MSc in Computer Science

Students in the Master's degree program in Computer Science receive an English-language education, as the courses are held in English. In addition, the Master's program in Computer Science follows an international approach and practical project work plays a particularly important role.

Research in View

The general aim of the master’s program in Computer Science is to provide a research-oriented program of study. On the basis of a broad understanding of the subject area with select areas of emphasis, creative and constructive abilities to produce and develop hardware and software systems are nurtured and honed. In addition, the student’s basic research and applied research skills in the field of computer science are developed and enhanced.

The degree program enables graduates to work successfully in the field of computer science throughout their entire professional lives. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to not only teach students content relevant to the present but also theoretically sound concepts and methods that will remain valid long after current trends have passed. This includes, in particular, the areas of formal, algorithmic, and mathematical skills; analysis, design, realization, and project management competencies; technological competencies, as well as social and personal skills.

In addition, the degree program focuses on two specifications that distinguish it from other degree programs:

• Bilingual education in English and German for both foreign and German students, and
• Project-oriented work in several subject areas to teach the general skills mentioned above.

In total, you will need to gain 120 ECTS points from the following areas:

• Computer Science (35-45 ECTS points)
• Projects (30-31 ECTS points)
• Language (15-24 ECTS points)
• Master’s thesis (30 ECTS points)

Building on one’s initial career-qualifying degree, this master’s program provides knowledge and competencies that enable graduates to pursue doctoral research – e.g. in a doctoral program – or to engage in complex industrial or freelance activities in the areas of research, development, implementation, distribution, or maintenance. Typical areas of activity for computer scientists with a master’s degree are the development of new methods and systems for information processing (e.g. for manufacturing corporations, software companies, and research institutions), the introduction of automated information processing systems in companies or administrative departments, activities relating to operations, in addition to product maintenance and distribution in the computer industry. Computer scientists are also qualified to work at a range of academic institutes, including research and teaching activities at universities.

Getting a doctorate at the University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth Graduate School supervises doctoral students of all subjects who are doing their doctorate in structured programs or at one of the seven faculties. We promote scientific exchange even in the first phase of independent research and support your interdisciplinary education with additional teaching and training opportunities. Our aim is to create optimal research and learning conditions for doctoral students.