Computer Science and Systems Engineering Technische Hochschule Köln
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 3 semesters
- Location
- Köln
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Computer Engineering
Target group
The Master's degree programme provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts, methods and technologies in Computer Science and IT-related Communication Engineering. Students work with the latest research and can develop and apply scientifically sound solutions to complex problems.
Admission requirements
The admission requirement is a recognised first certificate of academic degree in a relevant natural sciences or technical course worth at least 210 credit points (CP) in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and an overall grade of 2.5 or better. Any degree course that teaches skills from the fields of Mathematics, Physics or Electrical and Information Technology worth at least 110 CP is deemed relevant. Prospective students who have not yet completed their relevant academic studies can participate in the selection procedure, provided they can demonstrate at the time of applying that: - they require no more than 30 credit points to obtain their final qualification - they have a provisional average grade of 2.5. Enrolment is then subject to the condition that evidence of successful completion is provided by the 2nd semester.
Lecture period
- 23.09.2024 - 07.02.2025
- 24.03.2025 - 18.07.2025
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
16.10.2025 - 15.01.2026Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
16.10.2025 - 15.01.2026
Please note different deadlines, if applicable, depending on the desired degree programme: https://www.th-koeln.de/studium/alle-studiengaenge-auf-einen-blick_76.php For information on the correct way to apply, please visit https://www.th-koeln.de/internationales/wie-bewerbe-ich-mich-richtig_8332.phpDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.11.2025 - 15.01.2026
Please note different deadlines, if applicable, depending on the desired degree programme: https://www.th-koeln.de/studium/alle-studiengaenge-auf-einen-blick_76.php For information on the correct way to apply, please visit https://www.th-koeln.de/internationales/wie-bewerbe-ich-mich-richtig_8332.phpEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
15.02.2026 - 15.03.2026
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2026 - 30.06.2026
Please apply via our service partner Uni-Assist. For more information, please see www.uni-assist.de. Please note the differing application deadlines of the individual Master's degree programmes.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2026 - 30.06.2026
Please apply via our service partner Uni-Assist. For more information, please see www.uni-assist.de. Please note the differing application deadlines of the individual Master's degree programmes.Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
02.05.2026 - 15.07.2026
Please note the differing application deadlines of the individual Master's degree. For more information, please see https://www.th-koeln.de/studium/alle-studiengaenge-auf-einen-blick_76.phpEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
15.08.2026 - 15.09.2026
Further information on how to apply for admission in a higher study semester can be found at https://www.th-koeln.de/studium/bewerbung-zum-hoeheren-fachsemester_5324.php
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Please note that the semester fee at the TH Cologne changes slightly each semester.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
