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Masters in Computer Science in Germany for international students

🇩🇪 Tuition-free public universities and an engineering powerhouse. Here is what a masters in Computer Science there actually involves — costs, entry tests, deadlines and what graduates earn.

Tuition
See the university-published fees below
Official living-cost benchmark
Tests accepted
IELTS · TOEFL
Intakes
Winter (Oct) primary · Summer (Apr) limited
Student visa
National Visa for Study (D-Visa) — EUR 75
After you graduate
18-month Job Seeker visa

Masters programmes in Computer Science we track in Germany

UniversityProgrammeDurationTuitionDeadlineApply
TU MunichMSc Informatics2 yrsEUR 12,000/yr for non-EU students (EUR 4,000-6,000 per semester by programme) + semester feeOfficial source · 2026–27May 31Apply

Fee labels cite official university pages and their stated academic year. “Check current fee” means the institution does not publish one stable programme figure.

What Computer Science graduates earn in Germany

Official earnings benchmark
Benchmark scope
Average gross earnings for full-time employees across occupations; not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Post-study work
1.5 years

Common roles include Software Engineer, Data Engineer. Employer examples are editorial, while the earnings benchmark above comes from the cited national source.

How to apply for the 1971 intake

  1. 1Get admission via Uni-Assist or directly
  2. 2Open a blocked account (EUR 11,208) — Expatrio, Fintiba
  3. 3Buy travel health insurance
  4. 4Book Embassy appointment 3+ months ahead
  5. 5Attend interview with APS certificate if from India/China/Vietnam
  6. 6Convert to residence permit within 90 days of arrival

Frequently asked questions

What does a Masters in Computer Science in Germany cost per year?

Current official programme figures shown in this guide are: TU Munich: EUR 12,000/yr for non-EU students (EUR 4,000-6,000 per semester by programme) + semester fee. The country planning range is separate from these university-published fees. Open each cited source before paying a deposit.

Which tests do I need for a Masters in Computer Science in Germany?

The programmes we track ask for IELTS, TOEFL. Most Germany universities accept an English test plus, where relevant, a graduate admissions test. Always check the exact minimum score on the programme page.

Can I work in Germany after this degree?

18-month Job Seeker visa. Salary outcomes vary by role, location and experience; use the official benchmark source shown on this page rather than treating a national figure as a guaranteed starting salary.

When should I apply for the 1971 intake?

Winter (Oct) primary · Summer (Apr) limited. Deadlines for the programmes we track fall on May 31, so start test prep and documents 8–12 months earlier.

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