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TU Clausthal – M.Sc. Computer Science (International Applicants)

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Program Overview

Field	Details
University	Clausthal University of Technology (TU Clausthal)
Program	Computer Science
Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Language of Instruction	English
Duration	4 Semesters
Credits	120 ECTS
Start of Studies	Winter Semester & Summer Semester
Study Mode	Full-time
Admission Type	Open Admission (No NC)
Application Portal	HISinOne

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Program Description

The Master's programme provides advanced knowledge in theoretical, practical, and applied computer science with a strong research orientation.

Students can specialize in modern areas of computer science while working on interdisciplinary and research-oriented projects.

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Study Areas

Students may specialize in:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Big Data Technologies
• Secure Information Systems
• Visual & Interactive Computing
• Complex Information Systems
• Applied Computer Science
• Research-oriented Computing

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent related degree.
• Equivalent international university qualification.
• Normally 180 ECTS or equivalent.

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English Language Requirement

The programme is taught entirely in English.

Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency according to the university admission regulations.

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GRE Requirement

GRE is NOT required.

The university does not require GRE, GATE, or any other standardized graduate admission test for admission to the M.Sc. Computer Science programme.

Source

https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-clausthal/degree-seeking-students/application/

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Application Period (International Applicants)

Winter Semester

Item	Date
Application Portal Opens	27 May 2026 *(Winter Semester 2026/27)*
Application Deadline	15 July

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Summer Semester

Item	Date
Application Portal Opens	End of December *(expected by the university)*
Application Deadline	15 January

These deadlines apply to English-taught Master's programmes for international applicants.

Official Sources

Application & Advice

https://www.tu-clausthal.de/en/prospective-students/application-advice

International Center – Application

https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-clausthal/degree-seeking-students/application/

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International Application Processing Fee

TU Clausthal charges a processing fee for evaluating international academic qualifications.

Applicant	Fee
Standard International Applicants	€125
Applicants with a valid APS Certificate (China, India, Vietnam)	€100

The application will only be processed after:

• Payment of the processing fee.
• Submission of proof of payment.
• Upload of all required application documents.

Applicants from certain categories (e.g., Erasmus students, DAAD scholarship holders, EU citizens, etc.) are exempt from this fee.

Official Source

Processing Fee PDF

https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/fileadmin/IZC/Wege_an_die_TU_Clausthal/Dokumente/Auslaenderzulassung/Processing_fee_eng.pdf

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Application Procedure

International applicants must:

1. Register in the HISinOne application portal.
2. Complete the online application.
3. Upload all required documents as PDF files.
4. Pay the application processing fee.
5. Upload proof of payment.
6. Submit the application electronically.
7. Track the application status through HISinOne.

Applications are processed only after all required documents and the processing fee have been received.

Official Source

https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-clausthal/degree-seeking-students/application/

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Required Documents

Applicants generally need to upload:

• Bachelor's degree certificate (or current Transcript of Records)
• Transcript of Records
• English language certificate
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Passport
• Proof of payment of the processing fee
• Additional documents requested during the application process

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Tuition Fees

Item	Details
Tuition Fee	None
Semester Contribution	Standard semester contribution applies

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Program Highlights

• Fully English-taught
• Winter & Summer intake
• No tuition fees
• No Numerus Clausus (NC)
• No GRE required
• Direct application through HISinOne
• AI and Data Science specialization options
• Research-oriented curriculum
• Strong interdisciplinary focus

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Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as:

• Software Engineer
• Artificial Intelligence Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Data Engineer
• Research Scientist
• Systems Architect
• IT Consultant
• PhD Researcher

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International Applicant Checklist

• Bachelor's degree
• Transcript of Records
• English language certificate
• Passport
• Curriculum Vitae
• Pay the application processing fee
• Upload proof of payment
• Submit the online application via HISinOne before the deadline