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Kiel University of Applied Sciences • Kiel

Degree
Master of Science
Course location
Kiel
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English (100%).

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
Programme duration
3 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
1 November - 15 January
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
1 May - 15 July
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The Master's degree programme in Computer Science comprises 90 credit points and is designed to enable graduates of Bachelor's degree programmes to pursue a scientific Master's degree. In particular, it is an extremely attractive offer for students who wish to supplement or deepen their skills in the field of media and artificial intelligence. The programme is particularly interesting for graduates with an international Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and related technical areas.

Further information:
https://www.haw-kiel.de/en/degree-courses/courses/computer-science/

FAQs:
https://www.haw-kiel.de/en/degree-courses/courses/computer-science/computer-science-master/faqs/

Course organisation

Curriculum

First semester of study

  • Advanced Application Programming
  • Advanced Cloud Computing
  • Distributed Databases and Information Systems
  • Compulsory elective module in Artificial Intelligence: Deep Learning
  • Compulsory elective module in Computer Science for Media: Audio/Video Design and Interaction
  • Compulsory elective module in Computer Science for Media: Ubiquitous Computing & Media
  • One other compulsory elective module

Second semester of study

  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Computer Science research project
  • Compulsory elective module in Artificial Intelligence: Pattern Recognition
  • Two other compulsory elective modules

Third semester of study

  • Thesis
  • Colloquium

Study focus (optional)

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science for Media
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
None
Semester contribution

Semester contribution (variable): 397.70 EUR (public transport ticket included)

Costs of living

992 EUR

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Academic admission requirements include

  • A closely related professional degree from a different institute of higher education with a grade of at least 2.5, for which 180 credit points were attained. Closely related courses are the following, for which at least 120 credit points for basic technical and economic skills were attained: Mathematics, IT, Algorithms and Data Structures, Programming and Databases, Software Engineering, Network and Project Management
  • If the previous course comprised less than 210 credit points, but at least 180 credit points, the missing skills must be made up. This does not apply to the above-mentioned specialist skills. As a rule, a total of 300 credit points should be achieved. Applicants will be informed of the skills to be made up and the latest possible time for their proof of achievement at the beginning of the course by the examination board.
  • Evidence of English language skills that correspond to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 
  • Applicants with a Bachelor's degree obtained outside the Bologna area (members of the European Higher Education Area) also need the following proof of qualification:

    • GRE with a minimum percentage of 55% in the quantitative reasoning part of the test

Classifying foreign qualifications in the German education system

The anabin database of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs provides information on the assessment of foreign educational qualifications and supports authorities, employers and private individuals in classifying foreign qualifications in the German education system. The anabin database you can use to find out how your certificate will be evaluated in Germany. If you have completed university studies, you can also use the database to find out if your university is recognised in Germany. Use the English guide to anabin.

If the international Bachelor's degree programme is classified as H+, it will be treated as a three-year German Bachelor's degree programme (180 ECTS). In this case, you will be required to complete additional modules amounting to 30 ECTS credits.

German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • IELTS Academic: 5.5
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
1 November - 15 January
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
1 May - 15 July
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Submit application via
Please apply via uni-assist.
Accommodation

https://www.haw-kiel.de/en/international/international-office/international-students/degree-seeking-students/

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

Career Service for International Students

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Specialist counselling
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
  • Support with registration procedures

Kiel University of Applied Sciences

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