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Postgraduate · Computer Science & IT · 📍 Heidelberg, Germany

MSc Data and Computer Science

Heidelberg University

Duration
2 years Full-time
Next intake
October 2026
Indicative annual fee
€3,000 / year

Course overview

Heidelberg's data and computer science master's is taught entirely in English and lets you weight your studies towards algorithms, scientific computing, machine learning or visual computing rather than following a fixed core.

Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester, so the whole two-year degree costs around €6,000 in tuition, and graduates get an 18-month residence permit to find work in Germany.

Key modules

  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Machine Learning
  • Scientific Computing
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation
  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Master's Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or a closely related quantitative subject, with a strong grade average and demonstrable programming ability.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
  • PTE Academic: 62 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ October 2026

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Germany.

  • Software Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Scientific Computing Specialist
  • Research Assistant

Post-study work in Germany: Up to 18 months. Read the Germany student visa guide.

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MSc Data and Computer Science: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSc Data and Computer Science at Heidelberg University?

A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or a closely related quantitative subject, with a strong grade average and demonstrable programming ability. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 62 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does MSc Data and Computer Science cost?

Indicative tuition is €3,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start MSc Data and Computer Science?

This course has intakes in October 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.