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Computational Sciences

Master´s program

Students of the interdisciplinary master’s degree program Computational Sciences learn how to apply and advance precise mathematical and computational methods and to develop software for solving current scientific problems. Classes are mainly taught in English by instructors from the disciplines of Chemistry, Physics, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science.

The admissions requirement for the Master’s program is a first university degree in one of the following programs or the equivalent degree from a German higher education institution or one outside Germany:

  • Bachelor program in:
  1. Chemistry of the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 credit points (CP) in mathematics and at least 8 CP in physics
  2. Physics of the Department of Physics at the Freie Universität Berlin
  3. Geological Sciences of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin
  4. Meteorology of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 CP in mathematics
  5. Geographical Sciences of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 CP in mathematics
  6. Mathematics of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 20 CP in computer science, chemistry and/or physics
  7. Computer Science of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 20 CP in mathematics, chemistry and/or physics
  8. Engineering Sciences including at least 20 CP in mathematics, chemistry and/or physics
  • Proficiency in English (level B1 CEFR or equivalent) is required.

German proficiency is not a prerequisite for this program, however students without German knowledge may experience difficulties depending on their individual background and on their choice of Specialization area. We therefore strongly recommend a Pre-semester German course of the Language Centre of Freie Universität Berlin for interested students with limited or no German knowledge. For more information, please see here.

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Allocation of study places

Whether it is possible to apply for a spot in a program and whether the program has an admission cap (NC) or has unrestricted (no NC) is determined anew each semester. 
A distinction is made between the first semester and higher semester.

Find Information about admission regulation for all degree programs: Master of Science

Structure

The four-semester master's program combines theoretical and application-oriented contents and is divided into the following four components:

  • Synchronization: Learn basic concepts of computational sciences and establish an interdisciplinary profile by selecting subjects different from the respective bachelor’s degree program
  • Scientific Computing: Set a priority in numerics, statistics, or computer science
  • Specialization: Focus on one of three scientific fields: molecular sciences, geosciences, or atmospheric sciences
  • Master’s thesis: Carry out a research project in your field of specializatio
For further information on program content and structure see program website.

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