Program Overview
The Computer Science at University of Freiburg is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Freiburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Algorithm Theory (always in English)
- Image Processing and Computer Graphics (always in English)
- Databases and Information Systems (always in German)
- Software Engineering (summer term 2015 in German, summer term 2016 in English)
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (summer term 2015 in English, summter term 2016 in German)
- Computer Architecture (summer term 2015 in German, summer term 2016 in English)
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Information Systems
- Cognitive Technical Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The academic and language requirements for the MSc. Computer Science programme are:
- Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or Informatics with a result of at least 80% or 3.0 out of 4
- IELTS test
Our Master\'s programme aims at the development of both practical and theoretical skills. Mathematical analyses and proofs play an important part in the curriculum. Also, true mastery of the practical sides of computer science requires mastery of its theoretical foundations. Therefore a profound basic knowledge in theoretical computer science (formal languages, automata theory etc.) is an important pre-requisite for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Freiburg directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Freiburg
University of Freiburg
Freiburg, Germany
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg) is a historic and highly respected public research university in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, founded in 1457,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120