Timeline 2027

For students from non-EU countries, applications for the master’s program in computer science are only accepted for the winter semester. 

• The online application portal opens on January¹, 2027: https://unisono.uni-siegen.de/
• April³⁰, 2027: Deadline for online applications 

Applicants who will receive their final university degree after May 24, 2027, are required to upload an official copy of their most recent transcript. The final degree certificate must be submitted upon enrollment. If the applicant is unable to submit their final degree certificate by the enrollment date, they 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 with the system: Self-registration: Please fill in all required fields. Once registration is complete, you will receive an email outlining the next steps. This email contains your login credentials, which you will use to log in later.
2. Fill out the initial form online
3. You will receive an email with your username and password
   • Follow the instructions, complete all forms, and upload all required documents in digital format
4. Your documents will be reviewed for legal and professional eligibility (see note below)
5. Eligible candidates will be invited to take a short online test and participate in an online interview (see note below).

Important note: The international master’s program in computer science is a consecutive degree program. It builds upon the bachelor’s program in Siegen, which provides the necessary skills and expertise for the master’s program. Therefore, after you submit your application, we will review your transcripts to ensure that you possess the necessary skills and expertise for the master’s program in one of the three areas of specialization (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 regarding the required skills and expertise for the master’s program.
 

Required Documents

Please note that no hard copies are required until you arrive in Siegen. If admitted, original documents must be presented for enrollment. The current regulations for the enrollment process can be found here; regulations regarding health insurance can be found here.

Important Note: Please ensure that you successfully submit your application by the deadline. We cannot review applications that are still in progress!

Important Note: Applications with incomplete documents will be automatically rejected. This also includes a prerequisite sheet that has not been filled out. If your language certificate is not yet complete, please see the FAQ.
 

Certificate from the Academic Evaluation Center (APS)

• Applicants from the People’s Republic of China and Vietnam must apply for an APS, which must be submitted along with the application documents or, at the latest, at the time of enrollment.
• For applicants from India, the APS certificate is required to obtain a German student visa. For details, please check the website of your local German embassy, such ashttps://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/2552164
• In general, applicants can apply for admission without the APS, but please note that it may take up to several months for the certificate to be issued, so we advise you to begin the process as soon as possible.

Country-Specific Tips

• Applicantsfrom China, Mongolia, andVietnam are strongly advised to contact the German Embassy in their respective countries to have their application documents certified. The University of Siegen cannot accept applications without the corresponding certificate of approval.
• Indian applicants: All grade reports and degree certificates (transcripts) must be submitted throughthe proper channels(meaning that your documents must be issued by your university or another high-quality educational institution and/or that copies must be notarized by the same institution, a public attorney, or a notary).
• If you are a citizen of a country subject to an embargo by the EU (see this list) or the U.S., you may face certain restrictions in your choice of modules or topics for research, as the regulations prohibit us, for example, from granting you access to HPC or AI resources.