Computer Science – Master of Science
Leibniz University Hannover · Hannover, Germany
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Application deadline
15 Jan 2027
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Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- The prerequisite for access to the Master's degree programme "Computer Science" is a Bachelor's degree in a subject-related previous degree from a university recognised by the German Conference of Ministers of Education (see: http://anabin.kmk.org, search for "institutions"). An admissions committee decides whether the previous degree is suitable (subject-specific). You can use the following information to assess your chances of admission in advance.full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III telc English: telc English C1 PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition…
- German
- C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: ÖSD Zertifikat: C2 telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule: Passed Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom Deutsches Sprachdiplom der…
- How you apply
- Directly to Leibniz University Hannover. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the summer semester: until 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: until 15 July The following is valid…
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €880
- Living costs (12 months)
- €13,272
- First year, about
- €14,152
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
In this Master’s degree programme, students expand on computer science subjects of their choice, e.g. computational health informatics, knowledge based systems, data science and digital libraries, visual analytics, scientific data management, database and information systems, empirical information security, machine learning, natural language processing, software engineering, human-computer interaction, usable security and privacy, real time systems, systems and computer…
- How it is organised
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- Part-time work
- There are many job opportunities for students on campus (in the different departments, the central administration, etc.) and off campus.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Hannover

The capital of Lower Saxony: a big university and medical city with a lake, a city forest and Baroque gardens inside the city limits.
Hannover is the capital of Lower Saxony, with more than half a million people, and one of Germany's big trade-fair cities. For a student it offers a wide range of places to study: the city counts twelve Hochschulen and almost 50,000 students.
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