M.Sc. Computer Science

The Master's degree program in Computer Science will start at FIDS in winter semester 2025/26. An application is expected to be possible until June 01, 2025.?

We bring color to computer science! Computer science is, above all, versatile. From its core principles to a vast range of real-world applications, your skills are not just valuable - they’re essential everywhere!

On the Master's degree program in Computer Science, you can deepen or expand your know-how in advanced core computer science topics and take advantage of many opportunities to specialize in specific areas of application.

Program highlights:

Experience a cutting-edge computer science program designed for the future.
Learn from a dynamic team of young, highly acclaimed researchers dedicated to forward-thinking teaching.
Benefit from an English-language curriculum that prepares you for a career in the global IT industry.
Tailor your studies to your interests by choosing a specialization, which will be reflected on your certificate.
Start in either the winter or summer semester, ensuring a seamless transition from your Bachelor's to Master's program.
Engage with topics at the forefront of modern research and innovation.
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Key data:

Credits	120 ECTS
Type and Duration of Study	Full time, 4 semesters Part-time, up to 8 semesters
Teaching Language	English
Main Locations	Campus at Bajuwarenstra?e 4 / University Campus
Start of Degree?Program	Winter and summer semester
Application Period	Winter semester: 01 April -?01 June Summer semester: 01 October -?01 December
Semester Period	Winter semester: 01 October -?31 March Summer semester: 01 April - 30 September
Admission Category	Aptitude Assessment Process
Costs	Semester fee (EUR 198,00 incl. semester ticket)

Application and Admission

How do I apply? What academic qualifications are required??

You can find answers to these questions and more in our “Application and Admission” section.

Program Profile and Structure

Profile

Computer science is one of the key sciences of our time. It is impossible to imagine society, business and science without its applications.?We want to think ahead and advance computer science, its methods and applications with you.?

As a graduate of our Master's program, you have an excellent academic education, which you have largely tailored to your individual preferences.

You will have deepened your specialist knowledge in core and application areas of computer science and carried out your own scientific projects on current research topics. You will therefore be optimally equipped to further develop the discipline, take up doctoral studies or pursue a career as a specialist in high demand.

Structure

The program is divided into

??? a compulsory area (incl. Master's thesis) (min. 60 ECTS)
??? the compulsory elective area “Core Computer Science” (at least 18 ECTS)
??? the compulsory elective area “Specialization” (at least 42 ECTS)

Not to be missed: The compulsory area

Advanced knowledge of software engineering and algorithms is essential for us when studying Computer Science. You will acquire this knowledge in two lectures of the same name with associated labs (6 ECTS each). An elective module allows you to complete courses in Computer and Data Science according to your own interests (12 ECTS). The compulsory area is completed by a seminar on current topics in Computer Science (6 ECTS) and the Master's thesis module (30 ECTS).

It all comes down to the core: The Core Computer Science elective area

You must choose three modules (at least 18 ECTS) from 20 planned modules in the areas of Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Practical Computer Science and Applied Computer Science. Examples of modules are Topics in Theoretical Computer Science, Modern Machine Learning, Advanced Explainable AI, Embedded Systems, Advanced Data Engineering, Digital Image Processing - AI-based Approaches, Post-Quantum Cryptography etc.

Whatever you want: The Specialization elective area

You can (but do not have to) specialize in one of four specializations as part of your studies by completing modules amounting to at least 42 CP from one specialization (according to specified regulations). You can choose between the specializations:

??? Core Computer Science
??? Bioinformatics
??? Human-Centred Computing
??? Information Systems

In all specializations, there is a compulsory elective area, so that you can also choose modules within a specialization according to your interests. If you complete your Master's thesis project as part of your specialization, we will highlight your specialization on your Master's certificate.

Specializations

Become a specialist as part of your Master's program and use your expertise to shape the IT world of tomorrow.?Learn more about our four specializations here.

Campus and the City

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Why study in Regensburg?

Why study in Regensburg? We give you?6 reasons to pursue your studies in the flair of Germany's best-preserved medieval city.

What does the Campus look like?

Our Faculty for Informatics and Data Science (FIDS)?is in a truly privileged position: on the one hand, we use the university campus and, on the other hand, we have our own building near the campus (at Bajuwarenstra?e 4), which has been completely renovated for us and has state-of-the-art equipment. You can find more information here.