Computer Science University of Osnabrück
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Osnabrück
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Computer Science
Annotation
The Master's degree course in Computer Science enables students to use scientific methods and knowledge for difficult and complex IT problems in industry as well as in research. Sustainable IT-related approaches with concepts and methods based on theory are taught. Computer Science in Osnabrück covers the natural and cognitive sciences, the mathematical, theoretical and engineering sciences that are intrinsic to computer science, and also involves inter-disciplinary collaboration with other institutes. The Master's course makes individual specialisation possible. The course contents are research-oriented in accordance with the key research areas of the Institute of Computer Science, but have a strong relation to practice. In the Master's degree course, a research and development project running over two semesters is offered in project groups of eight to ten students. In the course of this, not only is the respective computer science content dealt with and integrated intensively, but essential social skills are also deepened at the same time.
The Master’s degree
opens up the opportunity to do a doctorate and, with the appropriate course planning/fulfilment of the relevant requirements, admission to any possible doctorate.\; at the University of Osnabrück accordingly the access to the doctoral programme in computer science and with corresponding programme planning/fulfilment of the access requirements the access to the doctoral programme in cognitive science.
The degree
qualifies students for broad and diverse professional fields, ranging from employment in the information/communication sector, in companies (company consultation), local authorities, banks, insurance companies to academia and teaching.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics/Computer Science, Applied Systems Science, Physics with Computer Science or Cognitive Science. Proof of English language skills at language level B2 according to the CEFR and sufficient knowledge of the German language. Also proof of certain course credits regarding specific content according to the admission regulations.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 10.07.2027
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
Applications can only be made via uni-assist e.V.! All information for students from the European Union can be found at https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/bewerbungsinformationen-fuer-internationale-studieninteressierte/internationale-studieninteressierte-aus-eu-und-ewr-laendernDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
Applications can only be made via uni-assist e.V.! All information on the application process can be found at https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/bewerbungsinformationen-fuer-internationale-studieninteressierte/internationale-studieninteressierte-aussereuropaeische-laenderApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
All information on the application process and enrolment can be found at https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung You can find information on the Master’s degree programmes here https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/masterstudiengaenge-ein-fachEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
All information on the application process and enrolment can be found at https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung Information on the higher study semester can be found here under "Higher study semester" https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/masterstudiengaenge-ein-fach
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
