M.Sc. in Computer Science
Berlin, Germany
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 7,470 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
Pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science opens doors to advanced knowledge and expertise in the field. It provides opportunities to specialise in areas like artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and more. This program equips individuals with in-depth skills, enabling them to tackle complex challenges and drive technological innovation.
With IU’s Master in Computer Science, you can continue your journey with a focus on data science, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Due to the unmet demand for experts on these topics, you’ll become a sought-after specialist who can operate in almost any sector. Your Master’s degree in Computer Science will give you all the skills you need to get started in the international job market.
This programme is available onsite at IU's international campus in Berlin, and you’ll have the option to continue with an 18-month post-study work visa, which allows you to work in and explore Germany. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to learn in small study groups and apply your knowledge practically.
What does it mean to study on IU Campus?
- All programmes taught in English
- 2-4 intakes per year – programme dependent
- A mix of online self-study and on-campus learning (2-3 days per week) in Germany
- IU’s AI-driven teaching assistant helps you prepare for exams, find materials in the virtual library, and clarify questions
Other perks:
- Study and collaborate in small groups during on-campus tutorials
- Free online German language course
- Access to jobs board and optional internship module
- Optional internship module
- 18-month post-study visa eligibility
Why IU?
- Blended learning: Attend tutorials on campus only 2-3 times per week
- Flexible: Study online at your own schedule the rest of the week
- Explore work-study options in Germany: up to 20 hours per week while studying
- Career-oriented: IU provides specialised degree programs in high-demand fields.
- Courses: combine theory and practical application through real-life case studies
- Kickstart your career in Germany: after graduation with an 18-month post-study visa
- All programmes are accredited: according to German and EU standards in education
- IU degrees are internationally recognised and can be converted to overseas equivalents for work or further studies
- Recognised by WES Canada & US and member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
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Curriculum
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How does the course of studies work?
For our two-semester Master’s you need a Bachelor's degree with 240 ECTS. If you already have relevant professional experience or take our TASC placement exam, a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS may also be sufficient.
Where you will be studying
You can pursue our Computer Science Master’s degree online or at the two German campuses in Bad Honnef and Berlin.
Rankings
Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
 | AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, and the German Council of Science and Humanities. This means that their courses, faculty and teaching materials meet the rigorous standards set according to European academic guidelines and they can now accredit their own programmes. |
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| Awards and RankingsIU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage. |
| | MembershipsIU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning Since April 2023, IU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the largest university association in the world with foreign universities as an associate member. IU is also the only European member of Association of African Universities (AAU), a network of over 420 universities and research centres from across the African continent |
Global Recognition and Academic Partners
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty |
Program Outcome
What you will learn
The Master's programme in Computer Science prepares you optimally for a career in one of the most important domains of the future corporate world.
- You will acquire the knowledge and skills required to design cybersecurity systems in development projects and IT infrastructures.
- You will learn how to select the appropriate tools, processes, and algorithms for a variety of practical tasks.
- Building on solid theoretical foundations in cybersecurity and cryptology, you will explore cutting-edge topics like quantum computing, blockchain theory, and more.
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Career Opportunities
Career Possibilities
Data Engineer
As a data engineer, you take care of all processes to do with the generation, filing, processing, maintenance, and transferring of data. For this, the structure and surveillance of hardware and software infrastructure is crucial. The approach, purchase, as well as installation of all necessary components, is a key part of this. Above all, you, as a data expert, are responsible for the stability of the entire system, as well as the adherence to data protection and security protocols.
Software Developer in Data Science & AI
As a software developer, you develop and implement software – from individual building blocks all the way to complete applications. With your specialisation in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, you can turn complex algorithms from the field into efficient software. In coordination with users from different specialised departments, you develop solutions for filing and evaluating large amounts of data and using this data to answer your users’ questions.
Data Security Specialist
As a security specialist in Data Science and AI, you are responsible for the security of available data, as well as securing the corresponding infrastructure and protecting it from both attacks and accidental damages. You, your colleagues from software development and IT, and users from the specialist department cooperate to eliminate risks and make corresponding preventative measures.