Master Program

The master program is designed to allow students to pursue studies both in Computer Science and in an engineering field of their choice. For this reason, applicants are required to have knowledge in both of these areas. Ideally, students have either a bachelorʼs degree in Computational Engineering or an engineering degree with a strong computer science component. A good mathematical background is essential. The program requires a minimum of 2 years of engineering mathematics at the university level. Additionally, knowledge in numerical mathematics is strongly recommended. The master program takes a minimum of four semesters. The main purpose of the last semester is the preparation of the masterʼs thesis. The thesis is intended to introduce students to research work at the university.

Admission

One of the application requirements for the master program is a bachelorʼs degree in Computational Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or in an engineering discipline. Since the program contains components from computer science, engineering and applied mathematics it is important that applicants have a sufficient background in these areas. Students who have completed the bachelor program in Computational Engineering at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg and apply for the Master degree in Computational Engineering are called consecutive students. Students with a bachelor degree other than in Computational Engineering are called non-consecutive students, these are for example international students. Non-consecutive students can start with the master program only in the winter term. Further information on application to the Master’s program can be found here.

Languages

Due to its international orientation, the modules of the master program are offered in English. If students prefer they can take modules in German. Examinations can be taken either in English or German, and the masterʼs thesis can be written in English or in German.

Technical Application Field (TAF)

The master program requires students to choose their Technical Application Field. Students are encouraged to consult the study advisor or to contact the persons in charge of the TAFs (TAF- Vertreter) to obtain further information related to the application area. A list of addresses is provided in section Contact Persons and Addresses. You find a description of the TAFs offered in this academic year under Technical Application Fields.

In addition to the information about the Technical Application Fields, we have summarized the most important information about the program structure and a possible standard study plan for you here.

Welcome Event for Master Students

Detailed information on the current welcome event for our new Master’s students can be found here.

The lectures of the summer semester 2025 officially start on April the 23th.

More information about working at CIP-Pool can be found here.