Computational Sciences - Computer-based Natural Sciencesfull time

  • Master of Science

    Master
    Degree

  • 4 semesters

    Standard period of study (amount)

  • Mainz

    Location

  • 15 days left (Germans and inhabitants)

    15 days left (EU), 15 days left (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study
  • Applied Computer Science
  • Applied Mathematics
Focus

Geosciences, Numerical Mathematics, Physics of the Atmosphere, Physics of Liquids and Solids, Theoretical Chemistry

Target group

The degree course provides students from the fields of Mathematics and Natural Sciences with the necessary tools to develop and use new, well-founded computer simulations in the applications after completing the Master's degree programme.

Annotation

There is a year-round application for the Master's programme 'Computational Sciences' (see https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/ganzjaehrige-bewerbung/). Applications are to be submitted to the Admissions Office of the University Mainz (http://www.uni-mainz.de/onlinebewerbung). A separate application form must be completed for Computational Sciences. If the Bachelor degree certificate is not available by the application deadline, but at least 135 credit points can be proven: Submit a certificate of study and examinations and the average grade achieved so far. (This certificate must be issued by the relevant higher education, original or officially authenticated copy). After enrolment, the diploma must be submitted. If the degree was obtained abroad: Officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).

Admission modus

open admission

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Evidence of a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or the natural science major subject selected or an equivalent degree from a university in Germany or abroad. Evidence of participation in a Programming course in a higher programming language worth 6 credit points or comparable achievements. Evidence of courses worth at least 20 credit points in Mathematics or comparable achievements. Evidence of courses worth at least 20 credit points in a natural science subject. Sufficient proficiency in English Student applicants:who obtained neither their higher education entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution nor a degree in a course conducted in German are required to provide evidence of German proficiency at the level of the “German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education for Foreign Students” (DSH).

Lecture period
  • 15.04.2024 - 20.07.2024
  • 21.10.2024 - 08.02.2025

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2024)
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.10.2023 - 12.04.2024

    Applicants who gained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Service (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The application for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.10.2023 - 12.04.2024

    Bachelor graduates of JGU Mainz must submit their application to the Student Services by the last working day before the start of lectures. For external applicants: If you apply outside the regular application deadlines for Master's degree courses with open admission (01.10 - 01.03.) for a Master's degree programme participating in the pilot project, you must clarify with the relevant subject advisor whether participation in courses of the current semester is still possible.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    10.10.2023 - 12.04.2024

    Applicants who gained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Service (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The application for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.10.2023 - 12.04.2024

    Bachelor graduates of JGU Mainz must submit their application to the Student Services by the last working day before the start of lectures. For external applicants: If you apply outside the regular application deadlines for Master's degree courses with open admission (01.10 - 01.03.) for a Master's degree programme participating in the pilot project, you must clarify with the relevant subject advisor whether participation in courses of the current semester is still possible.

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.01.2024 - 18.10.2024

    Bachelor graduates of JGU Mainz must submit their application to the Student Services by the last working day before the start of lectures. For external applicants: If you apply outside the regular application deadlines for Master's degree courses with open admission (01.04. - 01.09.) for a Master's degree programme participating in the pilot project, you must clarify with the relevant subject advisor whether participation in courses of the current semester is still possible.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.01.2024 - 18.10.2024

    Applicants who gained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Service (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The application for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.01.2024 - 18.10.2024

    Bachelor graduates of JGU Mainz must submit their application to the Student Services by the last working day before the start of lectures. For external applicants: If you apply outside the regular application deadlines for Master's degree courses with open admission (01.04. - 01.09.) for a Master's degree programme participating in the pilot project, you must clarify with the relevant subject advisor whether participation in courses of the current semester is still possible.

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.01.2024 - 18.10.2024

    Applicants who gained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Service (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The application for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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