Computational Sciences - Computer-based Natural Sciencesfull time
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
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 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
- 13.04.2026 - 11.07.2026
- 19.10.2026 - 13.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.10.2025 - 01.03.2026
For Master´s degree programmes with an aptitude test, the application deadline already ends on 15:11. Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.10.2025 - 01.03.2026
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request 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
01.10.2025 - 01.03.2026
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 countries that are not members of the European Union
01.10.2025 - 01.03.2026
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The request 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.
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2026 - 01.09.2026
Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.07. of the respective year. Please also note the even earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2026 - 01.09.2026
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request 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
01.04.2026 - 01.09.2026
Bachelor's 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
01.04.2026 - 01.09.2026
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request 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