Computer Science (M. Sc.)

• Application
  Students may begin their course in the summer or winter semester.
  Registration dates
  Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system from 2 May to 31 July (for the winter semester) and from 15 November to 15 January (for the summer semester).
  Prerequisites
  Bachelor’s degree with at least 210 ECTS credit points in the field of IT, mechatronics, a related subject or an equivalent qualification, acquired either in Germany or abroad. As a general rule, a minimum duration of three and a half years or seven semesters is required in cases where applicants hold a bachelor’s degree that is not based on the ECTS credit point system. A decision is made each semester as to whether admission limitations apply and what these are. The grade average or waiting period required to gain a place is not stipulated in advance but will depend on the number of applications and capacity available.

• Please check our Master application pages for details.

The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.

In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!).

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.

As with the Bachelor's degree, the fields of application in business are extremely diverse. With a Master's degree, you can of course expect a correspondingly higher entry-level position.

The Master's degree in Computer Science qualifies you for a later position in the scientific field (including the possibility of a doctorate), in the higher civil service at public institutions or for a position as a project manager or as a manager in companies with an international orientation.