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24.OttovonGuerickeUniversityMagdeburg

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg – M.Sc. Visual Computing

Official Program: https://www.ovgu.de/mscvisualcomputing.html

Study Program Page: https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/Study/Study+Programmes/Study+Programmes+in+English/Visual+Computing.html

MyGermanUniversity (University Overview): https://www.mygermanuniversity.com/universities/Otto-von-Guericke-University-Magdeburg/study-programs

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Program Overview

Field	Details
University	Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU)
Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Program	Visual Computing
Language	English
Duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study Mode	Full-time
Start of Study	Winter Semester only
Tuition Fees	No tuition fees
Semester Contribution	Semester contribution only (approximately €280–€300)
Admission	No admission restriction (eligibility assessment required)

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Program Highlights

• Fully taught in English
• Research-oriented curriculum
• Strong focus on:
• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Scientific Visualization
• Medical Visualization
• Image Processing
• Virtual & Augmented Reality
• Excellent laboratory facilities
• Small student-to-faculty ratio
• Strong preparation for PhD studies

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Curriculum Structure

First Semester

Core foundations including:

• Visualization
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Mathematics

Second Semester

Advanced elective modules and specialization.

Third Semester

Research project and advanced electives.

Fourth Semester

• Master's Thesis (Research)

Students may also take approved electives from other departments such as:

• Medical Imaging
• Fluid Simulation
• Mathematics

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Computer Science
• Visual Computing
• Computer Engineering
• or a closely related discipline

Minimum academic requirement:

• German equivalent GPA of 2.5 or better

Additional required documents:

• GRE General Test Score
• Motivation Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

Admission decisions are based on the complete evaluation of all submitted documents.

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GRE Requirement

GRE is REQUIRED.

Applicants must submit a GRE General Test score.

The GRE is a mandatory part of the eligibility assessment process and is evaluated together with:

• Academic qualifications
• Motivation Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

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English Language Requirement

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR C1 level (or equivalent).

Accepted proofs include recognized English language certificates that satisfy the university's C1 requirement.

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German Language Requirement

No German language certificate is required.

The programme is taught entirely in English.

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Application Period (International Students)

Winter Semester

• Application Opens: Applications are accepted through uni-assist during the annual admission cycle.
• Application Deadline: 15 May
• Programme Starts: October

Applicants with a German Bachelor's degree apply directly through OVGU until 15 July.

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Application Procedure

International Applicants

Applications must be submitted through uni-assist.

Required documents include:

• Bachelor's degree certificate
• Transcript of Records
• GRE General Test Score
• Proof of English proficiency (C1)
• Motivation Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• CV
• Passport copy

Admission is based on an eligibility assessment by the Faculty of Computer Science.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition Fee

• No tuition fees

Semester Contribution

Students pay only the mandatory semester contribution each semester.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates commonly work as:

• Computer Vision Engineer
• Graphics Engineer
• AI Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Medical Imaging Researcher
• AR/VR Developer
• Visualization Engineer
• Research Scientist
• PhD Researcher

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Why Choose OVGU?

• One of Germany's strongest Visual Computing research programmes
• Fully English-taught
• No tuition fees
• Strong emphasis on Computer Vision and Visualization
• Modern research laboratories
• Excellent preparation for doctoral studies
• Close collaboration with international research partners

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Official Sources

• Official Programme Page

https://www.ovgu.de/mscvisualcomputing.html

• English Study Programme Page

https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/Study/Study+Programmes/Study+Programmes+in+English/Visual+Computing.html

• Eligibility Assessment Regulations (GRE Requirement)

https://www2.cs.uni-magdeburg.de/infmedia/Studiendokumente/Studien%2Bund%2BPr%C3%BCfungsordnung/Englischsprachige%2BMasterstudieng%C3%A4nge/Visual%2BComputing%2BMaster/EFOVisComp2021AprilCourtesy_Translation.pdf

• MyGermanUniversity University Overview

https://www.mygermanuniversity.com/universities/Otto-von-Guericke-University-Magdeburg/study-programs