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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Information for applicants for the M.Sc. Intelligent Adaptive Systems'''<br /> <br /> Contact person for the M.Sc. IAS: academic advisor: ias-team 'AT' informatik.uni-hamburg.de<br /> <br /> The aim is to centralize currently dispersed information for international students at the department of informatics.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Application'''<br /> * [[Application:Main|The application process]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Letter of acceptance/rejection/waiting list'''<br /> * [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]<br /> <br /> * [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|Translation: Letter of Rejection / Waiting List]]<br /> <br /> * [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | Help: Matriculation Form University]]<br /> <br /> '''After admission'''<br /> * [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Information on the IAS Programme at the University of Hamburg:'''<br /> * [[IAS_Modules|Information on Modules]]<br /> * [[IAS Subject Specific Regulations]]<br /> * [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Translations==<br /> Since many documents you receive are unfortunately still German - you can find translated information here in this wiki. Please be aware that most of the documents you receive in German are legal documents and are only legally binding in German. If you have specific questions, please ask (ias-team AT informatik.uni-hamburg.de) Unfortunately, we currently can not guarantee that the translations are 100% correct.<br /> <br /> The wiki is currently under construction - information will change. Please check shortly before the application period starts in February.</div>

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<p>Admin: Created page with &quot;'''Information for applicants for the M.Sc. Intelligent Adaptive Systems''' Contact person for the M.Sc. IAS: academic advisor: ias-team 'AT' informatik.uni-hamburg.de The a...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>'''Information for applicants for the M.Sc. Intelligent Adaptive Systems'''<br /> <br /> Contact person for the M.Sc. IAS: academic advisor: ias-team 'AT' informatik.uni-hamburg.de<br /> <br /> The aim is to centralise currently dispersed information for international students at the department of informatics.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Application'''<br /> * [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]<br /> * [[FAQ:Guide for preparing documents| Preparing your application documents: A quick guide]]<br /> * [[FAQ:OnlineForm | Online Application Document (STiNE)]]<br /> * [[FAQ:UniAssist | Recognition of foreign educational qualifications (UniAssist)]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Letter of acceptance/rejection/waiting list'''<br /> * [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]<br /> <br /> * [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|Translation: Letter of Rejection / Waiting List]]<br /> <br /> * [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | Help: Matriculation Form University]]<br /> <br /> '''After admission'''<br /> * [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Information on the IAS Programme at the University of Hamburg:'''<br /> * [[IAS_Modules|Information on Modules]]<br /> * [[IAS Subject Specific Regulations]]<br /> * [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Translations==<br /> Since many documents you receive are unfortunately still German - you can find translated information here in this wiki. Please be aware that most of the documents you receive in German are legal documents and are only legally binding in German. If you have specific questions, please ask (ias-team AT informatik.uni-hamburg.de) Unfortunately, we currently can not guarantee that the translations are 100% correct.<br /> <br /> The wiki is currently under construction - information will change. Please check shortly before the application period starts in February.</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>You may apply when you fulfill these formal requirements<br /> <br /> We aim at offering the courses to a wide range of students. Applicants should have a strong background in computer science or a related field since programming and mathematical knowledge is assumed. In order to apply to the Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems, you have to fulfil the following requirements:<br /> <br /> * A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field insofar as 60 ECTS credit points were acquired in the core field of computer science (without maths, core engineering, soft skills, electrical engineering courses, economics … )<br /> <br /> * Proof of English language proficiency by (or comparable to)<br /> CEFR/TELC Level B2<br /> IELTS 6.5<br /> TOEFL (IBT 90, PBT 575, CBT 230)<br /> Cambridge CAE or CPE<br /> <br /> If you are not sure please ask the IAS Team (ias-team ‚At‘ informatik.uni-hamburg.de ) before the application period.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==<br /> <br /> ===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===<br /> The requirement for the MSc IAS is a Bachelor’s degree with 60 credit points (ETCS) from Computer Science. Make sure to provide evidence of modules with computer science content (i.e. detailed transcript of records, module description in a nice and short table) to help the admissions board to decide whether a module can be counted towards the requirement. Please note the admission board will not search for info in an entire module handbook. <br /> All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.<br /> <br /> ===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===<br /> Without additional information, the admission board can only count modules where computer science content is evident from the module's name (e.g. a module named &quot;Object-oriented programming&quot; will surely be counted). To enable the board to make an informed decision, please provide a short description for all modules with a majority of computer science related content, including projects or practicals. This can include modules ranging from digital signal processing to artificial intelligence or computational linguistics. <br /> <br /> ===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===<br /> There is no easy or direct way to compare different credit systems. ECTS (= European Credit Transfer System) credits are a measure of estimated workload for a student per module. One ECTS credit corresponds to about 25-30 hours of work and the amount of credits a module gives is set by the lecturer. The BSc programmes in Hamburg consist of 180 ECTS points for three years, so in order to judge the amount of computer science content the admission board will be looking for, you can use 1/3rd of your BSc as a rough estimate (60 credits equal one year of full time study).<br /> <br /> ===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===<br /> The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master in CS or a related field. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at the University of Hamburg. Everything else will be a case by case decision by the admission board and might lead to rejection. The advice here: make it as clear as possible what you would like the admission board to accept and where the course came from. In some borderline cases*, online courses, courses from a different bachelor/master or work experience might be counted if it is evident that you have learned concepts and gained experience that is comparable to modules on at least Computer Science at BSc level (and that your had exams). You still need 60 ECTS but it will help your case verifying that you are really interested in the field of IAS. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses/experience as you can - in order to help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Please note the admission team does not have endless time to sort your mess. <br /> <br /> *borderline cases means = students with exactly 60 ECTS (not less) in a (CS related) study program or a study program in which you were able to take CS courses and their exams.<br /> <br /> ===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===<br /> No, unfortunately not. The requirement of 60 credit points from computer science modules, which have to be comparable to modules from the “BSc Informatik” at the University of Hamburg, will be checked at the beginning of the admission process. If you do not fulfil this requirement, your application will be rejected by the admissions board before entering the selection process. Missing credit points have to be obtained before application through additional courses, e.g. at your current university<br /> <br /> ==Requirement: English language proficiency==<br /> <br /> ===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===<br /> Only sending a language certificate that is listed on the website with a sufficiently high score will lead to an automatic acceptance as proof of language proficiency. <br /> <br /> You can also send a language certificate that is not listed, which then will be handed to the admission board that has to decide whether this is comparable to the listed certificates. It is always a good idea to provide information about the certificate and why you have acquired a different language certificate than listed. Please understand that only internationally established certificates can be counted. Certificates from local language schools and universities cannot be easily verified and therefore have to be rejected.<br /> <br /> ===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===<br /> If you are born and living in a country with English as its native language, you do not have to provide further evidence. This might also apply if you have been living, studying or working in such country for a long time, but this will be decided on a case to case basis by the admission board. If the admission board decides that it is not sufficient proof, it can still be counted in addition with other evidence.<br /> <br /> ===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===<br /> No. However if your certificate/transcript explicitly states that English was the medium of instruction within your entire degree (=3+ years) or you provide a letter by the University stating that all modules were taught and assessed in English, the admission board may accept this as proof of proficiency. Again this will be decided on a case to case basis depending on country and institution. Over the last years - it was more likely to be rejected than accepted without language proficiency test. If you have studied in a country where English is the native language, the evidence carries more weight since you were fully immersed in an English speaking environment.<br /> <br /> === I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===<br /> If you want to submit the TOEFL scores through ETS, the departmental code is B406. Since there usually is a considerable delay between test and the arrival of the score card, please '''ALWAYS''' add a copy of the scorecard or the results page to your documents. If your documents do not arrive in time or never your application will be rejected. Only by adding a copy to your application - you can be sure that the admission board has the information by the time a selection decision has to be made.</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>You may apply when you fulfill these formal requirements<br /> <br /> We aim at offering the courses to a wide range of students. Applicants should have a strong background in computer science or a related field since programming and mathematical knowledge is assumed. In order to apply to the Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems, you have to fulfil the following requirements:<br /> <br /> * A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field insofar as 60 ECTS credit points were acquired in the core field of computer science (without maths, core engineering, soft skills, electrical engineering courses, economics … )<br /> <br /> * Proof of English language proficiency by (or comparable to):<br /> * CEFR/TELC Level B2<br /> * IELTS 6.5<br /> * TOEFL (IBT 90, PBT 575, CBT 230)<br /> * Cambridge CAE or CPE<br /> <br /> If you are not sure please ask the IAS Team (ias-team ‚At‘ informatik.uni-hamburg.de ) before the application period.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==<br /> <br /> ===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===<br /> The requirement for the MSc IAS is a Bachelor’s degree with 60 credit points (ETCS) from Computer Science. Make sure to provide evidence of modules with computer science content (i.e. detailed transcript of records, module description in a nice and short table) to help the admissions board to decide whether a module can be counted towards the requirement. Please note the admission board will not search for info in an entire module handbook. <br /> All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.<br /> <br /> ===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===<br /> Without additional information, the admission board can only count modules where computer science content is evident from the module's name (e.g. a module named &quot;Object-oriented programming&quot; will surely be counted). To enable the board to make an informed decision, please provide a short description for all modules with a majority of computer science related content, including projects or practicals. This can include modules ranging from digital signal processing to artificial intelligence or computational linguistics. <br /> <br /> ===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===<br /> There is no easy or direct way to compare different credit systems. ECTS (= European Credit Transfer System) credits are a measure of estimated workload for a student per module. One ECTS credit corresponds to about 25-30 hours of work and the amount of credits a module gives is set by the lecturer. The BSc programmes in Hamburg consist of 180 ECTS points for three years, so in order to judge the amount of computer science content the admission board will be looking for, you can use 1/3rd of your BSc as a rough estimate (60 credits equal one year of full time study).<br /> <br /> ===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===<br /> The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master in CS or a related field. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at the University of Hamburg. Everything else will be a case by case decision by the admission board and might lead to rejection. The advice here: make it as clear as possible what you would like the admission board to accept and where the course came from. In some borderline cases*, online courses, courses from a different bachelor/master or work experience might be counted if it is evident that you have learned concepts and gained experience that is comparable to modules on at least Computer Science at BSc level (and that your had exams). You still need 60 ECTS but it will help your case verifying that you are really interested in the field of IAS. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses/experience as you can - in order to help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Please note the admission team does not have endless time to sort your mess. <br /> <br /> *borderline cases means = students with exactly 60 ECTS (not less) in a (CS related) study program or a study program in which you were able to take CS courses and their exams.<br /> <br /> ===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===<br /> No, unfortunately not. The requirement of 60 credit points from computer science modules, which have to be comparable to modules from the “BSc Informatik” at the University of Hamburg, will be checked at the beginning of the admission process. If you do not fulfil this requirement, your application will be rejected by the admissions board before entering the selection process. Missing credit points have to be obtained before application through additional courses, e.g. at your current university<br /> <br /> ==Requirement: English language proficiency==<br /> <br /> ===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===<br /> Only sending a language certificate that is listed on the website with a sufficiently high score will lead to an automatic acceptance as proof of language proficiency. <br /> <br /> You can also send a language certificate that is not listed, which then will be handed to the admission board that has to decide whether this is comparable to the listed certificates. It is always a good idea to provide information about the certificate and why you have acquired a different language certificate than listed. Please understand that only internationally established certificates can be counted. Certificates from local language schools and universities cannot be easily verified and therefore have to be rejected.<br /> <br /> ===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===<br /> If you are born and living in a country with English as its native language, you do not have to provide further evidence. This might also apply if you have been living, studying or working in such country for a long time, but this will be decided on a case to case basis by the admission board. If the admission board decides that it is not sufficient proof, it can still be counted in addition with other evidence.<br /> <br /> ===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===<br /> No. However if your certificate/transcript explicitly states that English was the medium of instruction within your entire degree (=3+ years) or you provide a letter by the University stating that all modules were taught and assessed in English, the admission board may accept this as proof of proficiency. Again this will be decided on a case to case basis depending on country and institution. Over the last years - it was more likely to be rejected than accepted without language proficiency test. If you have studied in a country where English is the native language, the evidence carries more weight since you were fully immersed in an English speaking environment.<br /> <br /> === I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===<br /> If you want to submit the TOEFL scores through ETS, the departmental code is B406. Since there usually is a considerable delay between test and the arrival of the score card, please '''ALWAYS''' add a copy of the scorecard or the results page to your documents. If your documents do not arrive in time or never your application will be rejected. Only by adding a copy to your application - you can be sure that the admission board has the information by the time a selection decision has to be made.</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==<br /> <br /> ===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===<br /> The requirement for the MSc IAS is a Bachelor’s degree with 60 credit points (ETCS) from Computer Science. Make sure to provide evidence of modules with computer science content (i.e. detailed transcript of records, module description in a nice and short table) to help the admissions board to decide whether a module can be counted towards the requirement. Please note the admission board will not search for info in an entire module handbook. <br /> All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.<br /> <br /> ===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===<br /> Without additional information, the admission board can only count modules where computer science content is evident from the module's name (e.g. a module named &quot;Object-oriented programming&quot; will surely be counted). To enable the board to make an informed decision, please provide a short description for all modules with a majority of computer science related content, including projects or practicals. This can include modules ranging from digital signal processing to artificial intelligence or computational linguistics. <br /> <br /> ===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===<br /> There is no easy or direct way to compare different credit systems. ECTS (= European Credit Transfer System) credits are a measure of estimated workload for a student per module. One ECTS credit corresponds to about 25-30 hours of work and the amount of credits a module gives is set by the lecturer. The BSc programmes in Hamburg consist of 180 ECTS points for three years, so in order to judge the amount of computer science content the admission board will be looking for, you can use 1/3rd of your BSc as a rough estimate (60 credits equal one year of full time study).<br /> <br /> ===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===<br /> The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master in CS or a related field. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at the University of Hamburg. Everything else will be a case by case decision by the admission board and might lead to rejection. The advice here: make it as clear as possible what you would like the admission board to accept and where the course came from. In some borderline cases*, online courses, courses from a different bachelor/master or work experience might be counted if it is evident that you have learned concepts and gained experience that is comparable to modules on at least Computer Science at BSc level (and that your had exams). You still need 60 ECTS but it will help your case verifying that you are really interested in the field of IAS. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses/experience as you can - in order to help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Please note the admission team does not have endless time to sort your mess. <br /> <br /> *borderline cases means = students with exactly 60 ECTS (not less) in a (CS related) study program or a study program in which you were able to take CS courses and their exams.<br /> <br /> ===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===<br /> No, unfortunately not. The requirement of 60 credit points from computer science modules, which have to be comparable to modules from the “BSc Informatik” at the University of Hamburg, will be checked at the beginning of the admission process. If you do not fulfil this requirement, your application will be rejected by the admissions board before entering the selection process. Missing credit points have to be obtained before application through additional courses, e.g. at your current university<br /> <br /> ==Requirement: English language proficiency==<br /> <br /> ===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===<br /> Only sending a language certificate that is listed on the website with a sufficiently high score will lead to an automatic acceptance as proof of language proficiency. <br /> <br /> You can also send a language certificate that is not listed, which then will be handed to the admission board that has to decide whether this is comparable to the listed certificates. It is always a good idea to provide information about the certificate and why you have acquired a different language certificate than listed. Please understand that only internationally established certificates can be counted. Certificates from local language schools and universities cannot be easily verified and therefore have to be rejected.<br /> <br /> ===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===<br /> If you are born and living in a country with English as its native language, you do not have to provide further evidence. This might also apply if you have been living, studying or working in such country for a long time, but this will be decided on a case to case basis by the admission board. If the admission board decides that it is not sufficient proof, it can still be counted in addition with other evidence.<br /> <br /> ===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===<br /> No. However if your certificate/transcript explicitly states that English was the medium of instruction within your entire degree (=3+ years) or you provide a letter by the University stating that all modules were taught and assessed in English, the admission board may accept this as proof of proficiency. Again this will be decided on a case to case basis depending on country and institution. Over the last years - it was more likely to be rejected than accepted without language proficiency test. If you have studied in a country where English is the native language, the evidence carries more weight since you were fully immersed in an English speaking environment.<br /> <br /> === I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===<br /> If you want to submit the TOEFL scores through ETS, the departmental code is B406. Since there usually is a considerable delay between test and the arrival of the score card, please '''ALWAYS''' add a copy of the scorecard or the results page to your documents. If your documents do not arrive in time or never your application will be rejected. Only by adding a copy to your application - you can be sure that the admission board has the information by the time a selection decision has to be made.</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==<br /> <br /> ===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===<br /> The requirement for the MSc IAS is a Bachelor’s degree with 60 credit points (ETCS) from Computer Science. Make sure to provide evidence of modules with computer science content (i.e. detailed transcript of records, module description in a nice and short table) to help the admissions board to decide whether a module can be counted towards the requirement. Please note the admission board will not search for info in an entire module handbook. <br /> All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.<br /> <br /> ===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===<br /> Without additional information, the admission board can only count modules where computer science content is evident from the module's name (e.g. a module named &quot;Object-oriented programming&quot; will surely be counted). To enable the board to make an informed decision, please provide a short description for all modules with a majority of computer science related content, including projects or practicals. This can include modules ranging from digital signal processing to artificial intelligence or computational linguistics. <br /> <br /> ===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===<br /> There is no easy or direct way to compare different credit systems. ECTS (= European Credit Transfer System) credits are a measure of estimated workload for a student per module. One ECTS credit corresponds to about 25-30 hours of work and the amount of credits a module gives is set by the lecturer. The BSc programmes in Hamburg consist of 180 ECTS points for three years, so in order to judge the amount of computer science content the admission board will be looking for, you can use 1/3rd of your BSc as a rough estimate (60 credits equal one year of full time study).<br /> <br /> ===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===<br /> The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master in CS or a related field. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at the University of Hamburg. Everything else will be a case by case decision by the admission board and might lead to rejection. The advice here: make it as clear as possible what you would like the admission board to accept and where the course came from. In some borderline cases*, online courses, courses from a different bachelor/master or work experience might be counted if it is evident that you have learned concepts and gained experience that is comparable to modules on at least Computer Science at BSc level (and that your had exams). You still need 60 ECTS but it will help your case verifying that you are really interested in the field of IAS. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses/experience as you can - in order to help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Please note the admission team does not have endless time to sort your mess. <br /> <br /> *borderline cases means = students with exactly 60 ECTS (not less) in a (CS related) study program or a study program in which you were able to take CS courses and their exams.<br /> <br /> ===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===<br /> No, unfortunately not. The requirement of 60 credit points from computer science modules, which have to be comparable to modules from the “BSc Informatik” at the University of Hamburg, will be checked at the beginning of the admission process. If you do not fulfil this requirement, your application will be rejected by the admissions board before entering the selection process. Missing credit points have to be obtained before application through additional courses, e.g. at your current university<br /> <br /> ==Requirement: English language proficiency==<br /> <br /> ===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===<br /> Only sending a language certificate that is listed on the website with a sufficiently high score will lead to an automatic acceptance as proof of language proficiency. <br /> <br /> You can also send a language certificate that is not listed, which then will be handed to the admission board that has to decide whether this is comparable to the listed certificates. It is always a good idea to provide information about the certificate and why you have acquired a different language certificate than listed. Please understand that only internationally established certificates can be counted. Certificates from local language schools and universities cannot be easily verified and therefore have to be rejected.<br /> <br /> ===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===<br /> If you are born and living in a country with English as its native language, you do not have to provide further evidence. This might also apply if you have been living, studying or working in such country for a long time, but this will be decided on a case to case basis by the admission board. If the admission board decides that it is not sufficient proof, it can still be counted in addition with other evidence.<br /> <br /> ===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===<br /> No. However if your certificate/transcript explicitly states that English was the medium of instruction within your entire degree (=3+ years) or you provide a letter by the University stating that all modules were taught and assessed in English, the admission board may accept this as proof of proficiency. Again this will be decided on a case to case basis depending on country and institution. Over the last years - it was more likely to be rejected than accepted without language proficiency test. If you have studied in a country where English is the native language, the evidence carries more weight since you were fully immersed in an English speaking environment.<br /> <br /> === I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===<br /> If you want to submit the TOEFL scores through ETS, the departmental code is B406. Since there usually is a considerable delay between test and the arrival of the score card, please '''ALWAYS''' add a copy of the scorecard or the results page to your documents. If your documents do not arrive in time or never your application will be rejected. Only by adding a copy to your application - you can be sure that the admission board has the information by the time a selection decision has to be made.<br /> <br /> ==Required application documents==<br /> <br /> ===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===<br /> No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail. <br /> Please be aware that your application will only be considered complete once these hard-copies have arrived (including the signed print of the online application form!). Therefore you should plan for enough time for the mail to arrive before the application deadline! '''Only applications where all required documents were sent as hard copy will be considered!'''<br /> <br /> ===What is a diploma supplement?===<br /> A diploma supplement is an extension of the transcript with information on the course, the education system at the institute, the grading scheme, etc. This helps the admission board to understand the information given in the transcript. If your university does not offer a diploma supplement, the information often is already given on the transcript. Please check that the following information is mentioned or provide the information yourself (by a document, a print-out of a website containing the information, etc.):<br /> grading scheme including minimum pass-grade, the default length of your degree programme, credits needed for completion, and, if credits are mixed with grades in your system, an indication on how to see the number of hours spent by course in the transcript.<br /> <br /> ===Do I need German translations of all documents?===<br /> No, we accept documents in English and German. If your original documents are in another language, you have to provide certified translations of those documents in either German or English.<br /> <br /> ===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===<br /> No, not for application. You can send normal hard copies with the application documents. But please be aware that once you have been sent an offer letter by the University of Hamburg (Team for Application and Admission (&quot;Team Bewerbung und Zulassung&quot; (TBZ))), '''you have to send certified/attested copies ''' of your language certificate, your University Entry Qualification (high school, etc), and your BSc certificate (including a transcript of records) to prove the authenticity of those documents. You usually get 14 days after receiving the offer letter to send the enrolment form with the certified copies, so you should have them already prepared.<br /> <br /> ===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===<br /> Officially yes. You have to understand that the &quot;IAS Team&quot; + &quot;Admission Board&quot; (where you sent your application) and the &quot;Team for Application and Admission (&quot;Team Bewerbung und Zulassung&quot; (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)&quot; are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.<br /> <br /> However, if you are experiencing any problems sending attested/original documents in time for matriculation please contact both teams together in one email for advice.<br /> <br /> === Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===<br /> The admission board has to check whether you fulfill the requirement of 60 ECTS credits (or comparable) in computer science. Since the transcript only lists the names of modules and not the content of those modules (especially for project work), the board has to decide by module names. This usually leads to a lower credit count. If you are not sure whether your BSc fulfills the requirement, we recommend to always add a list/table of relevant modules with a description of their content or used literature and link to the transcript. This can help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Do not send module handbooks with more than 3 pages. The admission board will not search for evidence for you.</div>

Admin https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/Info/Studium/MSc/IAS/wiki/index.php?title=Application:Minimum_requirements&diff=245 2019-07-04T09:17:07Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:FAQ|Application]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==<br /> <br /> ===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===<br /> The requirement for the MSc IAS is a Bachelor’s degree with 60 credit points (ETCS) from Computer Science. Make sure to provide evidence of modules with computer science content (i.e. detailed transcript of records, module description in a nice and short table) to help the admissions board to decide whether a module can be counted towards the requirement. Please note the admission board will not search for info in an entire module handbook. <br /> All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.<br /> <br /> ===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===<br /> Without additional information, the admission board can only count modules where computer science content is evident from the module's name (e.g. a module named &quot;Object-oriented programming&quot; will surely be counted). To enable the board to make an informed decision, please provide a short description for all modules with a majority of computer science related content, including projects or practicals. This can include modules ranging from digital signal processing to artificial intelligence or computational linguistics. <br /> <br /> ===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===<br /> There is no easy or direct way to compare different credit systems. ECTS (= European Credit Transfer System) credits are a measure of estimated workload for a student per module. One ECTS credit corresponds to about 25-30 hours of work and the amount of credits a module gives is set by the lecturer. The BSc programmes in Hamburg consist of 180 ECTS points for three years, so in order to judge the amount of computer science content the admission board will be looking for, you can use 1/3rd of your BSc as a rough estimate (60 credits equal one year of full time study).<br /> <br /> ===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===<br /> The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master in CS or a related field. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at the University of Hamburg. Everything else will be a case by case decision by the admission board and might lead to rejection. The advice here: make it as clear as possible what you would like the admission board to accept and where the course came from. In some borderline cases*, online courses, courses from a different bachelor/master or work experience might be counted if it is evident that you have learned concepts and gained experience that is comparable to modules on at least Computer Science at BSc level (and that your had exams). You still need 60 ECTS but it will help your case verifying that you are really interested in the field of IAS. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses/experience as you can - in order to help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Please note the admission team does not have endless time to sort your mess. <br /> <br /> *borderline cases means = students with exactly 60 ECTS (not less) in a (CS related) study program or a study program in which you were able to take CS courses and their exams.<br /> <br /> ===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===<br /> No, unfortunately not. The requirement of 60 credit points from computer science modules, which have to be comparable to modules from the “BSc Informatik” at the University of Hamburg, will be checked at the beginning of the admission process. If you do not fulfil this requirement, your application will be rejected by the admissions board before entering the selection process. Missing credit points have to be obtained before application through additional courses, e.g. at your current university<br /> <br /> ==Requirement: English language proficiency==<br /> <br /> ===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===<br /> Only sending a language certificate that is listed on the website with a sufficiently high score will lead to an automatic acceptance as proof of language proficiency. <br /> <br /> You can also send a language certificate that is not listed, which then will be handed to the admission board that has to decide whether this is comparable to the listed certificates. It is always a good idea to provide information about the certificate and why you have acquired a different language certificate than listed. Please understand that only internationally established certificates can be counted. Certificates from local language schools and universities cannot be easily verified and therefore have to be rejected.<br /> <br /> ===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===<br /> If you are born and living in a country with English as its native language, you do not have to provide further evidence. This might also apply if you have been living, studying or working in such country for a long time, but this will be decided on a case to case basis by the admission board. If the admission board decides that it is not sufficient proof, it can still be counted in addition with other evidence.<br /> <br /> ===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===<br /> No. However if your certificate/transcript explicitly states that English was the medium of instruction within your entire degree (=3+ years) or you provide a letter by the University stating that all modules were taught and assessed in English, the admission board may accept this as proof of proficiency. Again this will be decided on a case to case basis depending on country and institution. Over the last years - it was more likely to be rejected than accepted without language proficiency test. If you have studied in a country where English is the native language, the evidence carries more weight since you were fully immersed in an English speaking environment.<br /> <br /> === I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===<br /> If you want to submit the TOEFL scores through ETS, the departmental code is B406. Since there usually is a considerable delay between test and the arrival of the score card, please '''ALWAYS''' add a copy of the scorecard or the results page to your documents. If your documents do not arrive in time or never your application will be rejected. Only by adding a copy to your application - you can be sure that the admission board has the information by the time a selection decision has to be made.<br /> <br /> ==Required application documents==<br /> <br /> ===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===<br /> No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail. <br /> Please be aware that your application will only be considered complete once these hard-copies have arrived (including the signed print of the online application form!). Therefore you should plan for enough time for the mail to arrive before the application deadline! '''Only applications where all required documents were sent as hard copy will be considered!'''<br /> <br /> ===What is a diploma supplement?===<br /> A diploma supplement is an extension of the transcript with information on the course, the education system at the institute, the grading scheme, etc. This helps the admission board to understand the information given in the transcript. If your university does not offer a diploma supplement, the information often is already given on the transcript. Please check that the following information is mentioned or provide the information yourself (by a document, a print-out of a website containing the information, etc.):<br /> grading scheme including minimum pass-grade, the default length of your degree programme, credits needed for completion, and, if credits are mixed with grades in your system, an indication on how to see the number of hours spent by course in the transcript.<br /> <br /> ===Do I need German translations of all documents?===<br /> No, we accept documents in English and German. If your original documents are in another language, you have to provide certified translations of those documents in either German or English.<br /> <br /> ===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===<br /> No, not for application. You can send normal hard copies with the application documents. But please be aware that once you have been sent an offer letter by the University of Hamburg (Team for Application and Admission (&quot;Team Bewerbung und Zulassung&quot; (TBZ))), '''you have to send certified/attested copies ''' of your language certificate, your University Entry Qualification (high school, etc), and your BSc certificate (including a transcript of records) to prove the authenticity of those documents. You usually get 14 days after receiving the offer letter to send the enrolment form with the certified copies, so you should have them already prepared.<br /> <br /> ===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===<br /> Officially yes. You have to understand that the &quot;IAS Team&quot; + &quot;Admission Board&quot; (where you sent your application) and the &quot;Team for Application and Admission (&quot;Team Bewerbung und Zulassung&quot; (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)&quot; are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.<br /> <br /> However, if you are experiencing any problems sending attested/original documents in time for matriculation please contact both teams together in one email for advice.<br /> <br /> === Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===<br /> The admission board has to check whether you fulfill the requirement of 60 ECTS credits (or comparable) in computer science. Since the transcript only lists the names of modules and not the content of those modules (especially for project work), the board has to decide by module names. This usually leads to a lower credit count. If you are not sure whether your BSc fulfills the requirement, we recommend to always add a list/table of relevant modules with a description of their content or used literature and link to the transcript. This can help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Do not send module handbooks with more than 3 pages. The admission board will not search for evidence for you.</div>

Admin https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/Info/Studium/MSc/IAS/wiki/index.php?title=Application:Minimum_requirements&diff=244 2019-07-04T09:15:48Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:FAQ|Application]]<br /> <br /> =Questions about the application and the application process=<br /> <br /> Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.<br /> <br /> ==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==<br /> <br /> ===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===<br /> The requirement for the MSc IAS is a Bachelor’s degree with 60 credit points (ETCS) from Computer Science. Make sure to provide evidence of modules with computer science content (i.e. detailed transcript of records, module description in a nice and short table) to help the admissions board to decide whether a module can be counted towards the requirement. Please note the admission board will not search for info in an entire module handbook. <br /> All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.<br /> <br /> ===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===<br /> Without additional information, the admission board can only count modules where computer science content is evident from the module's name (e.g. a module named &quot;Object-oriented programming&quot; will surely be counted). To enable the board to make an informed decision, please provide a short description for all modules with a majority of computer science related content, including projects or practicals. This can include modules ranging from digital signal processing to artificial intelligence or computational linguistics. <br /> <br /> ===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===<br /> There is no easy or direct way to compare different credit systems. ECTS (= European Credit Transfer System) credits are a measure of estimated workload for a student per module. One ECTS credit corresponds to about 25-30 hours of work and the amount of credits a module gives is set by the lecturer. The BSc programmes in Hamburg consist of 180 ECTS points for three years, so in order to judge the amount of computer science content the admission board will be looking for, you can use 1/3rd of your BSc as a rough estimate (60 credits equal one year of full time study).<br /> <br /> ===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===<br /> The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master in CS or a related field. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at the University of Hamburg. Everything else will be a case by case decision by the admission board and might lead to rejection. The advice here: make it as clear as possible what you would like the admission board to accept and where the course came from. In some borderline cases*, online courses, courses from a different bachelor/master or work experience might be counted if it is evident that you have learned concepts and gained experience that is comparable to modules on at least Computer Science at BSc level (and that your had exams). You still need 60 ECTS but it will help your case verifying that you are really interested in the field of IAS. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses/experience as you can - in order to help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Please note the admission team does not have endless time to sort your mess. <br /> <br /> *borderline cases means = students with exactly 60 ECTS (not less) in a (CS related) study program or a study program in which you were able to take CS courses and their exams.<br /> <br /> ===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===<br /> No, unfortunately not. The requirement of 60 credit points from computer science modules, which have to be comparable to modules from the “BSc Informatik” at the University of Hamburg, will be checked at the beginning of the admission process. If you do not fulfil this requirement, your application will be rejected by the admissions board before entering the selection process. Missing credit points have to be obtained before application through additional courses, e.g. at your current university<br /> <br /> ==Requirement: English language proficiency==<br /> <br /> ===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===<br /> Only sending a language certificate that is listed on the website with a sufficiently high score will lead to an automatic acceptance as proof of language proficiency. <br /> <br /> You can also send a language certificate that is not listed, which then will be handed to the admission board that has to decide whether this is comparable to the listed certificates. It is always a good idea to provide information about the certificate and why you have acquired a different language certificate than listed. Please understand that only internationally established certificates can be counted. Certificates from local language schools and universities cannot be easily verified and therefore have to be rejected.<br /> <br /> ===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===<br /> If you are born and living in a country with English as its native language, you do not have to provide further evidence. This might also apply if you have been living, studying or working in such country for a long time, but this will be decided on a case to case basis by the admission board. If the admission board decides that it is not sufficient proof, it can still be counted in addition with other evidence.<br /> <br /> ===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===<br /> No. However if your certificate/transcript explicitly states that English was the medium of instruction within your entire degree (=3+ years) or you provide a letter by the University stating that all modules were taught and assessed in English, the admission board may accept this as proof of proficiency. Again this will be decided on a case to case basis depending on country and institution. Over the last years - it was more likely to be rejected than accepted without language proficiency test. If you have studied in a country where English is the native language, the evidence carries more weight since you were fully immersed in an English speaking environment.<br /> <br /> === I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===<br /> If you want to submit the TOEFL scores through ETS, the departmental code is B406. Since there usually is a considerable delay between test and the arrival of the score card, please '''ALWAYS''' add a copy of the scorecard or the results page to your documents. If your documents do not arrive in time or never your application will be rejected. Only by adding a copy to your application - you can be sure that the admission board has the information by the time a selection decision has to be made.<br /> <br /> ==Required application documents==<br /> <br /> ===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===<br /> No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail. <br /> Please be aware that your application will only be considered complete once these hard-copies have arrived (including the signed print of the online application form!). Therefore you should plan for enough time for the mail to arrive before the application deadline! '''Only applications where all required documents were sent as hard copy will be considered!'''<br /> <br /> ===What is a diploma supplement?===<br /> A diploma supplement is an extension of the transcript with information on the course, the education system at the institute, the grading scheme, etc. This helps the admission board to understand the information given in the transcript. If your university does not offer a diploma supplement, the information often is already given on the transcript. Please check that the following information is mentioned or provide the information yourself (by a document, a print-out of a website containing the information, etc.):<br /> grading scheme including minimum pass-grade, the default length of your degree programme, credits needed for completion, and, if credits are mixed with grades in your system, an indication on how to see the number of hours spent by course in the transcript.<br /> <br /> ===Do I need German translations of all documents?===<br /> No, we accept documents in English and German. If your original documents are in another language, you have to provide certified translations of those documents in either German or English.<br /> <br /> ===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===<br /> No, not for application. You can send normal hard copies with the application documents. But please be aware that once you have been sent an offer letter by the University of Hamburg (Team for Application and Admission (&quot;Team Bewerbung und Zulassung&quot; (TBZ))), '''you have to send certified/attested copies ''' of your language certificate, your University Entry Qualification (high school, etc), and your BSc certificate (including a transcript of records) to prove the authenticity of those documents. You usually get 14 days after receiving the offer letter to send the enrolment form with the certified copies, so you should have them already prepared.<br /> <br /> ===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===<br /> Officially yes. You have to understand that the &quot;IAS Team&quot; + &quot;Admission Board&quot; (where you sent your application) and the &quot;Team for Application and Admission (&quot;Team Bewerbung und Zulassung&quot; (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)&quot; are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.<br /> <br /> However, if you are experiencing any problems sending attested/original documents in time for matriculation please contact both teams together in one email for advice.<br /> <br /> === Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===<br /> The admission board has to check whether you fulfill the requirement of 60 ECTS credits (or comparable) in computer science. Since the transcript only lists the names of modules and not the content of those modules (especially for project work), the board has to decide by module names. This usually leads to a lower credit count. If you are not sure whether your BSc fulfills the requirement, we recommend to always add a list/table of relevant modules with a description of their content or used literature and link to the transcript. This can help the admission board to come to an informed decision. Do not send module handbooks with more than 3 pages. The admission board will not search for evidence for you.<br /> <br /> ==Additional application documents==<br /> <br /> The required documents as listed on the website will be used to test whether you have fulfilled the formal eligibility requirements. After an application has taken this threshold, the admission board has to rank all applications and can take additional evidence into account. You can submit additional evidence that you think is relevant to show that you are well suited for study in the field of intelligent adaptive systems. But please be aware that sending all available certificate and let the admission board decide their relevance already tells something about your abilities for critical evaluation. Make sure that the selected additional documents improve the evidence already given by the required documents.<br /> <br /> ===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===<br /> GRE test scores are not required for application to the IAS programme, so there is no need to take a GRE test. If you have already taken the test you can submit the test scores as additional information which might be taken into consideration by the admissions board in the selection process<br /> <br /> ===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===<br /> We do not ask for recommendation letters. If you have recommendations by people that might strengthen your case, you are welcome to send them as well.</div>

Admin https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/Info/Studium/MSc/IAS/wiki/index.php?title=Application:Required_documents&diff=243 2019-07-04T09:14:52Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>There are different parts to the documents that are required which we will explain first. Additional documents that can have an influence on your ranking are then discussed below.<br /> <br /> =Main application documents=<br /> <br /> These documents are required to be sent by all applicants and the application will only be considered if all five parts have been submitted.<br /> <br /> ==Letter of Motivation== <br /> This is the most important document since it accounts for 40% of your ranking score. It has to be written by yourself in English language. There is a maximum of 2 pages that you should not exceed. <br /> In this letter you should explain your motivation to study especially this programme. The text should answer the following questions:<br /> * Why are you interested in the field &quot;Intelligent Adaptive Systems&quot; or what parts are most interesting and why? <br /> * Why is this programme especially suited to complement knowledge you already have?<br /> * Why did you choose to study this programme at Universität Hamburg?<br /> * How does this programme fit into your academic and professional future goals <br /> <br /> The admission board will rate letters high that show that the student has made a deliberate choice to study IAS and can justify his/her decision well and also explain how studying IAS will bring the student closer to a desired goal. The board is looking for students that show a high motivation and have a good chance of finishing the programme well with a high impact on the student's life. The ability to present a well argued and connected chain of argument is a major ability the board is looking for. <br /> <br /> Things that affect the rating adversely are, amongst many, generic letters that are written for multiple applications, letters that are written in bad English or do not follow a good structure.<br /> <br /> ==BSc certificate including transcript of records and diploma supplement==<br /> These documents are important since they are used to determine whether you fulfil the formal requirement of 60 ECTS credits or comparable from the field of computer science. The documents do not have to be sent as certified/attested copies for application and you should not send original certificates. We will not sent anything back. (Please note: in case your application is successful - you need to send attested/certified copies to the University - please be prepared)<br /> <br /> There are a few cases where you should send additional documents with the BSc certificate and the transcripts or can omit some:<br /> <br /> #'''You have not finished the BSc or do not have the official certificate yet:''' You can apply if you have finished and can evidence 150 ECTS credits (or comparable) of your first degree. At Universität Hamburg a BSc has a regular length of three years and requires 180 ECTS credits, thus you are required to evidence 5/6th of a degree. This has to be done through an official transcript showing the amount of already acquired credits and the number of minimum credits required for completion. The final transcript has to be then handed in for enrolment if you have been made an offer. <br /> #'''You do not have a BSc degree in computer science:''' The formal requirement is &quot;60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science&quot;. At Universität Hamburg, each regular semester of a full-time student contains 30 ECTS credits which means that you have to evidence that 1/3rd of a 3-year BSc degree was composed of computer science (CS) courses. Please note that only core computer science modules will be counted which generally excludes math, engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering or softskill subjects unless it is shown that they specifically focused on CS centred content. <br /> #'''What does this mean for your documents that you should prepare?''' If you are not sure whether your degree can fulfil the requirement, please add information on modules that you have completed and that contained CS related content, e.g., in a table. Optimally this is a selected list of courses with a short description of what the covered CS content was. Please make sure those courses can be found in your transcript easily. (The admission board will not sort through your mess) If the module was based on specific literature, please add the name of the book as well. The given information should be short and precise (Name as given in transcript, number of credit hours spent, short description) but contain enough information so that the admission board can make an informed decision. Please do not send full module handbooks of your University since the admission board does not have the time to work through whole handbooks to find the required information. <br /> #'''You do not have &quot;standard&quot; BSc but a comparable degree:''' Please submit all documents that together can be counted as comparable to a BSc degree (e.g. associative + 2y-BSc degree in some countries)<br /> #'''Your degree does not fulfil the requirements:''' The admission board might add together courses from several degrees or professional training to reach the required amount. This will be decided on a case to case basis but only incorporate courses that are taught on a B.Sc. level and of an extent comparable to a course in higher education. You should, therefore, include evidence of all your degrees and training courses that can fulfil these criteria. Please state precisely that you would like the admission board to accept extra courses and which. A table and a short abstract is a good idea + evidence. (The admission board will not sort your mess.) However the last years have shown that - it is very unlikely to be accepted with a degree that does not fulfil the requirements. <br /> If you are keen but not sure whether your cv / education<br /> <br /> ==Curriculum Vitae, including all necessary certificates==<br /> The CV (table version) should include information where your academic and professional career is visible. Especially information that shows your background relevant for IAS, e.g. projects on AI, should be listed and evidenced through acquired certificates. Project descriptions are especially important if the credits should be counted towards the credit requirement and should therefore outline CS contents.<br /> <br /> ==Proof(s) of English language proficiency==<br /> The admission board is looking for evidence of a language level that ensures that you can both follow a complex lecture as well as communicate well in oral and written form. Students that don't have the necessary level won't be able to follow lectures, complete homework and seminar papers, or pass oral exams and thus not be able to complete our program.<br /> A language certificate of the listed levels is an automatic fulfillment of this requirement. If you do not have a certificate, you have to provide evidence that shows sufficient language proficiency. This evidence will be handed to the admission board which will decide on an individual basis whether the evidence is comparable to the required language certificates. The following evidence may be accepted:<br /> * Native English speaker (Short written statement that English is taught as a native language - evidenced by a copy of your passport, work, school, university)<br /> * Living in an English-speaking country for a long period (3 years or longer) (Should be stated in an extra document and evidenced by confirmation e.g. letter of your company, university)<br /> <br /> Evidence that on its own does not fulfill the requirement includes:<br /> * English courses within your degree without an internationally accepted certificate<br /> * Short exchanges or visits in English-speaking countries<br /> * Essays or papers written in English language<br /> * Old English proficiency test score (older than 2 years)<br /> <br /> Direct rejection<br /> * Sending a language proficiency test with a score below the listed levels<br /> * Applications without a language proficiency test and without an extra letter stating explictly what you would like the admission board to accept as English proficiency requirement<br /> <br /> The admission board can also accept several documents showing weak evidence and decide that all evidence together shows sufficient proof of proficiency. This will be decided on a case by case basis taking into account all presented documents. However, recent application periods have shown that most applicants have been directly rejected without English proficiency test due to a very high number of applicants and/or an unclear evidenced English proficiency. Please note, that the admission board will not sort your mess.<br /> <br /> ==The printed and signed application form==<br /> Once the application period has opened the online application form can be accessed (see the official [https://www.master-intelligent-adaptive-systems.com/apply-master-intelligent-adaptive-systems/ | IAS website] for the link and the [[FAQ:OnlineForm | FAQ]] on how to fill out the form). Please fill out the form and at the end print out the summary at the end (NOT the full form). This print-out has to be '''signed''' and included in your application package.<br /> <br /> = Additional Documents =<br /> <br /> Generally, all possible documents that support your application (especially as evidence for the arguments used in your motivation letter) can be included and will be taken into account in the selection process. Please do not include all available documents but only documents that are relevant for this application. The selection of documents already shows your ability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant content and a large amount of uncritically added certificates or documents may have a negative effect on your ranking.<br /> <br /> == Documents that should be added ==<br /> * Documents that add to the evidence needed for the requirements, e.g. additional proofs of language proficiency or higher education courses with computer science content<br /> * Evidence for international or professional experience relevant to IAS studies. International experience, e.g. a study exchange, shows your ability to adapt to different learning and living environments and should be listed and described as part of our CV. The same holds for professional experience that may show your ability to work in a computer science context. Training courses or extensive experience that shows deep understanding of computer science concepts may be taken into account for the required CS credits. <br /> * Abstracts or short descriptions of projects, both from your degree(s) or professional career (if relevant to IAS). These are rarely mentioned in transcripts and the admission board will only count credits from projects if it is clear that they were chosen from the CS field.<br /> <br /> == Documents that can be added and might have an effect in individual cases ==<br /> * GRE test or other academic tests showing your ability to study in higher education. Such tests are not required but may be taken into account if provided and if they add to the general story of the application.<br /> * Certificates of contests and competitions can be added if relevant. Please carefully decide whether the certificate can add any additional value to your application. <br /> <br /> == Documents that should not be added ==<br /> * Full module handbooks. If you have to submit contents of modules to make a case for sufficient CS credits, please select the modules in question and provide a concise list to help the admission board to quickly see all necessary information.<br /> * Certificates that don't add additional information or are not relevant at all. More is not always better since it may show that you are not able to decide what is relevant for the subject and what is not. Select the certificates that best show your abilities.</div>

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