What English level do I need for Master of Science in Computer Science?

B2. B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 87 Reading: 21 Listening: 21 Speaking: 23 Writing: 22 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced

No German is required for admission.

Directly to University of Passau; the official programme listing links to the application portal.

No tuition fees. You pay the semester contribution.

When is the application deadline?

Register by 31 May 2027 + 1 more

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Passau · Passau, Germany

Open

213 days left to apply

Application deadline

31 May 2027

Starts

Winter semester, Summer semester

Tuition

No tuition fees

Duration

4 semesters

Taught in

English

Verified 11 Oct 2026 · Source: DAAD International Programmes

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Can you get in?

Academic requirements: Applicants are required to have a first university degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree) in computer science, Internet computing, or a related discipline with a minimum computer science content of 110 ECTS credits, obtained after completing a three-year full-time undergraduate programme. This degree should be ranked among the best 70% of your cohort, or with a final result of, or equivalent to, 2.7 (or better) on the German grading scale.
English: B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 87 Reading: 21 Listening: 21 Speaking: 23 Writing: 22 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German: Not required for admission.
How you apply: Directly to University of Passau. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 November - 15 December

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What your first year costs

Tuition (2 semesters): None
Semester contribution (2×): €260
Living costs (12 months): €11,904
First year, about: €12,164

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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The programme

Computer Science is one of the drivers of technological progress in all economic and social spheres. When you graduate with an MSc in Computer Science, you will be a specialist in at least one field of computer science, and you will have a wide-ranging expertise in scientific methods. Having completed this programme, you will be able to autonomously and comprehensively define computer science problems and their applications.
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How it is organised: You will choose modules from the following five subject areas: 1) Algorithms and Mathematical Modelling 2) Programming and Software Systems 3) Information and Communication Systems 4) Intelligent Technical Systems 5) IT Security and Reliability 1) Algorithms and Mathematical Modelling (AlgMath):…
Internships: There is no formal internship requirement for this degree programme. Nevertheless, we recommend that you go to the effort of completing one or more voluntary internships as you study towards your degree.
Part-time work: For international students, a dedicated career adviser is on hand: the "iStudi Coach" will help you with all your questions about finding work or placements in Germany.
Degree: Joint or double degree with a partner university.

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.

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🇳🇬 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.

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🇻🇳 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.

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🇧🇩 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.

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Living in Passau

The old town of Passau seen across the water, with the green domes of the cathedral, a round white tower and a row of coloured houses along the bank

A small Bavarian university town close to Austria, where the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz meet.

Passau sits in the east of Bavaria, between Munich, Prague and Vienna, close enough to Austria that a walk of about seven kilometres up the Inn reaches it.

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