Application Master Programs

General information about our faculty's master's programs can be found under the Studies tab on this homepage. Information specifically for international applicants can be found on the central university pages linked below.

For help with study programs, the application process, registration and regulations for foreign residents contact the Advisory Service of the International Relations Office at Heidelberg University. Admission requirements for international applicants include a language test in the language of instruction of the respective program – German for the Master of Mathematics and the Master of Education, and English for the Master of Data and Computer Science and the Master of Scientific Computing. Further program-specific admission requirements can be found on this page.

International students from non-EU (European Union) and non-EEA (European Economic Area - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) countries with a foreign university entrance qualification will be charged a tuition fee of € 1500 per semester. Students from EU and EEA member states, as well as international students with a German university entrance qualification are exempt from these tuition fees, and further exceptions apply under certain circumstances. In addition, a fee of about € 170 per semester, which is meant as contribution towards administrational costs, has to be paid by all students.

When looking up the general information about applying and enroling, follow the link related to starting your degree course in the first academic semester for Master programs. When navigating further, note that none of our programs is admission-restricted and that our Master programs are all access-restricted, that is, one is admitted in case one satisfies the requirements in the admission regulations for the corresponding program.

The Master program in Mathematics at Heidelberg University has limited enrollment and is subject to an admission process. All relevant documents, including evidence of previous degrees, have to be provided at the time of enrollment. The admission process is administered by different entities depending on applicants' (academic) nationality. German nationals and graduates from a German university may apply directly to the examination office at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. International applications are processed via the university's online application portal.

The exact criteria for admission to the Master program in Mathematics are specified in the admission regulations. The following requirements are essential:

• Above-average academic achievements in a successfully completed Bachelor degree program in Mathematics or else in a degree program with essentially the same content at a domestic or foreign university with a standard study period of at least three academic years or an equivalent degree.
• University graduation grade better than 2,7 (German scale)
• Subject-specific individual grades that can provide information about individual's suitability for the desired course of study
• Evidence of individual standing within the degree-granting institution during the final examination (ranking).

Individual who do not meet the above-mentioned criteria of above-average achievement or who have a background in a different field may, nevertheless, be admitted to the program. Decisions are always made on a case-by-case basis.

• High-school leaving certificate qualifying for general or subject-related higher education, or an equivalent university entrance qualification in an officially certified copy
• Bachelor degree certificate (or equivalent degree). May be replaced with a provisional certificate from the university for the first 5 semesters
• (Informal) Declaration that you have not forfeited the right to examination and are not currently subject to an exam procedure in any of these subjects
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of course and examination achievements (Transcript of Records)
• If applicable, further documents on relevant additional qualifications

Note that this is only a summarized overview of the required documents. For more information, please refer to Section 3 (2) of the Admission Regulations. Further information on enrollment can be found on the website of the university administration.

Upon receipt of your complete application, your file will be reviewed by our program coordinators. If you are admitted into the Master program, we will issue a certificate of admission (Zulassungsbescheid). External applicants will receive the certificate by regular mail to the address provided in the application. Applicants from Heidelberg University may pick up the certificate at the examination office. The certificate of admission must be presented to the Central University Administration when you enroll.

After you have received the letter of admission, you can use it to enroll in the Master’s degree in Mathematics. You will find all the information required for this in the letter of admission. You can also consult the Heidelberg University enrollment procedure and documents page.

German citizens / applicants holding a degree from a German University:

• Application deadline Winter semester: September 30
• Application deadline Summer semester: March 31

After admission, enrollment is possible until the end of the first week of lectures.

International applicants:

• Application period Winter semester: May 1 – June 15
• Application period Summer semester: October 1 – November 15

The Master degree Data and Computer Science at Heidelberg University has limited enrollment and is subject to an admission process. All relevant documents, including evidence of previous degrees, have to be provided at the time of enrollment. The admission process is administered by different entities depending on applicants' (academic) nationality. German applicants and prospective students with a German university entrance qualification apply by means of an application for admission via the University's online application portal. Other prospective foreign students must submit their application for admission to Heidelberg University in the form specified by the Student Secretariat.

The exact criteria for admission to the Master program Data and Computer Science  are specified in the admission regulations. The following requirements are essential:

• Above-average academic achievements in a successfully completed Bachelor degree program in Computer Science or Mathematics or else in a degree program with essentially the same content at a domestic or foreign university with a standard study period of at least three academic years or an equivalent degree.
• University graduation grade better than 2,5 (German scale)
• Subject-specific individual grades that can provide information about individual's suitability for the desired course of study
• Evidence of individual standing within the degree-granting institution during the final examination (ranking).

Individual who do not meet the above-mentioned criteria of above-average achievement or who have a background in a different field may, nevertheless, be admitted to the program. Decisions are always made on a case-by-case basis.

• High-school leaving certificate qualifying for general or subject-related higher education, or an equivalent university entrance qualification in an officially certified copy
• Bachelor degree certificate (or equivalent degree). May be replaced with a provisional certificate from the university for the first 5 semesters
• Title and summary of undergraduate thesis (if applicable)
• Declaration that you have not forfeited the right to examination and are not currently subject to an exam procedure in any of these subjects
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of course and examination achievements (Transcript of Records)
• If applicable, further documents on relevant additional qualifications

Note that this is only a summarized overview of the required documents. For more information, please refer to Section 3 (2) of the Admission Regulations. You can find all the forms required to apply for admission to the master’s degree in mathematics in our downloadcenter. Further information on enrollment can be found on the website of the university administration.

Upon receipt of your complete application, your file will be reviewed by our program coordinators. If you are admitted into the Master program, we will issue a certificate of admission (Zulassungsbescheid). External applicants will receive the certificate by regular mail to the address provided in the application. Applicants from Heidelberg University may pick up the certificate at the examination office. The certificate of admission must be presented to the Central University Administration when you enroll.

After you have received the letter of admission, you can use it to enroll in the Master’s degree Data and Computer Science. You will find all the information required for this in the letter of admission. You can also consult the Heidelberg University enrollment procedure and documents page.

German citizens / applicants holding a degree from a German University:

• Application deadline Winter semester: September 30
• Application deadline Summer semester: March 31

International applicants:

• Winter semester: 01.05. – 15.06.
• Summer semester: 01.10. – 15.11.

Access to the Master's Program Scientific Computing at Heidelberg University is restricted. Accordingly, enrollment with the proper documentation and proofs to be fulfilled is required. Furthermore, certain admission requirements must be met. The enrollment for prospective students is carried out by different offices depending on the nationality. German students apply directly at the examination office of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. Admission for international students is a longer process since the equivalent of education and grades obtained at an international university have to be confirmed by the international branch of the admission office. Following their expertise, the admission committee for the master program at the faculty will decide on the final admission.

The exact criteria for admission to the Master program in Scientific Computing are specified in the admission regulations. The following requirements are essential:

• High-school leaving certificate qualifying for general or subject-related higher education or an equivalent university entrance qualification
• Above-average academic achievements in a successfully completed Bachelor degree program in Mathematics or Computer Science or else in a degree program with essentially the same content at a domestic or foreign university with a standard study period of at least three academic years or an equivalent degree.
• Evidence of English language proficiency at the level B2

The following criteria can also be considered:

• University graduation grade better than 2,3 (German scale)
• Subject-specific individual grades that can provide information about individual's suitability for the desired course of study
• Evidence of individual standing within the degree-granting institution during the final examination (ranking).

• Certified copy of school/highschool certificate granting university access
• Bachelor certificate or similar degree ceritificate
• Signed statement that the candidate did never forfeit the examination claim in a master's program on Scientific Computing or a differently named master's program with largely the same content
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in table form
• Letter of motivation (English, 1-2 pages)
• Grade list of all courses/full transcripts of records
• Further evidence for admission (letter of reference etc.) if available

This is merely a compact overview of the required documents. For further information, please refer to Section 2 Paragraph 4 of the admission regulations.

Upon receipt of your complete application, your file will be reviewed by our program coordinators. If you are admitted into the Master program, we will issue a certificate of admission (Zulassungsbescheid). After you have received the letter of admission, you can use it to enroll in the Master’s degree in Scientific Computing. You will find all the information required for this in the letter of admission. You can also consult the Heidelberg University enrollment procedure and documents page. The certificate of admission must be presented to the Central University Administration when you enroll.

Required Documents

• Form: Application for Admission in a Master's Program
• School/highschool certificate granting university access (originals or certified German or English translations)
• University certificates with grade lists of all courses/full transcripts (originals or certified copies AND (if necessary) certified German or English translations) plus course lists with details on course content
• Language certificate (European Language Level English B2 or equivalent or TOEFL iBT with score 90 or better out of 120 or IELTS with score 6.5 or better)
• Letter of motivation (English, 1-2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in table form
• Signed statement that the candidate did never forfeit the examination claim in a master's program on Scientific Computing or a differently named master's program with largely the same content
• Further evidence for admission (letter of reference etc.) if available

Please refer to section 4 of the application for admission document for the exact details regarding this point. All documents must be included in one envelope and sent tot the Dezernat für Internationale Beziehungen. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

Based on the application data, the faculty verifies individually for each candidate if he/she fulfils the application criteria. This includes a check on the topics and content of the bachelor program which the candidate has attended and the grades achieved in this education. Upon positive evaluation central admission office will issue an admission slip to the applicant which entitles him/her to enroll into the master course at the central office for enrollment of Heidelberg University. The faculty and the office of HGS MathComp will also issue letters of invitation for use in visa applications. The entire evaluation process - from the arrival of the application in the foreign admission office until the final decision by the faculty - usually takes between 6 - 8 weeks.

The deadlines for application are:

• For the winter term (starting October): June 15th
• For the summer term (starting April): November 15th

Admission to the program Master of Education is regulated in the the general section of the admission regulations. For the Mathematics and Computer Science components, the additional provisions of the subject specific section of the admission regulations apply. After admission to the program Master of Education, you may enroll via the online application platform of Heidelberg University.

The exact criteria for admission to the Master program in Education are specified in the admission regulations. The following requirements are essential:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science degree program with teaching option in a relevant subject (Mathematics or Computer Science), a Bachelor of Education or a Bachelor degree with essentially equivalent content
• Non-forfeiture of right to examination and no on-going examination procedure

Further subject specific admission requirements are regulated in the subject specific section of the admission regulations. For Mathematics and Computer Science these include:

• Successful completion of Bachelor degree with Mathematics or Computer Science major or a program with essentially the same content (as a rule, at least 2 CP in didactics and at least 74 CP subject specific courses)
• the application process in mathematics may require an interview if the documents do not show conclusive evidence that all requirements have been met
• applications in computer science: curriculum vitae detailing courses taken and modules completed
• conditional admission: under certain circumstances, missing requirements can be made up by taking courses from the Bachelor program Mathematics 50% or Computer Science 50%.

• High-school leaving certificate qualifying for general or subject-related higher education, or an equivalent university entrance qualification in an officially certified copy
• Bachelor degree certificate (or equivalent degree). May be replaced with a provisional certificate from the university for the first 5 semesters
• Proof of course and examination achievements (Transcript of Records)
• Written statement that you have not forfeited the right to examination and are not currently subject to an exam procedure in any of these subjects
• Proof of completion of self-assessment test of the Heidelberg School of Education
• Curriculum Vitae
• Marriage certificate
• Evidence of sufficient German language proficiency (for applicants whose mother tongue is not German)
• If applicable, further documents on relevant additional qualifications

Note that this is only a summarized overview of the required documents. For more information, please refer to the general section of the admission regulations for the Master of Education.

First study semester

• Winter semester: May 15
• Summer semester: November 15

Higher semesters

• Winter semester: July 15
• Sommer semester: January 15