Computer Science
Ruhr-University Bochum
Program Overview
The main goal of the Master's degree programme in Computer Science is to offer students an in-depth and specialised education in the field of computer science in order to meet...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €105,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Proof of English language skills at the level of at least C1 CEFR need to be provided via one of the following certificates: IELTS Academic (7.0 total score or higher) TOEFL iBT (100 score or higher) CAE C1 Advanced B (193 points or higher) CAE C2 Proficiency C (200 points or higher) Presentation of a certificate may be unnecessary if appropriate proof is provided: for applicants with a German Abitur, five or more years of English language instruction for applicants who have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a standard period of study of at least three years, which was taught entirely in English and was "in-residence" in Australia, Ireland, Canada (English-speaking regions), New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America That is, the entire period of study must have been spent in these countries. This does not apply to degrees earned at universities in these countries but at locations outside these countries, to distance learning programmes, or to joint dual degrees with universities in other countries, or if a significant portion of the time was not spent in the former countries. for applicants whose native language is English This means that the language has been acquired and learned since early childhood without formal instruction or teaching and that the areas of speaking, writing, reading, and listening are used at the highest level and with the highest level of competence.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Admission to the Master's degree programme in Computer Science is open to students who have completed* a Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science lasting at least six semesters and comprising 180 credit points or a comparable degree programme and who have a special qualification for this degree programme. The completed Bachelor's degree programme must include at least 50 CP from the following areas of the fundamentals of computer science, whereby the contents must be equivalent to the respective modules of the BSc in Computer Science at Ruhr-University Bochum-Universität Bochum: Computer Science 1, 12 ECTS Computer Science 2, 8 ECTS Computer Science 3, 8 ECTS Software Engineering, 5 ECTS Computer Engineering 1, 5 ECTS Computer Networks, 5 ECTS Operating Systems, 5 ECTS Database Systems, 7 ECTS Computer Engineering 2, 5 ECTS Moreover, the completed Bachelor’s degree must have at least 18 CP from the field of fundamentals of mathematics. After the application deadline, a committee will determine the special eligibility on the basis of the documents submitted (in addition to the academic certificates, CV, letter of motivation, academic work sample, letter of recommendation). *Note: If a degree has not yet been obtained at the time of application, an application can be made if at least 120 credit points have been earned in the Bachelor’s programme according to the study plan for the application in a six-semester Bachelor’s programme and at least 150 credit points in a seven-semester Bachelor’s programme. In that case, instead of the transcript, a certificate issued by the university showing all examination achievements up to that point and showing an average grade must be submitted.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 7.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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