Computer Science (MSc)
Saarland University · Saarbrücken, Europe
Duration
24 mo
Tuition
No tuition fee
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Winter semester
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Course details verified 09 Sep 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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About this programme
The Department of Computer Science is one of the best computer science departments in Germany (CHE ranking) and part of the Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC). During the first three semesters, students choose lectures and seminars (90 credit points). They can choose courses (core lectures, advanced lectures, and seminars) in their own fields of specialisation. During the fourth semester, every student has to write a thesis (30 credit points). We have a unique research environment at the university and the associated institutes: international teams of professors, postgraduates and students collaborate on various fields of research that cover a broad range of subject areas, with particular strengths in the following: artificial intelligence computational biology computational linguistics computer graphics algorithms and data structures computer networks image processing and computer vision information and database systems logic programming languages computer architecture security Several research groups are among the best in the world in their fields. Students are free to choose courses according to their preferences. There is no fixed timetable for courses. Part-time studies are possible. PDF Download
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Entry requirements
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English
E.G. PTE Academic: 76 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 7
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with a grade of at least 75%; completed online application form plus the following mandatory requirements: CV Statement of purpose Complete transcripts of records Two references from professors or employers English language certificate GRE Test / Gate Test
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This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Computer Science / IT field in Europe, from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
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Computer Science (MSc) — FAQs
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with a grade of at least 75%; completed online application form plus the following mandatory requirements: CV Statement of purpose Complete transcripts of records Two references from professors or employers English language certificate GRE Test / Gate Test English: E.G. PTE Academic: 76 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 7.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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