Application and Admission
IMPORTANT: The focus area 'Biorobotics' is closed
Unfortunately the professors L. Masia and D. Häufle will leave ZITI by end of 2024. Their research in the area of 'Biorobotics' will therefore be closed down and we cannot assure any more a sufficient teaching programme in that specialisation. The specialisation 'Biorobotics' in the master program Computer Engineering is therefore closed.
We are seeking for solutions to allow our ongoing students to finish their studies as good as possible. New applicants who are particularly interested in the specialisation 'Biorobotics' must search for alternatives, unfortunately.
Admission Criteria
For the Master's program in Technical Computer Science, there is a university-specific admission restriction.
To be admitted to the Master's program in Computer Engineering, applicants must have a university degree such as a Bachelor of Science, Magister, state examination, diploma, or an equivalent qualification in a degree program of at least six semesters in one of the following fields:
- Computer Science, or
- Mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering with a proven component of courses providing basic knowledge in computer science (e.g., from the compulsory modules of a typical Bachelor's program in Computer Science). The computer science component must amount to at least 24 credit points.
The admission and the subject-specific suitability for the program will be decided by an admissions committee. The subject-specific suitability for the program will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Overall grade of the Bachelor's program
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Program-specific prior education, practical experience, or extracurricular achievements and qualifications (with documentation), such as:
- Vocational training and/or work experience in the fields of electronics, computer science, or mechanics.
- Continuing education certificates in electronics or computer science.
- Successful participation in computer science or technology-related scientific conferences (e.g., student conference of the Society for Computer Science), hackathons, etc.
- Awards in computer science or technology-related competitions (e.g., InformatiCup).
- Conducting independent technology or computer science projects with corresponding documentation.
- Selection interview (in German) to assess suitability and motivation.
For detailed information (e.g., regarding grade conversion), please refer to the admission regulations.
Language Requirements
Applicants who have not acquired their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or do not hold a German-language university degree must additionally provide proof of German language proficiency at the DSH-2 level (C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Tuition Fees
The applicable tuition fee depends on the origin of the applicant, as described on the general page. For non-EU and non-EEA countries it is 1500€ per semester (2023).
Application
Prospective students can apply online in the application portal (see link) for the winter semester until September 30th of the year and for the summer semester until March 30th of the year. If you have any questions, please send us an email.