Master of Science in Computer Science
Kiel University · Kiel, Germany
Open
228 days left to apply
Application deadline
15 Jun 2027
Register by 15 June 2027 + 1 more
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
- Admission to our Master's programme is only possible with a Bachelor's degree in computer science that is comparable to the Bachelor's degree in computer science awarded by our department. The Bachelor's and Master's studies in Kiel are research-oriented. Therefore, Bachelor's degrees achieved outside of Kiel often lack fundamental concepts in theoretical and practical topics, such as advanced programming (beyond object-oriented concepts), mathematical foundations (especially mathematical proofs), theory of…full text
- English
- B1B1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 43 Reading: 4 Listening: 9 Speaking: 16 Writing: 13 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 3 Reading: 3 Listening: 3 Speaking: 3 Writing: 3 PTE Academic: 43 IELTS Academic: 5.5
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 June The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 December
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €806
- Living costs (12 months)
- €11,904
- First year, about
- €12,710
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the monthly amount (€992) Germany asks students to prove for a visa; your rent decides the rest.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
Kiel University offers a Master's degree programme in Computer Science. Lectures are held in German as well as in English. We take care to offer programmes which can be studied with proof of knowledge in one of these languages. Our Master's programme is designed to give you high flexibility, so if you are interested in a specific module, you should contact the student adviser or the research adviser.
- How it is organised
- You may choose the elective modules in Computer Science according to the requirements outlined in our Computer Science Master's programme in English. The detailed requirements are specified in our Degree-Specific Examination Regulations (FPO) for Computer Science (one-subject, Master's programme).
- Study abroad
- As part of the European Union's ERASMUS programme, Kiel University has entered into partnerships with many European universities. In addition, there is also co-operation with partner universities in Asia and overseas.
- Support for international students
- The International Centre offers advice, activities and services for international students. In addition to the student counsellor for all Master's students, our department has a supervising tutor for international…
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 Kiel
A university city on a Baltic fjord, with sailing, ferries to Scandinavia and the state's only comprehensive university.
Kiel is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein and sits at the end of a fjord on the Baltic coast. About 252,000 people live here. The city has been a naval port, a shipyard town and a university town since 1665, and today you notice the water everywhere: ferries…
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