Overview

At Computational Sciences from Freie Universität Berlin classes will mainly be taught in English. The instructors in the program are from the disciplines of Chemistry, Physics, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science.

Quick Facts:

The four-semester master's program combines theoretical and application-oriented contents and is divided into the following four components:

Synchronization: Learning fundamental methods of computational sciences and establishing an interdisciplinary profile from courses that were not worked on in the respective bachelor’s degree program
Scientific Computing: Setting a priority in numerics, statistics, or computer science
Specialization: Focus on one of the three scientific fields: molecular sciences, geosciences, or atmospheric sciences
Master’s thesis: Writing up a research project in the field chosen for specialization

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Synchronization area
Scientific Computing area
Specialization area
Master’s thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

71

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 80 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

71

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor program in:

Chemistry of the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 credit points (CP) in mathematics and at least 8 CP in physics

Physics of the Department of Physics at the Freie Universität Berlin

Geological Sciences of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin

Meteorology of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 CP in mathematics

Geographical Sciences of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 CP in mathematics

Mathematics of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 20 CP in computer science, chemistry and/or physics

Proficiency in English (level B1 CEFR or equivalent) is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester: 295,49€.

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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