Master's (MS / MSc) in Computer Science in Germany 2026
Compare 14 programs at 14 universities. Every figure comes from the program's own page; open a program to see its source and when it was last checked.
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MS Computer Science Programs
Chemnitz University of Technology
M.Sc. Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS; Indian B.Tech/B.E. from AICTE/UGC-recognized institution accepted · IELTS Not published by the university · GRE: Not required
View Details →FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität)
MS in Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: Relevant bachelor's degree and program-specific minimum requirements · IELTS Not published by the university · GRE: Not published by the university
View Details →Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
M.Sc. Computer Science
€1,500tuition per year
GPA: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with required subject credits · IELTS B2 CEFR; IELTS 6.5 overall with no section below 5.5 is listed as accepted · GRE: Not published by the university
View Details →Leibniz University Hannover
MSc in Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with good grades; no exact GPA cutoff stated · IELTS C1 level English required; no IELTS-only cutoff stated · GRE: Not required
View Details →Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
MS in Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related MINT field with above-average grades; commonly around 2.5/4.0 or better · IELTS Not clearly listed on the official Computer Science page; German-taught program requires German C1/DSH · GRE: Not published by the university
View Details →RWTH Aachen University
M.Sc. Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; formal requirements are program-specific · IELTS Not published by the university · GRE: Not published by the university
View Details →Saarland University
MSc in Computer Science (Informatics)
No tuition fee
GPA: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field; strong academic performance expected · IELTS C1 English; Medium of Instruction is not accepted · GRE: Not published by the university
View Details →TU Braunschweig
MS in Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with good grades; no fixed cutoff shown in official results · IELTS 6.5 · GRE: Not required
View Details →TU Darmstadt (Technical University of Darmstadt)
MSc Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: At least 180 ECTS overall, including at least 60 ECTS comparable to TU Darmstadt Computer Science entry-level competencies · IELTS Not published by the university · GRE: GRE or GATE may exempt an applicant from the entrance exam when the stated thresholds are met
View Details →TU Dresden (Technical University of Dresden)
M.Sc. Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: First professionally qualifying degree in Computer Science; subject fit is assessed through aptitude requirements · IELTS C1 CEFR · GRE: Not published by the university
View Details →Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin)
M.Sc. Computer Science (Informatik)
No tuition fee
GPA: Equivalent first degree in Computer Science or a closely related field · IELTS B2 CEFR (accepted certificate list applies) · GRE: Not published by the university
View Details →Technical University of Munich (TUM)
M.Sc. Informatics
GPA: Equivalent bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science; aptitude assessment applies · IELTS Not published by the university · GRE: GRE General required for applicants with degrees from India; GATE alternative may be accepted under stated rules
View Details →University of Duisburg-Essen
M.Sc. Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: 2.5/4.0 or equivalent · IELTS 6 · GRE: Not required
View Details →University of Stuttgart
MS in Computer Science
No tuition fee
GPA: Bachelor's degree of at least six semesters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field · IELTS C1 English; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95 listed as examples · GRE: Not published by the university
View Details →Comparison Table
| University / program | Tuition per year | Living per year | Minimum GPA | IELTS | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemnitz University of TechnologyM.Sc. Computer ScienceFall: Winter semester deadline: July 15, 2026 · Spring: Summer semester deadline: January 15, 2027 | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS; Indian B.Tech/B.E. from AICTE/UGC-recognized institution accepted | Not published by the university | Not required |
| FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität)MS in Computer ScienceFall: Not published by the university · Spring: Not published by the university | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Relevant bachelor's degree and program-specific minimum requirements | Not published by the university | Not published by the university |
| Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)M.Sc. Computer ScienceFall: 15 June · Spring: 15 January | €1,500 | €11,904 | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with required subject credits | B2 CEFR; IELTS 6.5 overall with no section below 5.5 is listed as accepted | Not published by the university |
| Leibniz University HannoverMSc in Computer ScienceFall: 15 April – 31 May (non-EU applicants for winter semester) · Spring: 15 October – 30 November (non-EU applicants for summer semester) | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Bachelor’s degree in a related field with good grades; no exact GPA cutoff stated | C1 level English required; no IELTS-only cutoff stated | Not required |
| Otto von Guericke University MagdeburgMS in Computer ScienceFall: International degree: July 15 · Spring: International degree: January 15 | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related MINT field with above-average grades; commonly around 2.5/4.0 or better | Not clearly listed on the official Computer Science page; German-taught program requires German C1/DSH | Not published by the university |
| RWTH Aachen UniversityM.Sc. Computer ScienceFall: Hard deadline; verify current international deadline in RWTHonline · Spring: Hard deadline; verify current international deadline in RWTHonline | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; formal requirements are program-specific | Not published by the university | Not published by the university |
| Saarland UniversityMSc in Computer Science (Informatics)Summer: Apply by 15 May for the following summer semester; verify current winter deadline on the program page | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field; strong academic performance expected | C1 English; Medium of Instruction is not accepted | Not published by the university |
| TU BraunschweigMS in Computer ScienceFall: Check program-specific deadlines on the official application pages; no single university-wide 2026 deadline was provided in the results · Spring: Check program-specific deadlines on the official application pages; no single university-wide 2026 deadline was provided in the results | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with good grades; no fixed cutoff shown in official results | 6.5 | Not required |
| TU Darmstadt (Technical University of Darmstadt)MSc Computer ScienceFall: 1 June–15 July · Spring: 1 December–15 January | No tuition fee | €11,904 | At least 180 ECTS overall, including at least 60 ECTS comparable to TU Darmstadt Computer Science entry-level competencies | Not published by the university | GRE or GATE may exempt an applicant from the entrance exam when the stated thresholds are met |
| TU Dresden (Technical University of Dresden)M.Sc. Computer ScienceFall: 1 April–31 May · Spring: 1 October–30 November | No tuition fee | €11,904 | First professionally qualifying degree in Computer Science; subject fit is assessed through aptitude requirements | C1 CEFR | Not published by the university |
| Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin)M.Sc. Computer Science (Informatik)Fall: Check current TU Berlin Master's deadline page · Spring: Check current TU Berlin Master's deadline page | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Equivalent first degree in Computer Science or a closely related field | B2 CEFR (accepted certificate list applies) | Not published by the university |
| Technical University of Munich (TUM)M.Sc. InformaticsFall: Recommended 1 February–31 March for visa applicants; compulsory deadline 31 May · Spring: Recommended 1 October–31 October for visa applicants; compulsory deadline 30 November | — | €11,904 | Equivalent bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science; aptitude assessment applies | Not published by the university | GRE General required for applicants with degrees from India; GATE alternative may be accepted under stated rules |
| University of Duisburg-EssenM.Sc. Computer ScienceFall: Not published by the university · Spring: Not published by the university | No tuition fee | €11,904 | 2.5/4.0 or equivalent | 6 | Not required |
| University of StuttgartMS in Computer ScienceFall: 15 May–15 July · Spring: 1 December–15 January | No tuition fee | €11,904 | Bachelor's degree of at least six semesters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field | C1 English; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95 listed as examples | Not published by the university |