Admission and Examination Regulations
Applicants require a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent degree) in the natural sciences, mathematics, computer science or similar fields with
- at least 21 CP in mathematics and/or computer science
- knowledge of a higher programming language (proven by, e.g. a certificate or a thesis)
- at least 12 CP in one of the following fields
- Computational Astro-/Space Physics: theoretical physics, classical mechanics, electromagnetism (or equivalent)
- Computational Biology: biology
- Earth System Sciences: geosciences, meteorology or physics
- Theoretical Chemistry: inorganic chemistry, quantum chemistry
- Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics: quantum physics and statistical physics
The complete Admission and Examination Regulations for the Master’s Degree Program "Computational Sciences" at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at The University of Cologne can be found here:
Disclaimer: Only the German version of the examination and admission regulations contain the legally binding texts. The English version is only for convenience.