Program Overview
Master Computer Science Program
The Master in Computer Science has been designed to provide the foundation for a professional career in the computer-based industry, as well as for further research and development in the field of informatics. The degree qualifies for taking up doctoral studies in the field of Computer Science.
Language Requirements
Usually, lectures are given in German, English is the exception. The course language is specified in the course catalog in the course descriptions under the term "Unterrichtssprache/Course language".
Application and Transition Regulations
- Application for Consecutive Master Programs
- Transition Regulations for students of the bachelor's program at FU Berlin Application deadlines:
- for winter semester May 31st
- for summer semester January 15th
Course of Studies and Regulations
The standard duration of study is four semesters. The master's program Computer Science consists of modules totalling 90 credits (= "Leistungspunkte", LP), divided into the following categories:
- Computer Science, 70-80 LP, divided into three fields of study:
- Practical informatics (at least 20 LP, as specialization at least 40 LP)
- Technical informatics (at least 10 LP, as specialization at least 30 LP)
- Theoretical informatics (at least 10 LP, as specialization at least 30 LP) One of the fields has to be chosen as specialization and enhanced by at least 20 LP.
- Field of application ("Ancillary subject", at least 10 LP, at maximum 20 LP)
Further Conditions
- Modules Scientific Work: At least one in the field of specialization. In total at least 2, at maximum 4.
- Modules: At least one, at maximum two. Ungraded modules have to amount to 25-30 LP. Bachelor's program modules can only be included up to an extent of 15 LP.
Final Thesis
After having achieved at least 60 LP the final thesis is written and presented (23 weeks for written part, 30 LP).
Registration for Master's Program Computer Science with Bachelor's Degree Mathematics
To easily register for the Computer Science master with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, it is recommended including the following Computer Science modules into the bachelor's program:
- 8 LP for Computer Science B
- 7 LP for Database Systems
- 10 LP for Software Technology
- 9-10 LP for Computer Architecture, Operation and Communication Systems
- OR: 9 LP for Non-sequential and Distributed Programming
- 5-10 LP for Software-Project
- OR: 8 LP for Computer Science A
- OR: 9 LP for Non-sequential and Distributed Programming (if not already chosen above)
- OR: 10 LP for Computer Architecture, Operation and Communication Systems (if not already chosen above)
- OR: 5 LP for The Impact of Computer Science 39-45 LP TOTAL