitly designed to convey practical skills and abilities.
Industry, service providers, and intelligent systems research create a large demand for computer science specialists with an interdisciplinary training as facilitated at Bielefeld University. Computer science specialists with a background in Intelligent Systems are needed urgently in all areas where robots, intelligent assistants, virtual agents (avatars) or intelligent information systems are being developed. Therefore, examples of possible areas of employment are in mechanical engineering, production, the automobile industry, the media as well as in the development of autonomous systems (robots, avatars, dialogue systems, intelligent assistants), the computer game industry and scientific research.
To allow for individual specialisation of the study programme, students can choose appropriate modules from the subjects "Basic Addition", "Advanced Intelligent Systems", and "Interdisciplinary and Cognition Basics". During the second semester, the module "Basic Project Intelligent Systems" should be taken. Within this module, two practical projects have to be conducted (containing 5 CP respectively) and should mainly be carried out independently by the student. At least one project is done in a team consisting of more than two students. In the project module of the third semester, students expand their practical skills necessary for the design of intelligent cognitive systems. They practice and develop the skills necessary for planning and carrying out projects on their own. The Master's thesis provides students with the opportunity to investigate a scientific problem and to develop an appropriate approach independently. They gain skills necessary for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of experiments as well as documenting results in line with scientific practice.
A double degree Master's programme between the Master's in Computer Science (University of Bologna) and the Master's in Intelligent Systems (Bielefeld University) has been established. Up to five selected students will spend their third semester (and optionally also the fourth semester for the Master’s thesis) in Bologna and, if they successfully complete their studies, they will obtain both the Laurea Magistrale in Informatica delivered by the University of Bologna and the Master of Science in Intelligent Systems.
Approx. 320 EUR per semester
There are no tuition fees both for domestic and international students at Bielefeld University. All you have to pay is a social fee which is currently about 300 EUR per semester. In return, you’ll receive your “semester-ticket” which entitles you to use public transport (excl. high-speed trains) free of charge throughout North Rhine-Westphalia (trips to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn, etc.). Besides this social fee, remaining costs include accommodation, personal expenses and health insurance which is mandatory for all temporary and permanent residents in Germany. These costs are usually about 700-800 EUR per month.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in informatics
40 ECTS in computer science foundations
30 ECTS in subjects related to Intelligent Systems
Proficiency in English is verified by a language test (TOEFL iBT) with a minimum of 87 points or TELC English with a minimum grade of B2.
Applicants with a foreign degree:
Applicants with a German degree:
Basically, international students are allowed to work parallel to their studies for 120 full days or 240 half days per year without a work permit once they have successfully completed preparations for their studies and started a course.
A limited number of jobs are available at the university; however, jobs for students can also be found in companies in and around Bielefeld.
In Bielefeld, a broad range of accommodation options can be found at affordable prices.
Halls of residence are run by the public "Studierendenwerk" or private organisations. Additionally, single apartments and rooms in shared flats with other students are available. The rent for a room in Bielefeld amounts to about 180 to 300 EUR per month. The International Office supports students who are searching for accommodation.
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