Computer Science - degree programme with vocational and academic elementsdual system, including practical semester, part time, full time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
3 semesters
Location
Zweibrücken
Deadlines
January 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
January 2026 (EU)
February 2026 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Applied Computer Science

Focus

Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning and Software Engineering

Annotation

The Master's degree programme with vocational and academic elements in "Computer Science" provides a basis for graduates who have successfully completed the academic degree to assume responsible positions in software engineering. More than 50% of the achievements are acquired through practical work in a company. The skills acquired in the courses can be used and deepened in practice. This achieves strong linkage between theory and practice. Holders of the academic degree are qualified for admission to a doctorate. Graduates have in-depth expertise in software engineering, best practices in software development, and the management of software projects.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree programme in the field of Computer Science with 210 ECTS (180 ECTS possible, subject to conditions). Details are governed by the subject examination regulations. In addition, a contract with the company must be presented when enrolling for the Master’s degree programme in Computer Science with vocational and academic elements.

Lecture period

  • 29.09.2025 - 31.01.2026
  • 24.03.2026 - 19.07.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

    Important: some degree programmes have an earlier application deadline (see homepage) Application deadlines for individual programmes may be extended.

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Important: some degree programmes have an earlier application deadline (see homepage) Application deadlines for individual programmes may be extended.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Important: some degree programmes have an earlier application deadline (see homepage) Application deadlines for individual programmes may be extended. There are no special deadlines for foreign applicants - application via Uni Assist

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

    01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Important: some degree programmes have an earlier application deadline (see homepage) Application deadlines for individual programmes may be extended. There are no special deadlines for foreign applicants - application via Uni Assist

Summer semester (2025)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    31.10.2025 - 15.01.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    Important: some degree programmes have an earlier application deadline (see homepage) Application deadlines for individual programmes may be extended.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    31.10.2025 - 15.01.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    31.10.2025 - 15.01.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    Important: some degree programmes have an earlier application deadline (see homepage) Application deadlines for individual programmes may be extended.

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

    01.11.2025 - 28.02.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    Important: some degree programmes have an earlier application deadline (see homepage) Application deadlines for individual programmes may be extended.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English

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