Computer Science (Master of Science)
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau · Kaiserslautern, Germany
Application deadline
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Deadlines for the application to the Master's programme for candidates from foreign countries needing a visa are for the winter semester : 30 April for the summer semester : 31 October For candidates already holding a visa and for candidates from the EU, the application deadlines are for the summer semester : 15 January for the winter semester : 15 July
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
- Qualified Bachelor's or equivalent degree Language proficiency in English GRE test strongly recommended
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 81
- German
- A1 required/recommended, no proof required
- How you apply
- Directly to RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- Deadlines for the application to the Master's programme for candidates from foreign countries needing a visa are for the winter semester: 30 April for the summer semester: 31 October For candidates already holding a…
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €700
- Living costs (12 months)
- €10,200
- First year, about
- €10,900
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The Master's programme in Computer Science improves students' competencies in planning, designing and creating information systems and/or embedded software systems ultimately leading to a professional qualification. During the first three semesters, students choose lectures, a project (lab) and a seminar in one self-selected area of specialisation, other areas in computer science, and a supplementary subject.
- How it is organised
- Apart from the regulations regarding required credit points in different categories, students are free to choose courses according to their preferences. There is no given timetable of modules. An adviser helps to develop an individual study plan.
- Part-time work
- Student assistant jobs are available on a competitive basis at the university & its departments, at the affiliated research institutes of the Science & Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern (including DFKI, Max Planck,…
- Support for international students
- International Affairs RPTU supports international students in every phase of their stay! BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL: Effective pre-arrival communication helps you with application, visa, residence permit, and housing affairs.
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 Kaiserslautern
A technical university city at the edge of the Palatinate Forest, with research institutes on campus and a football stadium on the hill.
Kaiserslautern is a city of about 100,000 people on the north-western edge of the Pfälzerwald, the large forest that covers much of the southern Palatinate.
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