# University of Bonn

> The University of Bonn is a public research university in Bonn, founded in 1818. Its English-taught M.Sc. Computer Science is a four-semester, 120-ECTS programme with specializations in Algorithmics, Graphics/Vision/Audio, Information and Communication Management, and Intelligent Systems.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-07-12
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## Key facts

- Location: Bonn, [Germany](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/germany)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1818
- Official website: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- German Accreditation Council — system accreditation (University of Bonn, March 2026)
- Accreditation Council seal — University of Bonn authorized to internally accredit degree programmes
- Verify: [University of Bonn system accreditation](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/systemakkreditierung-qualitaetssiegel-fuer-die-exzellenzuniversitaet-bonn)
- Verify: [University of Bonn quality management and accreditation](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/organisation-and-institutions/university-administration/studying-teaching-academic-planning/quality-management-and-digitalization-unit-for-teaching-and-learning)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Computer Science, M.Sc.](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university-of-bonn-msc-computer-science) | M.Sc. Computer Science | 2 years | English | €726 (Winter Semester 2026/27) |

## Why students choose it

- English-taught M.Sc. Computer Science with a defined four-semester, 120-ECTS structure.
- Four published research specializations: Algorithmics, Graphics/Vision/Audio, Information and Communication Management, and Intelligent Systems.
- No tuition for the regular public-university programme; the current Winter Semester 2026/27 social contribution is published as EUR 363.07.

## Things to consider

- Admission is locally restricted and requires a relevant first degree plus specified prior credits; a general computing degree title alone may not satisfy the module requirements.
- English C1 is required for the programme, despite studying in Germany where many other degree programmes use German.
- The social contribution is not tuition and changes by semester; living costs remain the larger recurring budget item.

## Best fit for

- Computer Science graduates with documented mathematics, algorithms/formal-languages, programming/software-engineering and research-thesis credits.
- Applicants seeking an English research master’s with winter or summer entry rather than a conversion programme.
- Students able to plan for Bonn living costs and the German residence-permit funding requirement.

## Campus and city

Bonn’s main university sites include the historic main building and the Poppelsdorf campus. The Computer Science Institute is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences; the degree is organized as a research-oriented single-subject master’s programme rather than a taught conversion course.

Bonn is a former federal capital on the Rhine and a UN location. The university’s current international-student guidance estimates living costs at roughly EUR 1,000 a month; its detailed planning table lists average rent of EUR 410, food EUR 198, health care EUR 100 and communication EUR 31. These are planning figures, not a fixed student budget.

The M.Sc. programme is organized around research areas rather than a mandatory employer-placement promise. Bonn publishes four specializations—Algorithmics, Graphics/Vision/Audio, Information and Communication Management, and Intelligent Systems—and identifies a 12-ECTS research thesis among the specific prior-learning requirements, signalling that the programme expects applicants to arrive with research-method preparation.


## Hostel, food and safety

Student housing is handled by Studierendenwerk Bonn, which accepts applications for dormitory places. The university’s 2025–26 exchange fact sheet gives planning ranges of EUR 300–560 a month for dormitory housing and EUR 300–650 for private accommodation; availability and the actual contract cost vary by residence and intake.

Bonn’s published cost table budgets EUR 198 a month for food. The university does not present this as a compulsory meal-plan charge; it is a planning figure within a wider student-living estimate, alongside rent, health insurance, learning materials and personal expenses.

The university’s international guidance focuses on practical arrival and residence support rather than publishing campus-crime statistics. Students who need a German study visa must show sufficient funding; Bonn notes the federal minimum cited for this purpose is EUR 992 per month or EUR 11,904 per year from October 2024.

The International Office provides application and arrival information, while Studierendenwerk Bonn manages student-housing applications. Bonn’s Study Buddy Program matches newly arrived international students with local students, and Welcome Days are held before semesters for international arrivals.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Bonn M.Sc. Computer Science taught in English?

Yes. The University of Bonn degree listing identifies English as the language of instruction and sets English proficiency at CEFR C1 for admission.

### How long is the programme?

The standard full-time period is four semesters and the Institute of Computer Science lists 120 ECTS. A part-time route is listed as six semesters.

### Does Bonn charge tuition for this programme?

The University of Bonn states that regular public-university study has no tuition. Students pay a changing social contribution each semester; Winter Semester 2026/27 is listed at EUR 363.07.

### What prior study is required?

Applicants need a relevant university degree, English C1 and specified prior modules in mathematics, algorithm theory/complexity/formal languages, programming/software engineering/information systems, plus a research thesis.

### When can students start?

The degree listing shows winter-semester and summer-semester starts. The programme’s admission procedure is locally restricted, so the applicable deadline and selection route should be built into the application plan.

### What does Bonn estimate for living costs?

Its international-student guidance gives a rough EUR 1,000 monthly estimate. The detailed table identifies rent, daily living, health care and communication as separate planning components.


## Sources

- [Bonn M.Sc. Computer Science degree listing](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/degree-programs/degree-programs-a-z/computer-science-msc) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Bonn Computer Science master programme](https://www.informatik.uni-bonn.de/en/studies/master-programs/master-computer-science) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Bonn costs](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/application-admission-and-enrollment/costs) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Bonn international costs and financing](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/costs-and-financing-for-international-students/page?set_language=en) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Bonn system accreditation](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/systemakkreditierung-qualitaetssiegel-fuer-die-exzellenzuniversitaet-bonn) (checked 2026-07-25)

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