Overview

About the programme

Computational Engineering from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) was created in response to an increasing demand for high performance computing in a variety of scientific and technical fields.

Students will be perfectly prepared for the new challenges in simulation and modelling. In addition, it is possible to obtain a MSc degree with the Bavarian Graduate School of Computational Engineering or a double degree with USI, the Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano, Switzerland.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics

Computer Science
Technical Application Field
Elective Technical Subjects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Software Engineering View 17 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in Germany

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

61

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the application requirements for the master program is a bachelorʼs degree in Computational Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or in an engineering discipline.

your Curriculum Vitae ( CV)

your letter of motivation

your secondary school’s leaving certificate (and English translation) (High school certificate)

university entrance exam (if available, e.g. Iran)

your university certificates (and English translation)

the international transcript (grades sheet) of the courses you have attended

TOEFL score report (OR other proof of English, in case your Bachelor´s has been in English a confirmation of the university is sufficient)

APS certificate (China)

any certificates of English or German language courses you have taken part in

GRE is not mandatory, but if you have a certificate it is very helpful

Proficiency and experience in both using and programming computers.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

FAU has no tuition fees, but students must pay a €72 semester contribution to stay enrolled.

Living costs

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Erlangen

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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