OpenFieldMaster of Science (M.Sc.) in Computational Sciences and High-Performance Analytics
Interdisciplinary master's program training computational scientists in parallel numerical algorithms, petascale simulation, machine learning on supercomputers, and scientific visualization.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.Sc. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Computational Physics with minimum 75% equivalent mark
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++, MPI/OpenMP parallel computing, and numerical linear algebra
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition-free German public education; CHEST supercomputer access and Erasmus+ grants
- Application fee
- €75 (uni-assist)
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (only €320 semester fee)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Summer 2027 admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Cologne documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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