MSc Artificial Intelligence

MSc Artificial Intelligence is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at friedrich-alexander-universitat-erlangen-nurnberg-fau in Erlangen, Germany. It takes 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS), with intakes in October (winter) only; apply by 31 May.

friedrich-alexander-universitat-erlangen-nurnberg-fau is a public institution, ranked 218th in the world (published June 2026, as reported by FAU) in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €8,000 a year, about ₹8.5 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly €16,000 (≈ ₹17 lakh) before any yearly increase.

New non-EU students pay €4,000 per semester from summer semester 2027 (×2 here), plus the €82 semester contribution. Students already enrolled before then do not pay.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Germany as a whole: €12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at friedrich-alexander-universitat-erlangen-nurnberg-fau for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree in a closely related subject. Most English-taught master's use a qualification assessment of your grades and subject credits.
• Data Science and Medical Engineering ask for a German grade of 2.5 or better (Data Science interviews applicants at 2.6–2.8).
• Apply through FAU's campo portal. Non-EU applicants pay a €100 processing fee per application.
• Several programmes ask for GRE or GATE, and MIBS asks for a short video. Check each course page.
• Indian applicants need an APS certificate; several course pages state this.

For this course: Taught in English. TOEFL 560 (paper) or equivalent, or proof your bachelor's was taught in English. GRE or a similar test needed from international applicants..

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This course starts in: October (winter) only; apply by 31 May.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Germany, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• APS certificate
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (officially certified copies)
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• English test score or medium-of-instruction certificate
• CV and letter of motivation
• GRE or GATE score, where the programme asks for it
• Module descriptions, for programmes that check your subject credits

• FAU need-based tuition-waiver scholarship

  Bachelor's and master's (new non-EU students)

  Value: Full waiver of tuition fees for the standard study period

  For students starting at FAU who cannot afford the fees. Apply on campo with a CV, a statement of your situation and 18 months of financial statements; the window for summer 2027 runs 2 November 2026 to 15 January 2027.

  Official page

• Exemption for DAAD and other public scholarship holders

  All levels

  Value: No tuition fee

  Students funded by a DAAD scholarship or another federal or EU-funded scholarship are exempt from FAU tuition fees.

  Official page

• DAAD scholarships

  Master's and doctoral students

  Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme

  Competitive awards; search the database for awards open to Indian applicants and their deadlines.

  Official page

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) was founded in 1743 and is one of Germany's largest universities, with close to 40,000 students. It has five faculties: humanities and social sciences, business, economics and law, medicine, sciences and engineering. Its main sites are in Erlangen and Nuremberg in northern Bavaria.

FAU is best known for engineering, medical technology, materials science, computer science and AI. Siemens Healthineers and other Siemens businesses are based in Erlangen, which shapes much of the university's research and its industry links. The Faculty of Engineering alone has more than 10,000 students.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Germany

• MSc Business Intelligence and Process Managementberlin-school-of-economics-and-law3 semesters (4 with 180 ECTS entry) · €760 / year
• MSc Data Sciencebielefeld-university2 years (4 semesters) · €703 / year
• MSc Applied Economics and Data Sciencecarl-von-ossietzky-university-of-oldenburg2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €916 / year
• MSc Data Science for Society and Businessconstructor-university2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €23,850 / year
• MSc Data Engineeringconstructor-university2 years (full time) · €23,850 / year
• MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciencedeggendorf-institute-of-technology4 semesters (2 years); joint degree with the University of South Bohemia · €1,164 / year

More courses at friedrich-alexander-universitat-erlangen-nurnberg-fau

• MSc Data Science2 years (4 semesters) · €8,000 / year
• MSc Communications and Multimedia Engineering2 years (4 semesters) · €4,000 / year
• MSc Computational Engineering2 years (4 semesters) · €8,000 / year
• MSc International Information Systems2 years (4 semesters) · €8,000 / year
• MSc Medical Engineering2 years (4 semesters) · €8,000 / year
• MSc International Business Studies (MIBS)2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €4,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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