What are the admission requirements for the B.Sc. program?

You need either a school leaving certificate that entitles you to study at a university (equivalent to the German university entrance qualification) or a recognized vocational training.

Information on application requirements and the application process for foreign applicants can be obtained from the Registrar's Office. Information for applicants with a German degree or certificates is available here.

What are the admission requirements for the M.Sc. program?

To be admitted to the M.Sc. program you need a B.Sc. degree (overall grade of at least 3.0) from an accredited university in computer science or a comparable subject.

Information on application requirements and the application process for foreign applicants can be obtained from the Registrar's Office. Information for applicants with the German degree or certificates is available here.

Are there any tuition fees?

There are no tuition fees, but there is a semester fee of approximately 325 euros per semester. These fees cover subsidies for the refectory and include a ticket for travel on regional transportation in NRW and selected routes to neighboring states.

How do I apply for the B.Sc. and the M.Sc. program?

Information on application requirements and the application process for foreign applicants can be obtained from the Registrar's Office. Information for applicants with a German degree or certificates is available here.

When are the application deadlines?

You can start the Bachelor's program as well as the Master's program in each winter and summer semester. The application deadlines are October 15 and April 15, respectively. (For international applicants, the required documents must be submitted via Uni-Assist 8 weeks before the general deadline).

How does the doctoral program work? Is there a doctoral school?

As at most other German universities, the doctoral program in Wuppertal runs according to the traditional, individual doctoral model and not according to a structured program. Doctoral students are employed as junior researchers in a research group and are not considered students of a graduate school who have to take courses. Thus, they contribute to both the research and the teaching of the department and receive an appropriate salary for this according to the salary level for civil servants.

How do I apply for a doctoral position?

Since doctoral students, unlike undergraduates, are salaried employees, the application process follows the usual regulations for personnel recruitment at the University of Wuppertal. Each position advertised under the doctoral position tab contains information on the application process and the required application documents. There is no central admissions office; decisions regarding employment as a doctoral student are made by the hiring chair.