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Ulm University – M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence

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Program Overview

Field	Details
University	Ulm University
Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Program	Artificial Intelligence
Study Mode	Full-time
Language of Instruction	German & English*
Duration	4 semesters
ECTS	120
Start of Studies	Winter Semester & Summer Semester
Admission Restriction	No (Admission if requirements are fulfilled)

Note: Although some modules are taught in English, German language proficiency is mandatory for admission. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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Program Highlights

• Research-oriented AI Master's programme
• Strong foundation in both symbolic and machine learning AI
• Flexible specialization through elective modules
• Integrated research projects
• Opportunity to work within international research groups
• Master's thesis on current AI research topics
• Covers ethical and legal aspects of Artificial Intelligence
• Excellent preparation for doctoral studies

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Study Objectives

The programme develops advanced expertise in:

• Machine Learning
• Knowledge Representation
• Planning & Reasoning
• Perception, Interaction & Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence Methods
• Mathematics for AI
• Scientific Research
• Ethics and Legal Aspects of AI
• Soft Skills and Project Management

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Study Structure

The programme consists of:

• Core Artificial Intelligence modules
• Advanced AI specialization modules
• Seminar
• Research Project
• Master's Thesis

Students may specialize in different AI domains while completing project-based research.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Qualification

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) of at least 3 years in one of the following:

Category A

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Media Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence

Minimum German grade:

2.7 or better

OR

Category B

• Cognitive Science
• Mathematics
• Data Science
• Physics
• Engineering
• Other AI-related disciplines

Minimum German grade:

2.3 or better

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Required Academic Background

Applicants must additionally demonstrate:

• 30 ECTS in Practical and Theoretical Computer Science
• 22 ECTS in Mathematics

Mathematics should include topics such as:

• Linear Algebra
• Analysis
• Numerics
• Probability
• Statistics

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Language Requirement

German

German language proficiency is mandatory.

Applicants whose Bachelor's degree was not taught in German must submit an approved German language certificate.

This programme cannot be completed solely in English because German language proficiency is an admission requirement. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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GRE Requirement

GRE is NOT required.

Neither the programme page nor the official admissions page lists GRE as an admission requirement. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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APS Requirement

Applicants holding degrees from:

• China
• India
• Vietnam

must submit an APS Certificate (or APS Confirmation). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

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Application Deadlines

Intake	Application Period
Winter Semester	1 June – 15 July
Summer Semester	1 December – 15 January

These deadlines apply through the Ulm University Campus Portal, including international applicants. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

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Required Application Documents

Applicants must upload:

• Bachelor's Degree Certificate
• Transcript of Records
• Diploma Supplement (if available)
• Subject-specific additional information form
• German language certificate (if required)
• APS Certificate (India, China, Vietnam)
• Official grading scale (for foreign degrees)
• Certified translations (if documents are not in German or English)

Paper applications are not accepted.

All documents must be uploaded before the application deadline.

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Selection Procedure

Admission is granted after verification of:

• Complete application submitted on time
• Formal admission requirements
• Subject equivalence of previous studies
• Required academic background

There is no numerus clausus (NC).

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Career Opportunities

Graduates typically work as:

• AI Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Robotics Engineer
• Research Scientist
• Computer Vision Engineer
• NLP Engineer
• AI Software Developer

The programme also prepares graduates for doctoral studies.

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Contact

Student Advisory

Dr. Markus Maucher

Email

markus.maucher@uni-ulm.de

Phone

+49 731 50-24106

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Admissions Office

Email

studium@uni-ulm.de

Phone

+49 731 50-24444

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Official Sources

Programme Information

https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/study/study-at-ulm-university/study-programmes/course-information/course/kuenstliche-intelligenz-master/

Admissions Information

https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/study/application-and-enrolment/masters-programmes/master-of-science-artificial-intelligence/