MSc Computer Science

MSc Computer Science is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at leibniz-university-hannover in Hannover, Germany. It takes 2 years (4 semesters), with intakes in October (winter); April (summer).

leibniz-university-hannover is a public institution, ranked =470 in the world 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 €880 a year, about ₹93,280. Over 2 years that is roughly €1,760 (≈ ₹1.9 lakh) before any yearly increase.

No tuition fee; this is the semester contribution of about €440 ×2 (DAAD entry)

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 leibniz-university-hannover for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• WATENV: a bachelor's in civil engineering, environmental sciences, natural sciences, geosciences or similar, with basic maths and water sciences (hydrology, hydraulics, sanitary engineering). Non-EU applicants apply 1 December to 15 January for the October start.
• Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering: a bachelor's of at least three years in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering with a good or excellent grade. The motivation letter carries a lot of weight. Deadline 15 January.
• Computer Science: a related bachelor's with set credits in maths and computer science; non-EU deadlines are 31 May (winter) and 30 November (summer).
• Non-EU deadlines at LUH are earlier than for EU applicants. Indian applicants should also see our Germany guide for the APS certificate.

For this course: C1 English (IELTS Academic 7.0, PTE Academic 76, UNIcert III or telc C1) AND C1 German (for example TestDaF TDN 4 or DSH-2); 65% of electives are in German.

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This course starts in: October (winter); April (summer).

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
• Bachelor's certificate and transcript
• English certificate at C1 level (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge or UNIcert)
• German certificate at C1 level, for Computer Science
• Motivation letter (weighted heavily for Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering)
• APS certificate for Indian degree holders (see our Germany guide)

• Deutschlandstipendium at Leibniz University Hannover

  Enrolled students, all subjects

  Value: Monthly award; check LUH for the amount

  High-achieving students of all nationalities can apply directly to their university.

  Official page

Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) dates from 1831 and is a public research university. LUH says it holds a leading international position in six key research areas. THE ranks it 351–375 in the world for 2027, with Engineering and Computer Science both at 201–250 in the 2026 subject tables.

Most LUH programmes are taught in German. The English-taught master's that suit Indian engineering graduates include the International MSc in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (WATENV) and a double-degree MSc in Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering with LUT University in Finland. The popular MSc Computer Science is taught mostly in English, but LUH also asks for German at C1 level.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Germany

• MSc Intelligent Interactive Systems (Intelligente Interaktive Systeme, English international track)bielefeld-university2 years (4 semesters) · €703 / year
• MSc Digitalised Energy Systemscarl-von-ossietzky-university-of-oldenburg2 years (4 semesters) · €916 / year
• MSc Engineering of Socio-Technical Systemscarl-von-ossietzky-university-of-oldenburg2 years (4 semesters) · €916 / year
• MSc Web Engineeringchemnitz-university-of-technology2 years (4 semesters) · €683 / year
• MSc Automotive Software Engineeringchemnitz-university-of-technology2 years (4 semesters) · €683 / year
• MSc Neuroroboticschemnitz-university-of-technology2 years (4 semesters) · €683 / year

More courses at leibniz-university-hannover

• International MSc Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (WATENV)2 years (4 semesters); 3 years for the double-degree option with Tsinghua University · €880 / year
• Double Degree MSc Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering (with LUT University, Finland)2 years (4 semesters) · €880 / 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.

1. leibniz-university-hannover: MSc Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
2. Leibniz University Hannover: home page (opens in a new tab)
3. DAAD International Programmes: LUH WATENV (opens in a new tab)
4. DAAD International Programmes: LUH Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering (opens in a new tab)
5. DAAD International Programmes: LUH MSc Computer Science (opens in a new tab)