All staff members working in the student advisory service of the Institute of Computer Science are listed here. For questions regarding forms, applications, registration, examination authorisations, and similar matters, please contact the Administration Office. For questions regarding the structure of the degree programme, credits, study plans, or general academic concerns, please contact the student advisory service. You are welcome to attend the regular office hours of our student advisors or make an appointment. For complex issues, we recommend a consultation by appointment. All consultations are confidential. Our student advisors can also help if you have questions or problems such as exam anxiety, difficulties with your thesis or supervisor, discrimination, the duration of your studies, visa issues, and more. They also know other contacts across the Göttingen campus who may be helpful.

Yes. The University of Göttingen and cooperating institutions offer many advisory and information services, such as the central student advisory service, psychological counselling, the Career Service, counselling for students with disabilities, and statistical advice. You can find a list of all services there. If you need further information, please contact our student advisors.

The central student advisory service also offers various events, including for new students, and supports you in developing suitable learning strategies.

In addition to individual counselling and coaching, psychological counselling also offers group counselling and courses such as a coaching group for international MSc and PhD students.

News and announcements from the Institute of Computer Science can be found here. In addition, we have a blog where we post updates about degree programmes, office hours of the student advisors, special events for students, and similar topics.

There is a wide range of support for pregnant students. Please contact our student advisor Dr Anne-Kathrin Schultz for further advice and guidance on the next steps.

The Anti-Discrimination Advisory Service for Students offers a safe space to talk about your own or observed experiences of discrimination. It is intended for students who have experienced discrimination, especially because of attributed characteristics such as appearance, skin colour, origin, name, language, or religion. The goal of the counselling is to empower the person seeking advice and support them in identifying possible next steps. Every request is confidential. The needs of the person seeking advice are at the centre of the counselling process.

The peer-to-peer counselling service for trans* students at the University of Göttingen ended in December 2019. The website still provides information on gender diversity and links to counselling services.

All applicants must apply via our online application form. Since all relevant information is provided on our web pages, please read the information and regulations carefully before contacting us. Please only contact us if you have specific questions that cannot be answered there. General application questions will not be answered. We do not offer an individual eligibility check.

The admission regulations can be found here.

The application deadline for international students is usually April 15 and October 15 for the following semester. The application deadline for German and EU citizens, or students with an EU degree, is usually June 15 and December 15. As these deadlines may change, please check the web pages regularly. The application portal usually opens one month before the deadline.

Further information on living costs, studying in Göttingen, accommodation, and related topics can be found on the web pages of Göttingen International.

No. Questions regarding eligibility will not be answered.

The admission committee evaluates all applications after the application deadline. Since we usually receive many applications, please be patient. The entire procedure can take two to three months. For legal reasons, we are not allowed to provide information about an ongoing application procedure, so please refrain from contacting us about this issue. You will be notified by email as soon as a decision has been made.

After admission, you will also receive an email from Göttingen International. It will contain all the information you need, including topics such as university registration and living in Göttingen.

The University of Göttingen offers a guest study programme. Refugees who would like to become guest students at the University of Göttingen can find information here. Refugees who would like to study as regular MSc students should apply via the MSc application portal. There is an option called "special treatment" where you can upload information about your refugee status. The contact person at the Institute of Computer Science is our student advisor.

The degree programmes at the Institute of Computer Science offer many ways to personalise your studies. There is therefore no single default study plan for all students. Depending on your interests and prior knowledge, you need to create your own study plan and choose from various courses. Several criteria must of course be fulfilled. These are described in the module catalogue and will also be explained in the introductory lecture. Registered students should make an appointment for individual counselling if they need help with their study plan.

The MSc programme Applied Computer Science requires 120 credit points (C) to be completed successfully. The standard period of study is four semesters, and the master's thesis is usually written in the fourth semester. Credits must be earned in different subject areas and, within these areas, in different groups of courses. The exact distribution varies by specialisation. For further information, please consult the module catalogue or contact the representative of your specialisation or our student advisors.

The master's programme requires 120 credit points and is designed for four semesters. On average, you should therefore complete around 30 C per semester.

At the beginning of the first semester, the student advisory service provides a list of courses that are suitable for first-semester students. These courses are recommendations, not mandatory requirements. In particular for students who are not yet familiar with the programme, some of them can be a useful starting point.

Yes. For new international MSc students we offer an introductory course on the first day of the lecture period. Participation is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended. In this session, you will receive an overview of the programme, meet the dean of studies and the student advisors, and have the opportunity to ask questions.

The introductory course is followed by a poster session at the Institute of Computer Science. Research groups and specialisation representatives present their courses and research, which gives you the opportunity to learn about specialisations, research topics, and possible supervisors. The poster session is open to all MSc students, so it is also a good chance to meet more advanced students. The student body also participates and can answer questions; their office is on floor -1.

This depends on your previous knowledge and your interests. An overview of the specialisations is available here. The poster session for MSc students at the beginning of each semester is a good opportunity to get to know the research groups. We recommend deciding on a specialisation by the beginning of the second semester at the latest.

Every student needs a study plan to complete the degree successfully. The plan must be confirmed by the representative of the chosen specialisation or the supervisor (mentor), as well as by the student advisory service. We recommend preparing it by the beginning of the second semester at the latest.

Since the MSc programme offers many options, there is no universal default plan. Depending on your interests and previous knowledge, you need to create an individual study plan and choose from various courses. The relevant criteria are described in the module catalogue and are also explained in the introductory course. If you are unsure which specialisation to choose, starting with core computer science courses is recommended, because at least 30 C must be earned in this area. Registered students should make an appointment with our student advisors if they need support.

If you have completed only a few courses, changing the specialisation is usually straightforward: you can simply start taking courses from the new specialisation. However, you should adapt your study plan and discuss it with the student advisory service. The revised plan must also be approved by the representative of the new specialisation.

If you have already completed most of a specialisation, changing is usually not recommended, because courses from one specialisation often cannot be credited toward another. That may extend the duration of your studies. In any case, please contact our student advisors to discuss the available options.

Yes. Every semester, on the first Monday of the lecture period, there is a poster session for MSc students where the research groups introduce themselves.

Each semester, on the first Monday of the lecture period, the Institute of Computer Science offers a poster session where research groups and specialisation representatives present their courses and research. This is a good opportunity to learn about research topics and get in touch with possible supervisors. The event is announced in UniVZ as "Introductory course Applied Computer Science (M.Sc.)."

You do not need to wait for the poster session to contact a potential supervisor. If you are interested in a research project in a particular group, you can also contact the respective person directly by email, during office hours, or after a lecture or seminar. Since many supervisors expect certain courses or seminars as preparation, it is advisable to get in touch early. We recommend choosing a specialisation and a supervisor by the beginning of the second semester at the latest.

Please read the previous answer for information on finding a research project and a supervisor. Information on registration and submission of the thesis is available here under "Bachelor's and Master's Thesis". If you need further information, please contact our student advisors.

Our degree programmes are governed by regulations on admission, degree structure, modules, examinations, and duration of study. For the MSc programme, the relevant regulations, including the APO, the degree-specific examination and study regulations, and the module catalogue, can be found here. If you have questions, please contact our student advisors.

You must register for all examinations in time via FlexNow. Further information about FlexNow is available here. If you have questions or problems related to FlexNow, please contact the examination office.

This depends on the course. Please check the module description or ask the responsible lecturer.

Information is usually provided in the first lecture, in StudIP, in UniVZ, or on the web page of the respective course. If, and only if, you cannot find the necessary information there, please contact the person responsible for the course.

General information for regular international and exchange students at the University of Göttingen can be found here. More detailed information for international students in regular degree programmes is available here. Göttingen International also provides information on studying, living costs, and related topics, and it offers a buddy exchange service for new international students.

If you want to study at the University of Göttingen through ERASMUS+ or a partnership programme, you can find the relevant information here.

If you would like to study abroad, for example with ERASMUS+, you can find more information here and here. The first contact person at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science for international matters and study abroad is Dr. Hartje Kriete.

Language courses and general key competencies are offered by ZESS - Central Office for Languages and Key Qualifications.

German courses are offered by the University of Göttingen's German as a Foreign Language programme.

The University of Göttingen offers a broad range of certificate programmes and foreign-language certificates, for example if you are planning a period of study abroad. More information about certificate programmes is available here.

In case of emergency call 110 for the police or 112 for the fire brigade and ambulance. The university fault-reporting hotline is 0551-39-20000.

More information about campus safety can be found here and in the campus safety flyer. Please also check the fire alarm information sheets and escape routes located next to the elevator on each floor.

The University's Business Contacts and Knowledge Transfer section is the central point of contact for cooperation between science and business. The start-up support team also offers workshops, seminars, and specific services for founders and people interested in self-employment.