- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Target group
Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills:
- 20 credits in the field of Software Technology
- at least 20 credits in the area of Theoretical Computer Science,
- at least 15 credits in the field of Technical Informatics,
- at least 15 credits in the area of Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science and
- At least 8 HP in the area of Human-Machine Interaction.
The examination board determines compliance with requirements.
Annotation
Whether science, business or a combination of both: completing the Master’s degree course sets you up for a successful start to your professional life as a computer scientist. We don’t just focus on teaching current trends, but also explore basic concepts and methods that will remain relevant beyond the current content.
Admission requirements
Degree that includes the following skills:
- at least 20 CP in the field of Software Technology
- at least 20 CP in the field of Theoretical Computer Science,
- at least 15 CP in the field of Technical Computer Science,
- at least 15 CP in the field of Mathematical Principles of Computer Science and
The degree must have been completed with an overall grade of at least 3.0 and proficiency in English must be demonstrated (see Examination Regulations).
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International Office
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International Office
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International Office
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International Office
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English
Further languages
German