Oldenburg MSc Computer Science
University of Oldenburg · School II: Computing Science, Business Administration, Economics, and Law · Oldenburg, Germany- German/English
- 2 years, 120 ECTS
- On campus, full time
Published charges, living benchmark, APS and visa
current published position
120 ECTS full time
next planned entry
non-EU winter deadline
subject-specific assessment
published programme rule
What is University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science?
Oldenburg’s MSc Computer Science is a 2 years, 120 ECTS programme. It brings advanced computer science together with chosen specialisation before independent final work. The full planning total is INR 28.61 lakh. For an Indian applicant, the first decision is whether the sequence matches prior study and intended work.
The official description confirms an on-campus academic sequence with taught study, choice and independent assessment. That balance defines this programme more clearly than its award label alone. The examination regulation controls credit recognition, module order and the final award.
How much does MSc Computer Science at the University of Oldenburg cost?
For planning, use EUR 25,832 plus INR 26,400, or about INR 28.61 lakh, across 24 months. The total uses the published programme fee, current semester contribution, the university's EUR 1,000 monthly living estimate, APS and the adult national visa fee.
| Item | INR | Local currency | When it is due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme tuition or fee | INR 0.00 lakh | EUR 0 | Published programme position |
| Living plan for 24 months | INR 26.34 lakh | EUR 24,000 | EUR 1,000 monthly |
| 4 semester contributions | INR 201,018 | EUR 1,831.60 | EUR 457.90 each at the Winter 2026/27 rate |
| APS verification fee | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 | Before APS verification |
| German national visa fee | INR 8,400 | INR 8,400 | At the adult visa appointment, current mission rate |
| Full programme planning total | INR 28.61 lakh | EUR 25,832 plus INR 26,400 | Before flights, deposits, translations, uni-assist fees and bank spreads |
The first-year blocked-account amount remains the student's living money. It is not added again above the full living plan. Converted at EUR 1 = INR 109.7500 using the European Central Bank reference rate for 3 September 2026. Flights, deposits, translations, uni-assist fees and bank spreads are excluded.
Proof of sufficient funds is required for the student visa.German Missions in India study visa funding rule
The Oldenburg semester contribution, fee schedule and ECB reference file support the calculation.
The current programme fee is EUR 0. Standard Oldenburg degree programmes have no tuition, but the published fee schedule names separate charges for three programmes in this cluster. The exact enrolment and programme invoice control the amount due.
The university publishes a EUR 1,000 monthly living estimate. This plan covers 24 months. Rent deposits, travel and personal spending can still move the cash requirement above it.
The Winter 2026/27 semester contribution is EUR 457.90. A later semester can change this charge, so the table is a planning base rather than a fee guarantee.
Rupee totals change with exchange rates even when euro charges do not. Part-time earnings are excluded because a job, work schedule and income are not guaranteed.
Can an Indian applicant enter University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science?
An Indian application is credible when the transcript clearly proves a computing or closely related engineering degree. Oldenburg evaluates degree content, accepted language evidence and programme documents separately. APS and detailed module descriptions help the admissions team interpret the qualification, but they don't replace a missing academic prerequisite.
| Requirement | Published rule | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| MSc degree test (India) | German Language Proficiency For more details see "Foreign language skills" on this page. English Language Proficiency For more details see "Foreign language skills" on this page. | For MSc Computer Science, document a computing or closely related engineering degree from the academic record |
| MSc subject matrix (India) | German Language Proficiency For more details see "Foreign language skills" on this page. English Language Proficiency For more details see "Foreign language skills" on this page. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Computing Science or from prior studies in a closely related, engineering scientifical field A schedule for the acquirement of missing ECTS credits, if the bachelor degree has not been completed by the time of application. Level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) | For MSc Computer Science, map modules against the stated subject rule |
| MSc language position (India) | German and English are the listed teaching languages. The checked course page does not publish one universal certificate threshold for every applicant route. | For MSc Computer Science, attach only an accepted language certificate |
| MSc rejection risk (India) | A related degree title can still fail if the record does not prove a computing or closely related engineering degree. | For MSc Computer Science, resolve the named rejection risk before submission |
| Indian records for MSc (India) | APS, the grading scale and module descriptions must make evidence for a computing or closely related engineering degree readable. | For MSc Computer Science, annotate the transcript against a computing or closely related engineering degree |
The official admission page for MSc Computer Science gives the binding subject screen. German Language Proficiency For more details see “Foreign language skills” on this page. English Language Proficiency For more details see “Foreign language skills” on this page. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Computing Science or from prior studies in a closely related, engineering scientifical field A schedule for the acquirement of missing ECTS credits, if the bachelor degree has not been completed by the time of application. Level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
For this programme, the practical comparison is between completed modules and advanced computer science. A degree name on its own doesn’t establish that match, particularly when an adjacent discipline contains little of the named preparation.
An Indian file should keep original credits, grades and module descriptions visible. APS verifies the academic record, while the University of Oldenburg still makes its own admission decision for MSc Computer Science.
How should an Indian student apply for Oldenburg MSc Computer Science?
The selected intake is Winter 2027/28, with 30 Apr 2027 as the published planning deadline for this route. Indian degree holders normally apply through uni-assist and include APS evidence, unless the programme names a separate application channel. Start the document sequence well before the closing date.
Subject fit, APS, uni-assist or the named programme route, admission decision, then student visa
| Start by | Task | Takes | Why this date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | Resolve academic fit | 21 days | Map the transcript to the programme's subject and language rules. |
| 17 Nov 2026 | Start APS and uni-assist | 90 days | Allow time for APS, verification, translations and a possible correction. |
| 11 Jan 2027 | Prepare programme evidence | 35 days | Assemble transcripts, grading scale, module descriptions and accepted language proof. |
| 15 Feb 2027 | Submit the complete file | 14 days | Leave time for portal and document defects before the closing date. |
| 01 Mar 2027 | Move from offer to visa | 60 days | Use the admission, funding, insurance and identity documents for the national visa file. |
The allowances are Nbyula planning estimates, not processing times published by University of Oldenburg.
The exact programme application page controls the route. Applicants with an international degree use the course-specific Oldenburg route and normally submit through uni-assist. Indian qualifications require APS evidence.
The checked source supports The published planning deadline is 30 April 2027 for the selected winter route. Deadline treatment can differ by nationality, degree origin and entry semester, so do not substitute another Oldenburg programme’s date.
The complete file normally includes academic records, grading information, language evidence, identity documents and translations where applicable. Early submission leaves time for a document defect without changing the deadline.
Admission and the student visa are separate decisions. An offer does not guarantee a visa, housing or arrival before enrolment.
What jobs can follow University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science?
The published curriculum most directly supports work as software engineer, systems specialist or doctoral researcher. These are study-linked directions, not placement promises. Oldenburg doesn't publish an audited placement rate or salary distribution for this exact programme, so prior experience and competitive recruitment remain material.
| Measure | Figure | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| MSc role directions | software engineer, systems specialist, doctoral researcher | Graduates possess qualified skills in the specification, implementation, optimisation, and validation of complex IT systems for information, communication, and guidance. Furthermore, they are able to implement these skills or lead their implementation. |
| MSc evidence limit | The university publishes no exact placement rate or salary distribution for this programme. | Exact programme evidence sweep |
| German job-search period after MSc | Up to 18 months | Residence Act section 20, with sufficient funds |
For MSc Computer Science, the university publishes no exact placement rate or salary distribution for this programme. The legal job-search period is time to seek suitable work, not an employment promise.
The programme career description connects the course with these fields. Graduates possess qualified skills in the specification, implementation, optimisation, and validation of complex IT systems for information, communication, and guidance. Furthermore, they are able to implement these skills or lead their implementation. In the process of working on an extensive, practically oriented project as part of a team, you will learn team work, as well as the skills needed to prepare convincing presentations on your own work or that of others. It is precisely these enhanced skills that will enable you to achieve leading roles in industrial development teams or to work on your own independent research projects. Furthermore, there is also an opportunity to follow the successful completion of the master’s programme by moving on to doctoral studies.
The route from advanced computer science to master’s thesis explains why software engineer is a defensible direction. It doesn’t show that every graduate receives that title, enters the same sector or earns the same salary.
After successful study, Germany’s Residence Act section 20 can permit up to 18 months for a qualifying job search when the graduate has sufficient funds. That period isn’t an employment, sponsorship or permanent-residence guarantee.
Who is University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science for?
The strongest fit is a graduate whose prior study supports advanced computer science and whose intended work connects with software engineer. An adjacent-field applicant needs a written module-level ruling. A candidate missing the stated preparation should resolve that gap before paying for verification, application or relocation.
| Verdict | Your background | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Strong fit | A graduate prepared for advanced computer science | The record can support the move into chosen specialisation and master's thesis. |
| Needs evidence | An adjacent-field graduate | Oldenburg must decide whether prior modules support advanced computer science. |
| Do not shortlist | A candidate without the named foundation | The course cannot be treated as a conversion route into software engineer. |
A strong shortlist starts with the academic sequence from advanced computer science to chosen specialisation. That sequence suits someone who wants to use the master’s for software engineer rather than only collect a broad award title.
An adjacent record needs a faculty ruling because Oldenburg assesses subject content. The application is stronger when every relevant module shows its original credit value, assessment and syllabus rather than relying on a self-created equivalence.
Someone whose goal sits outside software engineer, systems specialist, doctoral researcher should compare a different syllabus. The programme’s value depends on wanting its actual academic route, not merely the University of Oldenburg name.
What does the University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science curriculum contain?
The current published 120 ECTS curriculum is organised around Advanced computer science, Chosen specialisation, Practical project group, Master's thesis. Current regulations control sequencing and availability. Read the credit pattern as the course's academic balance before choosing a specialisation route, while the current regulations control sequencing and availability.
| Code | Component | ECTS | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL-1 | Advanced computer science | 30 | |
| OL-2 | Chosen specialisation | 30 | |
| OL-3 | Practical project group | 30 | |
| OL-4 | Master's thesis | 30 | |
| Total | 120 |
The note “Published curriculum area” applies to 4 components in this table.
- Complete the approved 120 ECTS programme
- Follow the examination regulations for compulsory and elective credits
- Module availability and sequencing can vary by semester
The published credit groups give MSc a distinct academic centre rather than a generic master’s label. In particular, Advanced computer science prepares the later master’s thesis, so the sequence cannot be reduced to a list of interchangeable electives.
The published groups include Advanced computer science, Chosen specialisation, Practical project group, Master’s thesis. Their credit values show how the programme balances required study, choice and independent work. An elective heading does not guarantee that every named class runs in a chosen term.
Module availability, sequencing and recognition remain subject to the current examination rules and semester catalogue. This is the curriculum decision that deserves attention before enrolment. The current examination regulations and module catalogue govern the final study plan, credit recognition and thesis route.
Should an Indian student shortlist University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science?
Shortlist MSc Computer Science when advanced computer science matches both your academic record and intended work. The recommendation is conditional because Oldenburg still checks subject content, language proof and documents. Resolve the module fit in writing before paying any application or relocation cost.
The strongest case connects prior preparation in advanced computer science with a credible plan for software engineer. That is more specific than applying because the award title sounds related to a previous degree. The official course description supplies the academic detail. The curriculum centres on advanced computer science, chosen specialisation, practical project group and independent final work. The master's programme in Computing Science at the University of Oldenburg builds upon the B.Sc. in Computing Science. It is designed to convey further knowledge and skills in computing science that will qualify graduates to pursue their future careers as employees or managers in the IT sector. Alternatively, this programme qualifies graduates to continue their career as scientists and researchers. Computing science has developed into a central discipline with a significant impact on society. Its applications permeate almost all areas of life. The Department of Computing Science at the University of Oldenburg offers a modern and practically oriented degree programme.
The principal rejection risk is a transcript that cannot support the programme's named academic foundation. Cost, housing, visa and employment are separate decisions after academic fit has been established.
Decision checkscomplete cost · entry fit · application timing · outcome evidence
- MSc Computer Science is a full-time 2 years, 120 ECTS programme.
- The curriculum centres on advanced computer science, chosen specialisation, practical project group and independent final work.
- A related degree title can still fail if the record does not prove a computing or closely related engineering degree.
- The full programme plan is about INR 28.61 lakh before variable exclusions.
- The university publishes no exact placement rate or salary distribution for this programme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the full cost of University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science?
Use EUR 25,832 plus INR 26,400, or about INR 28.61 lakh, as the current 2 years plan. It combines the supported tuition, living, contribution, APS and visa lines for this route. Flights, deposits, translations, bank spreads and future price changes remain outside the figure.
What is the entry requirement for MSc Computer Science?
German Language Proficiency For more details see "Foreign language skills" on this page. English Language Proficiency For more details see "Foreign language skills" on this page. The programme also applies its subject-content rule, language standard and document requirements. University of Oldenburg publishes no universal Indian percentage or CGPA conversion, so the full transcript, grading scale, module descriptions and APS evidence matter more than a self-converted mark.
Is University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science taught in English?
The published language position is German and English are the listed teaching languages. The checked course page does not publish one universal certificate threshold for every applicant route. This may affect admission evidence, compulsory modules and elective choice differently. An English-taught label should not be treated as a waiver of the exact certificate or German requirement shown for the selected intake.
When is the application deadline for University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science?
The published planning deadline is 30 April 2027 for the selected winter route. The University of Oldenburg assigns master's admissions to individual faculties, so deadlines differ by programme, nationality and degree origin. The course page and its application instructions control the next application. Do not substitute a date from another Oldenburg master's.
Does an Indian applicant need APS for University of Oldenburg?
APS is required for academic qualifications earned in India unless a published exemption applies, and it supports the later student-visa file. The current APS India rules decide the applicable verification route. Start early because an incomplete verification chain can delay the university application or the visa even when academic fit is strong.
What can I study in University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science?
The published 120 ECTS structure includes Advanced computer science, Chosen specialisation, Practical project group, Master's thesis. The examination regulations and semester module catalogue control compulsory credits, elective availability, sequencing and thesis rules. A catalogue option is not a guarantee that every class runs in every term.
Does University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science guarantee a job?
No. Relevant directions include software engineer, systems specialist, doctoral researcher, but no exact programme placement rate or salary distribution was found. Research links, projects and Germany's labour market can support a search. They do not guarantee an employer, income, sponsorship or permanent residence.
Can I stay in Germany after this master's?
Section 20 of the German Residence Act can allow up to 18 months after successful completion to seek qualifying work, provided the graduate can support themselves. This is conditional job-search time. It does not guarantee employment, sponsorship, permanent residence or the same rule in a future year.
Sources
These sources support the programme, admission, cost and immigration information used on this page.
Sources checked on September 4, 2026. The next intake covered here is Winter 2027/28.
| No. | Source | Evidence role |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | University of Oldenburg MSc Computer Science programme page | Core programme evidence |
| 02 | Programme application guidance | Core programme evidence |
| 03 | University of Oldenburg application deadlines | Core programme evidence |
| 04 | APS India | Core programme evidence |
| 05 | German Missions in India student visa guidance | Core programme evidence |
| 06 | University of Oldenburg housing guidance | Core programme evidence |
| 07 | German Residence Act section 20 | Core programme evidence |
| 08 | European Central Bank EUR to INR rate | Core programme evidence |
| 09 | University of Oldenburg semester fees | Core programme evidence |
| 10 | MSc Computer Science application page | Core programme evidence |
| 11 | MSc Computer Science current official modules | Core programme evidence |
| 12 | University of Oldenburg fee-based programme schedule | Supporting external evidence |
| 13 | University of Oldenburg international master's application guide | Supporting external evidence |
| 14 | German Missions in India study visa funding rule | Supporting external evidence |
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