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website: https://www.fau.eu/degree-program/artificial-intelligence-ai-m-sc/

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg – Master's Programs (Winter Semester 2026/27)

Application Deadlines

ProgramApplication DeadlineIntake
M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence (AI)15 September – 30 NovemberWinter only
M.Sc. Computer Science (Informatik)15 September – 15 Januaryfor summer
M.Sc. Data Science15 October – 30 Novemberfor summer

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Application Fee

From Winter Semester 2026/27, FAU charges a €100 processing fee per application for applicants from non-EU countries.

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Application Portal

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Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc.) – Important Notes

Intake

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GRE Requirement

For non-EU applicants, the M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence program requires a GRE as part of the application (effective from the Winter Semester 2026/27 admission cycle).

Note: This GRE requirement applies specifically to the Artificial Intelligence program. The Data Science program primarily evaluates applicants based on academic qualifications and does not have the same GRE requirement.

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Required Documents

The official AI program application page contains the complete list of required documents, including:

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Official Resources

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg – M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence

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Program Overview

FieldDetails
DegreeMaster of Science (M.Sc.)
UniversityFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
ProgramArtificial Intelligence
IntakePrimarily Winter Semester
Application PortalCampo (Direct FAU Application)

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Intake

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Application Period

Winter Semester

Admission CycleApplication Period
Regular Intake15 February – 31 May
Winter Semester 2026/27 (Exception)15 April – 31 May 2026
Note: The 2026/27 application period was changed due to updates in the Examination Regulations.

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How to Apply

  1. Create an account in the FAU IdM System.
  2. Sign in to the Campo Application Portal.
  3. Complete and submit the online application.
  4. Wait for the admission decision from FAU.
Applications are submitted entirely online.

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Application Fee

Starting from Winter Semester 2026/27:

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Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

Personal Documents

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Academic Documents

If Bachelor's Degree Is Not Yet Completed

Applicants may still apply by submitting:

For Non-EU degrees: The final Bachelor's certificate must be presented during enrollment. Late submission after enrollment is not permitted.

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English Language Requirement

Applicants must provide one of the following:

Not Accepted

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APS Certificate

Required for applicants from:

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Additional Language Certificates

Applicants may also submit:

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GRE / GATE Requirement (Winter Semester 2026/27)

EU Applicants

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Non-EU Applicants

Submission of one of the following is mandatory:

This requirement applies to applicants whose nationality is not from a Lisbon Convention signatory country.

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Accepted GRE

Requirements

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Accepted GATE Papers

Preferred:

Also Accepted:

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Academic Admission Requirements

Applicants should have:

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Expected Background Knowledge

Applicants should possess strong knowledge in:

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Minimum Recommended ECTS Background

Subject AreaMinimum ECTS
Programming & Algorithms≥20
Theoretical Computer Science & Logic≥15
Databases & Conceptual Modelling≥5
Mathematics (Analysis, Linear Algebra, Statistics)≥20
Software Engineering≥10

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English Language Requirement (International Applicants)

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

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Additional Requirements for International Students

Applicants should:

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Admission Process

The admission process consists of several stages:

  1. Submission of online application
  2. Evaluation of application documents by two professors
  3. Review by the Admissions Committee
  4. Online Screening Test
  5. Formal document verification
  6. Admission decision

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Online Screening Test

All applicants (both FAU and external applicants) must complete an online screening examination.

Test Details

Topics Covered

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Important Notes

Computer Science (M.Sc.)

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FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg – M.Sc. Data Science

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Program Overview

FieldDetails
DegreeMaster of Science (M.Sc.)
UniversityFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
ProgramData Science
Language of InstructionEnglish
Admission TypeQualification Assessment
Application PortalCampo (Direct FAU Application)

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Application Deadlines

SemesterDeadline
Winter Semester31 May
Summer Semester30 November

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Application Portal

Applications must be submitted online through the FAU Campo Portal.

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Academic Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in one of the following (or an equivalent program):

Note: Degree equivalency is determined by the Admissions Committee during the application process. It cannot be evaluated in advance.

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GPA Requirement

Applicants should have:

Applicants with GPA 2.6–2.8

Applicants whose GPA falls between 2.6 and 2.8 may still be considered for admission.

They will be invited to a short online interview covering:

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English Language Requirement

The program is taught entirely in English.

Applicants must demonstrate:

English Proof is Not Required If

Applicants completed:

Even if your undergraduate program was taught in English, FAU recommends submitting an official English language certificate.

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German Language Recommendation

German language proficiency is not required for admission.

However, FAU recommends:

This is helpful for:

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Admission Process

Admission is based on a Qualification Assessment, which evaluates:

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Important Notes