- Academic
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field
- From an internationally recognized university. Above-average undergraduate performance recommended; SSE advises a minimum CGPA of 65% but this is not stated as a hard cutoff.
- Prerequisites
- Coursework prerequisites
- Substantial background matching RWTH Bachelor in Computer Science course contents across mathematics (calculus 8 CP, discrete structures 6, linear algebra 6, applied stochastics 6), practical CS (programming 8, data structures and algorithms 7, databases 6, software engineering 6, elements of machine learning 6), technical CS (computer architecture 6, operating systems 6, data communication and security 6, IT security 4), and theoretical CS (automata/formal languages 6, computability and complexity 6, mathematical logic 6). Examination board assesses content equivalence; small deviations may still be accepted.
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall
- Academic IELTS. RWTH English-taught master's B2 evidence per current language-requirements table; proof required by enrollment.
- TOEFL
- 90 overall
- RWTH English-taught master's standard B2 evidence; proof required by enrollment. Academic IELTS required if using IELTS.
- GRE
- Required (no minimum published)
- GRE General Test must be submitted with the application before the deadline for applicants who are not EU/EEA citizens and are not Bildungsinländer. ETS code 8504; also upload the score report in RWTHonline.