The MSc programme Applied Computer Science requires 120 Credit Points (C) to be successfully completed.
The regular programme length is 4 semesters. Usually, the Master thesis is done in the 4th semester. The credits
have to be collected in different subject areas. Within these subject areas the credits must be collected from
different groups of courses. This varies among the specializations. For further information please read the Yes. For new international MSc students we offer an introductory course on the first day in the period of
lectures. This course is not mandatory but highly recommended. In this lecture, you will be informed about the
general structure of the programme, will meet the dean of studies and the student advisors, and can ask all
questions you have. This introductory course will be followed by a poster session, which will take place in the
Institute of Computer Science. During this poster session, all research groups of the institute as well as the
representatives of the specializations present a poster with an overview of their courses and research. This gives
you the opportunity to inform yourself about the specializations, the research topics and get in contact with
supervisors. As this poster session is open for all MSc students you will also have the opportunity to get in
contact with advanced MSc students. Also the student body (“Fachgruppe”) have a poster and
will be glad to answer your questions. Their office is on floor -1 and you are always welcome to come by. This depends on your previous knowledge and your interests. There are various specializations, a short overview
can be found here. A very good opportunity to get in contact with the research groups is during the poster session
for MSc students at the beginning of every semester. We recommend to decide for a specialization at the
beginning of the second semester at the latest. Every student needs a study plan to finish his studies successfully. This study plan has to be confirmed by the
respresentative of the chosen specialization or the supervisor (mentor) as well as the study advisor. We
recommend to create the study plan at the beginning of the second semester at the latest. As the MSc programme
is a programme with many options there is no default study plan for all students. Depending on your interests
and previous knowledge you can (and have to) create your individual study plan and select among various
courses. Of course, several criteria have to be fulfilled. They are described in the If you have just attended a few courses before you want to change, you can easily change the specialization. Just
take courses of the other specialization. But please adapt your study plan and discuss it with the study advisor.
The new study plan must also be signed by the representative of the new specialization. If you have already
finished most courses in a specialization we do not recommend to change it. Usually it is not possible to credit
courses of a specific specialization to another specialization. Thus, you will have to start again to collect many
credit points, which will extend the length of your studies. But in any case please contact the study advisors. Usually, it is also possible to find a solution. For MSc students, we offer every semester (first Monday in the period of lectures) a poster session where all
research groups of the Institute of Computer Science as well as the representatives of the specializations present
a poster with their courses and research. The participation is not mandatory but highly recommended. The event
is announced at UniVZ as „Introductory course Applied Computer Science (M.Sc.)”. The poster session gives
you the opportunity to inform yourself about specializations, research topics and get in contact with supervisors.
But you don’t have to wait for the poster session to contact a prospective supervisor. If you are interested in
doing a research project in a certain research group, you can also contact the respective person directly via email,
visit his/her office hours or contact him/her after a lecture or a seminar. Please note that there are further research
groups in the “applied” specializations where you can also do your thesis. As most supervisors require certain
courses and/or seminars as previous knowledge to do a research project in their group it is highly recommended
to contact the supervisor early enough. We recommend to choose a specialization and a supervisor at the
beginning of the second semester of your MSc studies at the latest. Please read the preceding question/answer for more information about how to find a research project and a supervisor.
All information regarding registration and submission of a thesis can be found here below „Bachelor‘s and
Master‘s Thesis“. Please contact our study advisors if you need more information. For our study programmes specific regulations regarding admission, structure of the programme, modules belonging to the programme, examinations, duration of studies, etc. apply.
For the MSc programme, all regulations - the “Allgemeine Prüfungsordnung” (APO), the “Prüfungs- und Studienordnung”
and the “Modulverzeichnis zu der Prüfungs- und Studienordnung” - can be found here. If you have questions please contact our study advisors. For all examinations, you have to register via FlexNow in due time. Here you will find further information about
the exam administration FlexNow. If you have any questions or problems concerning FlexNow please contact
the examination office.No responsibility can be taken for the correctness of this information. All information is given without guarantee.
Application/registration for MSc programme
How can I apply for the MSc programme Applied Computer Science?
Which regulations for admission do apply?
When is the application deadline?
Where do I find more information about studying in Göttingen?
Do you offer any eligibility check?
When and how will I be notified about admission (or rejection)?
What do I have to do after my admission?
I am a refugee. Can I study Applied Computer Science?
Where do I find a study plan?
Structure of MSc programme
How do the studies in the MSc programme work?
What is the amount of credit points I should collect each semester?
Which courses should I take in the first semester?
Is there any introductory course for new MSc students?
How and when should I decide for a specialization?
Why do I need a study plan and how can I create it?
If you don’t know which specialization you want to choose we recommend to start with courses from core
computer science as you have to collect at least 30 C in this subject area. If you have decided for a specialization
and have found a supervisor, you must also confirm your study plan with him/her because many supervisors
expect certain courses to be done before you can start with a research project in their group. Registered students
should make an appointment with our study advisors for individual counselling if they need help with the study
plan.
How can I change the specialization?
Is there any opportunity to get to know the research groups of the institute of Computer Science?
WHow do I find a research project and/or a supervisor for my Master thesis?
I would like to write my Master thesis. What are the next steps?
Regulations/examinations
Which regulations do apply for the MSc programme?
How can I register for examinations?
Are there any prerequisites for examinations that I have fulfil?
Where do I get more information regarding examinations for a specific lecture?
Student Advisory Service
Goldschmidtstr. 7
37077 Göttingen
studienberatung@informatik.uni-goettingen.de
All candidates have to apply via our online application form.
As all information is given on our web pages, please read the information and regulations carefully before you contact us! Additionally, please contact us only if you have specific questions that cannot be answered by our web pages. General application questions won’t be answered. We do not offer any eligibility check.
The regulations for admission can be found here.
The application deadline for international students is usually April 15th and October 15th for the following semester.
The application deadline for national and EU citizens or students with a EU degree is usually June 15th and December 15th. As these deadlines are subject to change, please check the web pages regularly. The application portal usually opens one month before the deadline.
Further information regarding living costs, studying in Göttingen, accommodation, etc. can be found on the web pages of Göttingen International.
No. Questions regarding eligibility will not be answered.
The admission committee evaluates all applications after the application deadline. As we usually receive many applications please be patient. The whole procedure can take two to three months. Due to legal reasons we are not allowed to make any statement about a running application procedure! So please refrain from contacting us regarding this issue. You will be notified by mail as soon as a decision has been made.
After your admission you will also get an email from Göttingen International. You will be informed about everything you need to in that email. This will cover topics like registration at the University and living in Göttingen, etc.
The University of Göttingen offers a guest study programme. Refugees who want to be guest students at the University of Göttingen find information here. Refugees who want to study as regular MSc students please apply through the MSc application portal. There is an option „special treatment“ where you can upload information about your refugee status. Contact person in the Institute of Computer Science is our study advisor.
The study programmes at the Institute of Computer Science offer many options to personalize your studies. Thus, there is no default study plan for all students. Depending on your interests and previous knowledge you have to create your individual study plan and select among various courses. Of course, several criteria have to be fulfilled. They are described in the module catalogue and will be described in the introductory lecture. Registered students should make an appointment for individual counselling if they need help with the study plan.
The Master programme requires 120 credit points (C) to be successfully completed. As the length of the MSc programme is 4 semesters, on average 30 C should be collected per semester.
At the beginning of the first semester, the study advisor will provide a list of courses that are suitable for students of the first semester. These courses are only a recommendation and not obligatory. Additionally, not all of them should be taken. Especially for new students who are not yet familiar with our study programme some of these courses might be a good start.
Yes, during the poster session for MSc students which takes place every semester on the first Monday in the period of lectures.
This depends on the course. Please have a look at the description of the module or ask the responsible lecturer.
All information is given in the first lecture, at StudIP, at UniVZ, or on the webpage of the respective lecture. If (and only if) you do not find the required information, please contact the person responsible for the course in question.