Master of Science in Computer Science
Paderborn University · Paderborn, Germany
Open
214 days left to apply
Application deadline
31 May 2027
Register by 31 May 2027 + 3 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
- Applicants need a Bachelor's in Computer Science or in a comparable Bachelor's programme. When submitting the application, we will check whether the Bachelor's degree fulfils this requirement. It is important that applicants have a solid background in the following areas: The Bachelor's programme should contain at least 20 credits in Software Engineering, at least 20 credits in Theoretical Computer Science, at least 15 credits in Technical Informatics and at least 15 credits in Basic Mathematics of Computer…full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 PTE Academic: 75
- 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: non-EU countries For the winter semester: until 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: until 21 September The following is…
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- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €660
- Living costs (12 months)
- €4,800
- First year, about
- €5,460
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Based on their undergraduate experience the students earn additional formal, algorithmic, and mathematical competences as they are enabled to describe and analyse problems with formal methods; acquire up-to-date research results and detailed, deep knowledge from a self-chosen area within the so-called Focus Areas, which are Classical and Quantum Algorithm Design, Computer and Communication Systems, Data Science and Intelligent Systems, Security, and Software Engineering; are…
- How it is organised
- The programme is organised in modules, with an overall workload of 120 ECTS credit points. Course modules usually consist of a lecture together with tutorials. Students must complete nine of these modules (6 ECTS credits each) in total.
- Part-time work
- There are many opportunities for students to find employment, either as one of the university's many student assistants or in one of many positions outside the university.
- Support for international students
- The study service of the computer science department offers a monthly live stream on YouTube where prospective students can ask questions.
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 Paderborn
A compact university city in East Westphalia, built around a river that rises in the middle of town.
Paderborn is a city of about 156,000 people where Charlemagne met the Pope in 799, where the Pader springs up inside the old town, and where Heinz Nixdorf built a computer company that still shapes what students study.
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