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Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS)

Master's Programs for International Students

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University Overview

Field	Details
University	Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS)
Department	Computer Science
Campus	Sankt Augustin
Tuition Fees	No tuition fees (semester contribution applies)
International Applications	Accepted
Application Platform	uni-assist (for most international applicants requiring a visa)
Website	https://www.h-brs.de

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1. Autonomous Systems (M.Sc.)

Program Overview

Field	Details
Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Program	Autonomous Systems
Language	English
Duration	4 Semesters
ECTS	120 ECTS
Start	Winter Semester & Summer Semester
Study Type	Full-time
Campus	Sankt Augustin

The program focuses on:

• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Intelligent Systems

It is one of Germany's first Master's programs dedicated specifically to Autonomous Systems and Robotics. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:

Academic Background

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with:

• Minimum German grade: 2.5
• Degree in:
• Computer Science, or
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Engineering
• Economics

AND

• At least 90 ECTS (approximately 50%) in Computer Science-related subjects. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

English Language Requirement

Minimum B2+ CEFR

Accepted proof:

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• Other officially recognized certificates

Important:

• No German language certificate required.
• Medium of Instruction (MOI) letters are NOT accepted.
• Applicants must submit an official English certificate unless exempt through specific English-speaking countries. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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Required Documents

• Bachelor's degree certificate
• Official transcript
• CV (tabular format)
• Letter of Motivation
• APS Certificate (India, China, Vietnam)
• English language certificate
• University grading scale

Motivation Letter

Maximum:

• 2 pages
• Approximately 1,200–1,400 words

Must include:

• Programming experience
• Programming languages
• Major projects
• Robotics experience (if any)
• Proposed research topic you wish to pursue at H-BRS

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International Application Deadlines

Applicants Requiring a German Student Visa

(Application via uni-assist)

Winter Intake

• 15 November – 15 February

Summer Intake

• 15 May – 15 July (previous year)

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Selection Process

Admission is competitive.

Selection is based on:

• Computer Science content in previous degree
• Academic performance
• Relevance of background

The program has limited capacity.

The selection committee ranks applicants and admits the highest-ranked candidates. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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Additional Benefits

• Study Buddy Program
• International student support
• Robotics-focused research environment
• Strong AI and autonomous systems research groups

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2. Computer Science (Informatik) (M.Sc.)

Program Overview

Field	Details
Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Program	Informatik (Computer Science)
Language	German
Duration	4 Semesters
ECTS	120 ECTS
Campus	Sankt Augustin
Study Type	Full-time

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Admission Requirements

Applicants need:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree
• Minimum German grade: 3.0

Relevant fields generally include:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Information Systems
• Related computing disciplines

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German Language Requirement

Required for all applicants without a German degree.

Accepted certificates:

• telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
• DSH-2
• TestDaF (TDN 4 in all sections)

German proficiency is mandatory because the program is taught in German. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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Important Application Condition

Applicants must have completed their Bachelor's degree by:

Summer Semester Application

• Degree completed by 31 March

Winter Semester Application

• Degree completed by 30 September

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International Application Route

International applicants generally apply through:

• uni-assist (non-EU applicants with foreign degrees)
• H-BRS application system after document verification

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Quick Comparison

Feature	Autonomous Systems	Computer Science
Degree	M.Sc.	M.Sc.
Language	English	German
Duration	4 Semesters	4 Semesters
ECTS	120	120
AI/ML Focus	Strong	Moderate
Robotics Focus	Very Strong	Limited
German Required	No	Yes (C1)
IELTS/TOEFL	Required	Not applicable
Start Semester	Winter & Summer	Winter & Summer
Minimum Grade	2.5	3.0
APS Required (India/China/Vietnam)	Yes	Depends on application route
Best For	AI, Robotics, Autonomous Systems	General Computer Science

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Recommendation for Your Profile

(BSc CSIT Nepal, IELTS 7.5, AI/ML background)

✅ Autonomous Systems (M.Sc.) is the stronger fit.

Reasons:

• Fully English taught
• No German requirement
• AI, ML, Robotics focus
• Accepts international applicants directly
• Research-oriented curriculum
• Better aligned with AI/Data Science career goals

The German-language Informatik program is less practical for international applicants unless you already possess C1 German proficiency.