Timeline 2026

For students from non EU countries, an application for the computer science master is only possible for the winter term.

• The online application portal opens on January 1^st 2026: https: //unisono.uni-siegen.de/
• April 30^th 2026: Deadline for online applications

Applicants, who will receive their final university degree later than 24th May 2026, are requested to upload an official version of their latest transcript. The final degree certificate has to be submitted with the enrolment. In case the applicant cannot submit his final certificate on the date of enrolment, he will not be enrolled.
 

Procedure

1. Apply via the unisono system(https://unisono.uni-siegen.de/)
   • Select English (bottom right of the initial webpage)
   • Register to the system: Self-registration: Please fill in all required fields. After the registration is complete you will receive an e-mail describing the next steps. This mail contains your advanced user data, which you will use for login later.
2. Fill in the initial form online
3. You will receive an email with your user name and password
   • Follow the instructions, fill all forms and upload all required documents in digital form
4. Your documents will be evaluated for legal and professional eligibility (see remark below)
5. Eligible candidates will be invited for a short online test and an online interview (see remark below).

Important remark: The international master program in computer science is a consecutive study program. It builds upon the Bachelor program in Siegen that conveys the necessary skills and expertise for the master program. Thus, after your application, we will evaluate your transcripts of records in order to ensure that you have the necessary skills and expertise for the master program in one of the three study foci areas (i.e., embedded systems, complex and intelligent software systems or visual computing). Furthermore, an online test and interview with each shortlisted applicant will clarify any uncertainties about the required skills and expertise for the master program.
 

Documents required

Please note that no hard copies are needed till you arrive in Siegen. In case of admission original documents have to be presented for enrollment. The current regulations for the enrollment process can be found here, regulations related to the health ensurance can be found here.

Important Note: Please make sure that you successfully submit your application until the deadline. We cannot review applications that are still in preparation!

Important Note: Applications with incomplete documents will be automatically rejected. This also includes an unfilled prerequisite sheet. If your Language certificate not yet completed, please see FAQ.
 

Certificate of the Academic Evaluation Center (APS)

• Applicants from PR China and Vietnam must apply for APS, which should be filed together with the application documents or at the time of enrollment at the latest.
• For applicants from India, the APS certificate is required for getting a German student visa. For details, please check the website of your local German embassy, e.g.,https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/2552164.
• In general, applicants can apply for admission without the APS, but please note that it will take up to several months before the certificate is issued to you, so we advise you to start the process at your earliest convenience.

Country specific hints

• Chinese, Mongolian and Vietnamese applicants are strongly recommended to ask at the German Embassy in their countries for the accreditation of their application documentation. The University of Siegen cannot accept applications without the corresponding certificate approval.
• Indian applicants: All marks sheets and degree certificates (transcripts) must be sent through proper channel (meaning that your documents have to be issued by your university or another educational institution of high standard and/or that copies have to be notarized by the same institute, public lawyer or notary).