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Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg – M.Sc. Computer Science

Program Overview

Field	Details
University	Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Program	Computer Science
Language of Instruction	English
Duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Start of Studies	Winter Semester
Tuition Fees	No tuition fees (semester contribution only)
Admission Restriction	No (Open Admission)

Important Update

The former M.Sc. Computing Science programme has been discontinued.

Beginning with Winter Semester 2026/27, it has been replaced by the fully English-taught M.Sc. Computer Science.

Official Source: https://uol.de/en/students/degree-programmes/computing-science-master

Program Highlights

Fully taught in English
Research-oriented curriculum
Modern Computer Science specialization
Flexible elective modules
Preparation for PhD studies
No admission restriction (NC)
Strong research environment
Industry collaboration opportunities

Study Structure

The programme consists of 120 ECTS over 4 semesters.

Students can specialize in areas such as:

Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Software Engineering
Distributed Systems
Cyber Security
Human-Computer Interaction
Computational Sciences

The curriculum includes:

Advanced Computer Science modules
Elective specialization modules
Research-oriented coursework
Master's Thesis

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
Minimum 180 ECTS
Missing credits may be completed under specified conditions.

Language Requirements

English

Minimum requirement:

CEFR B2

Equivalent English language certificates are accepted according to the university's admission regulations.

German

Minimum requirement:

CEFR B2

German language proficiency is required according to the admission regulations.

Application

Winter Semester (International Applicants)

Item	Date
Application Opens	15 March 2026
Application Deadline	30 April 2026
Study Begins	October 2026

Applications are submitted directly through the University of Oldenburg application portal.

Tuition Fees

No tuition fees
Semester contribution applies

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as:

Software Engineer
Computer Scientist
AI Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer
Data Scientist
Cybersecurity Engineer
Research Scientist
PhD Candidate

Previous Programme (Archived)

The former M.Sc. Computing Science programme has been discontinued and is no longer open to new applicants.

Previous details:

Language: German / English
Intake: Winter & Summer Semester
Non-EU Deadlines:
Winter: 15 June
Summer: 15 December

This programme has been replaced by the new English-taught M.Sc. Computer Science.

Official Links

Computer Science (Current Programme)

https://uol.de/en/students/degree-programmes/computer-science-master

Application Page

https://uol.de/en/students/degree-programmes/computer-science-master/apply

Archived Computing Science Programme

https://uol.de/en/students/degree-programmes/computing-science-master