Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Study Master of Computer Science

Are you looking for a practice-oriented course to expand your knowledge of computer science? In the Master's in Computer Science, you can specialise according to your interests. Highly qualified computer scientists are in great demand across all industries, both locally and internationally.

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What is the Master of Computer Science about ?

Do you already have a university degree but aspire to a higher-level qualification? Are you seeking an academic post-graduate course in computer science where you can apply your theoretical knowledge in practice-oriented research? Then the Master's in Computer Science is right for you! All over the world, our social and economic life is increasingly being shaped by information and communication technologies and the demand for highly-qualified computer scientists will only continue to increase. With this Master's degree, you will be extremely well-qualified for high-level professional roles and a successful career. You will also achieve the necessary qualification for higher-level public service roles and the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.

In addition to a professional career in industry, a Master's degree in computer science also opens the door to academic work and prepares you for future challenges.

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Strengths of the degree programme

Additional professional skills

You will deepen your knowledge of computer science and specialise in scientifically relevant methods and concepts as well as through project-related work. You will learn to critically examine new scientific findings and use them in professional practice.

Advanced skills in the field of scientific work

In a Scientific Seminar, students engage intensively with relevant scientific publications and learn to prepare scientifically sound reports.

Expanded general and social skills

Developing social skills is becoming increasingly important for professional success. Therefore, the continued development of general social skills, especially in teamwork and communication, is given special attention during the course.

Career opportunities

Top career prospects

Jump straight in to professional life or perhaps pursue a doctorate?

  • All over the world, our social and economic life is increasingly being shaped by information and communication technologies and the demand for highly-qualified computer scientists will only continue to increase. This course is tailored to the requirements of the labour market, especially those of the regional economy.


  • Outstanding Master's graduates who wish to pursue an academic career have the opportunity to complete a doctorate, supervised by professors from the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, either cooperatively or as part of a group. Further information on the topic of doctoral studies can be found on the OTH Regensburg website.


Structure and modules

How is the degree programme structured?

 

The Master's in Computer Science is designed as a full-time course lasting threesemesters. There is also a dual-study option in cooperation with a company.

  • The link to the curriculum can be found in the download area.


  • The ModuleHandbook describes all modules (subjects) in detail, including the following information:

    • Content
    • Study objectives: divided into subject-specific skills and personal skills
    • Form of teaching
    • Semester the module is assigned to
    • Teaching hours in hours per week (SWS)
    • Teaching language

    The link to the Module Handbook can be found in the download area. Further information can be found in the Study and Examination Regulations in the download area.


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    Programme structure:

    The curriculum includes:

    • Two project modules
    • Five specialisation modules
    • Four mandatory elective modules
    • One seminar module (Scientific Seminar)
    • Master Thesis and Master Seminar

    You may choose from the following specialisations:

    • Medical Information Technology
    • Software Engineering
    • Technical Computer Science
    • Business Information Technology
    • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: not currently offered, the specialisation will be available from the summer semester of 2024 at the latest.

    You may decide to continue with the same specialisation chosen in your bachelor's degree, or broaden your skills by choosing an alternative specialisation.

    Research study option

    The programme allows students in each specialisation to choose the research study option. This option is selected upon enrolment. Students complete two research papers instead of the Project Modules and Mandatory Elective Modules listed in the "standard curriculum".

    Master Thesis

    In your Master Thesis you will independently apply the knowledge and skills acquired during your studies to a specialised assignment. You will produce a written paper and prepare a presentation. Master theses can be assigned as internal projects or may be completed in cooperation with a company.

    The link to the Module Handbook can be found in the download area.


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Specialisation

Which specialisations can I choose?

Students may choose from 5 specialisations:

  • Medical Information Technology
  • Software Engineering
  • Technical Computer Science
  • Business Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: the specialisation will be available from the summer semester of 2024.

Dual studies

Closer to industry - dual studies

The Master's in Computer Science may also be completed as part of a dual-study programme, as a degree with intensive in-company training. This requires a contract between you and a company or institution contractually approved by the university. Coordination between the university and the cooperating company is especially important with regard to final theses.

Questions about the dual programme?

General Student Advisory Service, Kathrin Köpf M.A.
Galgenbergstr. 30, D 109, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
Tel.+49 941 943-9711
studienberatung(at)oth-regensburg.de

Contacts for questions regarding dual studies within the faculty:

Further information can be found here: Dual and cooperative study programs at OTH Regensburg.

Studies and organisational matters

So that everything runs smoothly

Answers to further questions about studying at the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics can be found here.

  • The Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics has its own modern faculty building on the main campus of the OTH Regensburg with:

    • modern, well-equipped lecture halls
    • 23 teaching and project laboratories
    • seven computer rooms
    • spacious communication zones and learning islands

    Our address:
    Galgenbergstraße 32
    K-Building
    93053 Regensburg

    Building plan: The building plan can be found here.


  • Accreditation

    The Master's in Computer Science undergoes regular accreditation and re-accreditation procedures and has always been successful. Accreditation was most recently awarded by the Internal Accreditation Commission, valid until 30 September 2026.

    Top marks in the CHE ranking - study at one of the leading computer science departments in the German-speaking world.

    Since 2014, the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics has regularly achieved top positions in the CHE ranking for all computer science courses and is one of the leading computer science departments nationwide in all assessment categories.

    Assessment categories

    • General study conditions
    • Support at the start of the degree
    • Contact with professional practice
    • Support from lecturers
    • Support for study abroad

  • Whether to study or write your thesis - spend a semester abroad! We have a large network of partner universities around the world.

    You can also attend English-language lectures by lecturers from all over the world and acquire relevant international skills.

    Comprehensive information on the topic of studying abroad can be found on the webpages of the OTH Regensburg's InternationalOffice, including:

    • A list of the OTH Regensburg's partner universities
    • Field reports on studying abroad

    Our colleagues at the International Office will be happy to answer any further questions. For degree-specific questions, please contact the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics' International Officer, Prof. Dr. med. Georgios Raptis.


  • Study and examination regulations (SPO) which comprise details about the degree course scheme, the curriculum, the study management and examination requirements will be found in the download area.


Faculty strengths

  • The Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics is a faculty of science and technology that has been in existence for almost 50 years. Therefore, the faculty strives equally to provide a solid grounding in fundamental principles for its students and to remain in touch with current developments in science, business and society. With about 1,975 students, the faculty is the largest computer science department at a University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria. Our computer science and mathematics graduates have an excellent reputation and are highly sought-after employees. Since 2014, all our computer science degree programmes have regularly achieved top placements in the CHE ranking and we are one of the leading computer science departments nationwide.


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    Bachelor's degree programmes

    • Computer Science (B. Sc.)
    • International Computer Science (B.Sc.)
    • Medical Information Technology (B. Sc.)
    • Technical Computer Science (B. Sc.)
    • Business Information Technology (B. Sc.)
    • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (B. Sc.)

    Master programmes

    • Master of Computer Science (M. Sc.) with specialisations in: Medical Information Technology, Software Engineering, Technical Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (in planning)
    • Master of Information Technology (M. Eng.), part-time Master

    Mathematics

    • Bachelor in Mathematics (B. Sc.) with specialisations in: Technology and IT, Insurance and Financial Mathematics
    • Master in Mathematics (M.Sc.)

  • The current far-reaching developments in computer science and the push for digitalisation throughout business and society have led to a large number of collaborations between the faculty and the regional business community. Current ideas from professional practice are assessed for their sustainability and, if they are considered to be forward-looking, are incorporated into existing programmes or inspire new courses, one example being the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science degree. These networks benefit our students in a variety of ways. They are highly sought-after as interns at companies in the region and these connections also result in a large number of external bachelor's and master's theses, which are written in cooperation with businesses on current practice-relevant topics.


  • All our professors are experts in future-oriented specialisations in addition to the traditional fundamentals of computer science and mathematics. Accordingly, they teach and conduct research in our 23 specialised modern laboratories and participate in cross-faculty research clusters as well as in the research-oriented cross-university "Regensburg Centers". As a student, you have the opportunity to work on future-oriented research topics through project work and you final thesis. In the Master's in Computer Science, students interested in research can choose the "research study option". Suitably qualified candidates may also complete a doctorate. Our professors supervise doctoral students in all fields of application.


  • Digitalisation is becoming increasingly important for both studying and teaching. The faculty is working to integrate virtual and hybrid teaching concepts into our programme and building on positive experiences from during the Corona pandemic. However, we also pursue other innovative teaching concepts to help students acquire new skills. For example, the OTH Regensburg Award for Innovation and Quality in Teaching has been awarded twice (2020 and 2022) to lecturers in the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics.


Application info

1. Please register in the OTH Regensburg application portal. It is not necessary to register with “Hochschulstart” for this degree programme.

2. The application process is entirely online. Please complete the online application and upload all required application documents.

3. Make sure you regularly check your status in the application portal. Here you can also see whether any documents are still missing. These documents must be submitted by the end of the deadline.

4. You will automatically receive email notifications via the application portal when your application status changes.

5. After your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail with further information from the Admissions and Organisation Office of the OTH Regensburg as confirmation of receipt.

 

6.  If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline.

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

For winter semesters:

Application period: 1 May – 15 June

For summer semesters:

Application period: 15 November – 15 January

1. Please register in the application portal of OTH Regensburg .

2. You can now select the programme you want to apply for. Please go through the steps of the application, read the information carefully and upload the required documents when prompted. If you are applying for a higher semester, the most important documents are your university entrance qualification (for details please also check the tab „International“), certificates of language proficiency, official transcripts of records showing the courses you already completed, as well as a completed and signed application for credit recognition. Additional documents will be pointed out in the application portal.

Important!
You should only apply for a higher semester if you have already completed at least one semester in a similar university degree in terms of academic level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) and field of study. If you are currently enrolled in your first semester at university, you should not apply for a higher semester because you will most likely not receive your exam results before our application deadline (we do not accept any documents after the deadline).

To assess whether you have already completed creditable work, you should first read the study and examination regulations of the programme you wish to study, in particular which courses and modules are included in the curriculum. Further details of course content can be found in the programme’s module handbook. You can find these documents on the OTH Regensburg programme website. If you believe that you have already completed courses that are equivalent in terms of content and workload to courses from the programme’s curriculum at OTH Regensburg, you can make a proposal for recognition to the Admissions Board by listing these courses in the application for credit transfer. You also need to submit transcripts of records. Please combine these with course or module descriptions from your previous university. Instead of uploading the complete module handbooks, you should only upload the module descriptions of the courses you have completed. If the courses were taken at OTH Regensburg, module descriptions are not required. If you would be interested in studying the programme in the first semester as well, you should apply separately for the first semester (different deadlines or requirements may apply).

3. Please check the OTH Regensburg application portal regularly for updates on your status or missing documents. If necessary, you can upload any missing documents before the application deadline.

4. As soon as your application has been processed by the Admissions Office, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with additional information. Please note that receiving a confirmation e-mail does not imply that you will also receive admission.

 

5. If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline. 

6. The examination committee decides on the crediting of academic achievements and whether a placement in a higher semester is possible. This placement is based on the creditable achievements and not on the semesters completed. Please note that there may also be admission restrictions in the admission procedure for higher semesters. 

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

 

BACHELOR'S CERTIFICATE

For the application for this Master's degree programme please submit your certificates and diplomas of your home country translated into German or English. The complete Bachelor's certificate with all subjects, the final grade and the grading scale is required. You can find detailed information in the admission requirements.

 

GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS

German language skills on level DSH 1 are required. You have to upload your German language certificate either when applying or when enrolling via the online portal.

These certificates are recognized as an alternative to the DSH 1 certificate:

  • TestDaF: TDN 3 in all sections of the exam
  • Studienkolleg: Feststellungsprüfung „Deutsch“
  • DSD: Level II with B2 in all sections of the exam
  • Goethe: C1
  • telc: telc Deutsch C1, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
  • ÖSD: C1
  • UNIcert® Deutsch III

If you need a visa to study in Germany, you should look into the visa procedure and (if necessary) register on the waitlist as soon as possible. Depending on your country, receiving a visa appointment can take a long time. On the other hand, our admission letters are only valid for one semester and admission cannot be deferred.

You can find more information for prospective international students (on visas or other issues) on the web pages of the International Office.

Admission and enrolment

After the Master Commission has checked your documents, you will receive an admission or rejection notice by e-mail.
If you receive admission, you can immediately accept the place of study online in the application portal and upload the enrolment documents.
Enrolment generally takes place in August for a winter semester or in February for a summer semester.
 

Important information for online enrolment

Semester fee

The application for enrolment ("Antrag auf Immatrikulation") will include information about the current semester fee and the transfer details.

Documents

The following documents must normally be uploaded for online enrolment at the university:

  • Signed application for enrolment ("Antrag auf Immatrikulation") along with other documents required, depending on the individual case. You will receive this by e-mail.
  • Signed(declaration of consent regarding data protection (“Einwilligungserklärung zum Datenschutz”). You will receive this together with the application for enrolment.
  • Copy of valid identity card/passport
  • Digital notification of health insurance (M10), see the following notes "I would like to enrol. What do I have to do?"

I want to enrol as a student and have to provide proof of health insurance. What do I need to do?

  • If you have chosen public / statutory insurance, please contact your health insurance company and inform them that you are planning to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. Your health insurance company will then send us a digital notification known as M10. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in PDF or paper form. Our institution number is H0000048 (please provide this to your insurance company if necessary).

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If the insurance from your home country is not accepted in Germany and you are over 30 years old, you may have chosen a private health insurance for Germany. In this case, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany with your insurance documents. Please inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg and remain privately insured. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of your exemption from public insurance. Please note that we cannot accept an insurance membership certificate from your private health insurance instead of the exemption. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If you are already insured in another EU country, your insurance may be accepted in Germany. If that is the case, you need to apply from exemption from compulsory public insurance. To do that, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany, send them your insurance documents and inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of exemption. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in paper form. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you are coming from a non-EU country and/or are over 30 years old, you need to take on public or private health insurance which is valid in Germany. The website of the DAAD should help you better understand your options and choose the type of insurance which is best for you. After you have chosen your insurance, please ask your insurance company to send us a digital confirmation message of your insurance, or (if you have chosen private insurance) apply for exemption as instructed above.