M.Sc. German 3 Semesters

Informatik

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg Magdeburg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2028

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

90 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Magdeburg

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter and Summer

Application deadlines: 15.Sep (winter domestic), 15.Mär (summer domestic)

IELTS

IELTS is listed among recognised English proofs for English-taught programmes; no universi...

German Requirement

Most programmes are taught in German and generally require C1-level German proven by one o...

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, an Universitäten in Magdeburg, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Informatik, spanning 3 semesters (90 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German DSH-2 or equivalent

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught programmes require a language certificate. Recognised proofs: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Proficiency (CPE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE), APIEL, PTE Academic. Exempt without test: secondary-school certificates from Australia, Canada (except Quebec/New Brunswick), USA (High School Diploma), British/international GCE A-Levels, Irish Leaving Certificate, New Zealand NCEA, Scottish Qualifications Certificate; and degrees completed in Australia, UK, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec/New Brunswick provinces), New Zealand, USA. All other applicants must submit official certificates with their application.

German Language

Most programmes are taught in German and generally require C1-level German proven by one of: DSH-2 (selected programmes require DSH-3); TestDaF level 4 in all four parts (selected programmes require TDN 5); DSD II; German part of the Feststellungspruefung at a Studienkolleg; Goethe-Zertifikat C2 'Grosses Deutsches Sprachdiplom' (from 01.01.2012); ZOP/KDS/GDS of the Goethe-Institut until 31.12.2011; telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule. Applicants who show a C1 certificate when applying are invited to the OVGU DSH exam (held March for summer semester and September for winter semester; fee EUR 80). OVGU itself offers no preparatory German courses.

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 15 Jul/15 Sep

Summer Semester Semester

Entry: 15 Jan/15 Mar

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

B.Sc. Informatik with above-average grade or equivalent required
Alternative: MINT degree with minimum 20 ECTS in informatics

Additional Requirements

No numerus clausus
Application deadlines differ for domestic and international applicants

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Magdeburg

Subject Groups

Computer Science & IT

Study Fields

Informatik

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Informatik in Magdeburg. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years), totalling 90 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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