Computer Science

Subjects: Computer Science;Computing;Technology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

Digitalization is transforming our lives, from work and leisure to daily routines. Future generations will likely navigate a world even more deeply influenced by computer science. The Master's degree program in Computer Science at TU Berlin equips you to shape this environment actively, professionally, and responsibly. Our program offers a broad range of modules on current and innovative computer science topics, allowing you to specialize in various areas through a practice-oriented approach. By offering an English-language Master's degree course, we acknowledge that English has become the primary language in the field of computer science. This shift is crucial in our globalized world, where being internationally positioned is increasingly important. Our international orientation means many of your fellow students will come from abroad, providing you with an international study environment. This diverse setting not only enhances your learning experience but also prepares you for a global career in computer science.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

Proof Qualification TOEFL® iBT internetbased score ≥ 87 points TOEFL® iBT Home Edition (valid until revoked) score ≥ 87 points TOEFL® ITP paperbased score ≥ 543 points FCE First Cambridge Certificate of English minimum level B (A better as B better as C) IELTS Academic – International English Language Testing System score ≥ 6.5 points IELTS Academic Online – International English Language Testing System (valid until revoked) score ≥ 6.5 points UNIcert® Level II or higher DAAD compliant language certificate issued by TU Berlin's ZEMS or any other academic language teaching unit of a German university * all competence areas marked B2 or better TU Berlin's ZEMS language course course level B2 or higher, successfully completed and with ECTS points certificate Bachelor studies with English as language of instruction in an English-speaking country according to section "English as a native language" successfully completed at an acknowledged university German certificate of general higher education entrance qualification stating "Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur)" at least 6 years of basic or advanced courses in English as the first or second foreign language with 5 or more points in each of the last 4 school terms or explicit confirmation on the certificate that the achieved English level corresponds at least to level B2

Qualification Requirements

As for every other master’s degree program at TU Berlin, applicants to the Computer Science master’s program must possess a first university degree qualifying them for professional work. For the Computer Science program this should be a first university degree qualifying you for professional work taken in a subject within the field of computer science or a closely related program. The minimum requirements are that a program contains the following elements: A total of 36 credit points in the fundamentals of computer science, with 12 credit points in theoretical computer science, 12 credit points in computer engineering or information technology, 12 credit points in methodological-practical computer science. 18 credit points in mathematics, with a minimum of 30 further credit points in computer science. The bachelor’s thesis may not be used to make up these 30 credit points.

Document Requirements

Applications must include a letter of motivation. Additional qualifications such as professional experience, commitment to social issues, publications, participation in extracurricular events, language skills, and IT skills can be included in the letter of motivation.