Career prospects

Graduates who have successfully completed the Master's Programme in Computer and Information Science pursue careers as

• data scientists and data analysts
• software developers and consultants
• system designers and engineers
• interaction designers and usability engineers

in fields where large volumes of data are processed and visualized, such as

• banking and insurance businesses
• telematics and internet agencies
• software companies
• movies, simulation and the computer games industry
• market research, management consultations,
• logistics and network management
• medicine and molecular biology

The city of Konstanz is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg not far away from the Bavarian border. Both states are among the strongest and most prosperous business locations in Germany.

Our graduates also benefit from the city’s advantageous geographical location in the international region where the borders of Germany, Switzerland and Austria converge. IT experts are equally in demand in all three countries.

You can find out more about career entry in the interview series #dreamjob - Starting a career. Alumni of the University of Konstanz report on their very personal career entry.

Start of study

Winter semester | Summer semester

Study structure

Our two-year master's programme (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) is quite flexible, which means that there is no strict module plan and you are relatively free to choose from a range of modules offered for master students by the Department of Computer and Information Science. However this master's programme is meant for specialization and (individual ) profiling .

To help you with setting up an individual study plan, we have established a range of pre-defined specializations. In these specializations, we have collected a range of modules which fit together thematically and allow you to become a specialist in one of these fields. Additionally, you can also attend courses offered by other departments or courses addressing key competencies. More information about the study structure can be found here.

These documents will support you in planning your studies:

• Module guide
• Examination regulation

At the University of Konstanz, you have a broad range of opportunities and training options that complement your study programme, for example orientation programmes to support new students, learning guidance, language courses, a data and information literacy programme as well as options promoting career-oriented skills and social commitment.

• GoMINt – orientation programme in STEM subjects
• Writing Centre – writing tutoring, joint writing sessions and workshops
• Language courses at the Language Institute
• Learning guidance, study tips, time management – workshops offered by the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)

• Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT) – programme can be completed with a certificate
• Transfer – practical projects (research, business, politics and society)
• qualification N – Sustainability Certificate at the University of Konstanz

• Profil+ – programme for career skills (German skills required)
• Career Passport – programme for career skills (for international students)
• Advice on career entry, opportunities and workshops from Career Service

Internship

An internship period is not a compulsory element in our Master’s programme curriculum. However, it has become quite common for our Master's students to take a semester off (leave of absence) for a voluntary internship. The department supports you with an internship portal and several career-oriented activities that focus on different aspects of employability e.g., our Career Passport programme.

Stay abroad

The Department of Computer and Information Science supports student mobility and therefore maintains and establishes new exchange agreements at all degree levels with a variety of partner universities in Europe and overseas. Although a semester abroad is not mandatory, we encourage our master’s students to participate in a study and/or work exchange programme.

Hear from students and lecturers
In our interview series, students talk about their subject, teachers explain the department's research and tell you what topics they cover in seminars and lectures.

• Three Questions to Gabriel, M.Sc. Computer and Information Science
• Three Questions to Anastasia, M.Sc. Computer and Information Science
• Three Questions to Marvin, M.Sc. Computer and Information Science

Get an impression
Discover online lectures and websites with more information about your prospective subject.

• PocketGuide B.Sc. Computer Science – Discover the study course
• Discover Computer Science in Constance
• Lecture Recordings (Computer and Information Science)

Our departmental admission committee decides on the basis of the application documents and a points system on the applicant’s eligibility for the master’s programme in Computer and Information Science.

Requirements such as the final grade, subject relevance, motivation and additional subject-related activities such as internships, studies abroad etc. and/or special subject-related commitments such as subject-related MOOCs, etc. and the GRE revised General Test score (only mandatory for applicants with a university degree not falling under the Lisbon Convention) are assessed and evaluated. Detailed information on the procedure and the admission requirements can be found on our website.

Further information can be found in the admission regulations.

Semester fee
All students enrolled at the University of Konstanz are charged a semester fee each semester, similar to all other German universities. Here you can find the current semester fee and its individual components.

Tuition fees for first degree studies for certain international students
Since winter semester 2017/18, the state of Baden-Württemberg has required some international students to pay tuition fees for their first degree studies. The following students are not required to pay tuition fees: citizens of a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), doctoral students and certain “Bildungsinländer” (e.g. non-EU citizens with a German “Abitur”). More detailed information can be found here.

Each year, the University of Konstanz grants exemptions to a limited number of particularly gifted international degree-seeking students in accordance with the university’s “Begabtenbefreiungssatzung” (statutes governing the exemption of gifted students). More detailed information can be found here.

Tuition fees for second degree studies for all students
All students are required to pay tuition fees for their second degree studies. More detailed information can be found here.

This programme is taught in English. A sufficient language proficiency proof is therefore required. A missing or invalid proof of English language proficiency will lead to the exclusion of the application.

We expect a level of at least high B2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR – short description of level B2)

We only accept the following language proficiency proofs without any exception:

• TOEFL: minimum score: 90 (Institution Code, Name and Type: B226 U Konstanz Dept Comp/Info Sci)
• IELTS (academic test): minimum score: 6
• Cambridge First Certificate in English: minimum grade: C
• Evidence of 5 years continuous English classes, level German secondary school up to Abitur (German equivalent to A-level), minimum grade "befriedigend" or better
• Successful completion of a minimum of four subject-related courses held in English in a previous relevant degree program or exchange program (ERASMUS etc.) in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
• Successful completion of a minimum of three subject-related courses in English and the writing of the final thesis in English in a previous relevant degree program in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
• High school or Bachelor degree or study exchange certificate (min. one semester) from an English educational institution from one of the following countries: USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

This programme is taught in English.

• strong computer science background
• interest in our specialisations
• affinity for scientific research

Programming skills
A solid knowledge of the principles and practice of software engineering and programming is required. Students need to be able to read, understand, and write high-quality code in a modern, object-oriented language such as Java or C++, which are among the most frequently used programming languages at the department. For some advanced courses, you also need to have the willingness to learn and work with other programming languages that are used for data analysis and visualisation, such as Python.

Online self-assessment test Computer and Information Science
If you are thinking about applying for our master’s programme, the study quiz Computer and Information Science will provide you with an excellent opportunity to test whether your academic education to date meets our requirements.

Application documents

The following documents are part of your online application. Please note that this list is not binding. It only serves as an orientation.

1. officially certified copy of your bachelor's degree certificate with an official translation into German or English.
   Students in their final year of study can hand in the degree certificate later.
2. officially certified copy of your transcript of records showing subjects taken, credits and grades obtained, with an official translation into German or English.
   For applicants enrolled at the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Konstanz, an uncertified transcript of records is sufficient.
3. documentation of English language skills (see language skills)
4. table of equivalence
   Not applicable for applicants with a B.Sc. degree in Computer Science or Information Engineering from the University of Konstanz.
   A handwritten completion of the form is not acceptable and may lead to a non-review of the application.
5. personal statement questionnaire.
   A handwritten completion of the form is not acceptable and may lead to a non-review of the application.
6. full curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages)
   A handwritten CV is not acceptable and may lead to a non-review of the application.
7. GRE General Test (official score sheet; Institution Code (DI): 7174); only mandatory for applicants with a university degree not falling under the Lisbon Convention
8. applicants from China, India and Vietnam: APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy in your home country

An application is possible during the following period: 15.03. - 15.04. (Richtwert 15.04. – 15.12. ) | 29.11. - 15.01.
There may be other deadlines if you are applying for admission to a higher semester (for instance, if you are changing subjects or universities). For more information please consult the university website .

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) can help you with general questions about finding the right study programme as well as when you are concerned or unsure about your studies. We will be happy to advise you and support you with a wide range of services .

Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
Room: D 409 – 412a
Make an appointment: termin.zsb@uni-konstanz.de

Questions related to the content or organization of the study programme:
Departmental student advisory service
Katrin Winkler
Contact person room PZ 804
Phone: +49 7531 88-2188
Email: mastercis.inf@uni-konstanz.de