Computer Science, Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Research in View

Course Structure & Content

The degree programme enables graduates to work successfully in the field of computer science throughout their entire professional lives. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to not only teach students content relevant to the present, but also theoretically sound concepts and methods that will remain valid long after current trends have passed. This includes, in particular, the areas of formal, algorithmic, and mathematical skills; analysis, design, realisation and project management competencies; technological competencies, as well as social and personal skills.

In addition, the degree programme focuses on two specifications that distinguish it from other degree programmes:

• a bilingual education in English and German for both foreign and German students, and
• project-oriented work in several subject areas to teach the general skills mentioned above.
  

Specialist expertise through additional certificates

Artificial intelligence, data science or robotics & automation – specialists score with these topics on the job market. The Department of Computer Science at the University of Bayreuth has therefore established a certificate programme with which our students can expand their subject expertise in a targeted manner and thus significantly increase their attractiveness for potential employers.

To obtain a certificate in "Artificial Intelligence", "Data Science", or "Robotics and Automation", students must earn 90 ETCS in the respective specialized courses. Since the courses that qualify for the certificate are also part of the regular course offerings, students can seamlessly integrate the certificate into their degree programme by completing the required courses. The certificates can be pursued by students formally enrolled in the following Bachelor or Master programmes: Angewandte Informatik (B.Sc.), Informatik (B.Sc.), Computer Science (M.Sc.), Angewandte Informatik (M.Sc.), and Informatik (M.Sc.). 

Building on one’s initial career-qualifying degree, this master’s programme provides knowledge and competencies that enable graduates to pursue doctoral research – e.g. in a doctoral programme – or to engage in complex industrial or freelance activities in the areas of research, development, implementation, distribution, or maintenance. Typical areas of activity for computer scientists with a master’s degree are the development of new methods and systems for information processing (e.g. for manufacturing corporations, software companies, and research institutions), the introduction of automated information processing systems in companies or administrative departments, activities relating to operations, in addition to product maintenance and distribution in the computer industry. Computer scientists are also qualified to work at a range of academic institutes, including research and teaching activities at universities.

Getting a doctorate at the University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth Graduate School supervises doctoral students of all subjects who are doing their doctorate in structured programmes or at one of the seven faculties. We promote scientific exchange even in the first phase of independent research, and support your interdisciplinary education with additional teaching and training opportunities. Our aim is to create optimal research and learning conditions for doctoral students.

The WiN Academy of the University of Bayreuth website contains all the information you will need on the subject of getting a doctorate in Bayreuth.

Special features

• the lecture language is English
• Part-time study is possible. (In the Master's degree programme in Computer Science, a maximum of 20 credit points may be earned in each semester).

Further information

• Data Science Certificate
• Robotics and Automation Certificate

Semester fee

The University of Bayreuth does not charge tuition fees. However, every student must pay the semester fee. This includes the fees for the Studentenwerk Oberfranken and the semester ticket for the use of public transport in the cities of Bayreuth and Kulmbach and in many parts of the regional transport system.

The module handbook provides an overview of the various modules that must be taken in a degree programme. It contains all the important explanations on the requirements and types of module examinations as well as on the intermediate or final examinations and serves as a kind of study guide for orientation.

Examination regulations lay down the content and structure of a specific degree programme in a legally binding manner. They must be approved by the Ministry of Science or accredited by an accreditation agency.