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Technische Hochschule Köln
Master German + English Computer Science

Digital Sciences (Master of Science)

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The Digital Sciences master's program integrates the disciplines of computer science, business information systems, information science, and data science into a highly flexible master's program (Master of Science degree) that serves individual needs. It leads to a degree in three or four semesters, depending on the student's prerequisites. The program offers four fields of study: 1) Business Information Systems (English language): digital support of business processes; 2) IT Management (German and English language): aligning IT with business needs; 3) Software Architecture (English language): design of large and complex software systems; 4) Data and Information Science (English language): harnessing knowledge from data. The study program is offered cooperatively by the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (Gummersbach Campus) and the Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences (Cologne, Deutz Campus). The master course is international, seminar-based and strongly project-oriented.
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The Digital Sciences master's program integrates the disciplines of computer science, business information systems, information science, and data science into a highly flexible master's program (Master of Science degree) that serves individual needs. It leads to a degree in three or four semesters, depending on the student's prerequisites. The program offers four fields of study: 1) Business Information Systems (English language): digital support of business processes; 2) IT Management (German and English language): aligning IT with business needs; 3) Software Architecture (English language): design of large and complex software systems; 4) Data and Information Science (English language): harnessing knowledge from data. The study program is offered cooperatively by the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (Gummersbach Campus) and the Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences (Cologne, Deutz Campus). The master course is international, seminar-based and strongly project-oriented.

Application Requirements

* Uygun bir alanda üniversite derecesi (Bachelor derecesi veya daha yüksek) ve 2.5 (Alman not sistemi) veya daha iyi bir final notu
* Bilgisayar bilimi veya bilgi bilimi ile ilgili en az 80 ECTS kredisi değerinde içerik kapsayan program uygun kabul edilir
* Uygunluk derecesi, seçilen uzmanlığa (BIS, ITM, SAR, DIS) göre değerlendirilir
* Her uzmanlık için, altı eylem alanında eksik ön koşul ECTS kredilerinin yüzdesi belirlenir
* Krediler eksikse ancak toplam 15'i aşmıyorsa, şartlı kabul verilebilir
* Eksik kredilerin toplamı 15'i aşarsa, kabul mümkün değildir

Language Requirements

* İngilizce: Tüm uzmanlıklar için CEFR B2 seviyesi gereklidir
* TOEFL kağıt tabanlı: 550 puan
* TOEFL bilgisayar tabanlı: 213 puan
* TOEFL internet tabanlı: 80 puan
* IELTS: 6.0 puan
* Lise diplomasında B2 seviyesini (CEFR) onaylayan açıklama
* Almanca: Sadece BT Yönetimi uzmanlığı için DSH - seviye 2 sınavı gereklidir

Required Documents

* Üniversite diploma belgesi
* İngilizce dil yeterliliği kanıtı (B2 seviyesi)
* BT Yönetimi uzmanlığı için: Almanca dil yeterliliği kanıtı (DSH seviye 2)
* Motivasyon videosu (mülakat aşaması için gereklidir)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Digital Sciences (Master of Science) at Technische Hochschule Köln

Is Digital Sciences at Technische Hochschule Köln taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Digital Sciences programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Digital Sciences at Technische Hochschule Köln?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Digital Sciences?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Technische Hochschule Köln — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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