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Accommodation in Hamburg difficulty

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== Is it difficult to find a room in Hamburg? ==

The housing market in Hamburg is quite competitive and it can be difficult to find a cheap room in Hamburg. You should therefore start your search early. Students usually live in shared accommodation, small apartments or student residences. Prices for small rooms start at 250 Euros per month and are mostly above 400 Euros. You should check which bills are already included in the rent (electricity, phone or internet bill are generally excluded).

Main Page

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Apeters:

'''Information for the M.Sc. IAS'''

The new international information WIKI of the Department of Informatics will grow here.
The aim is to centralise currently dispersed information for international students at the departments and beyond.

For now, please find most information within the [[FAQ:Main | FAQ]].

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]

Here you can find some information on the IAS Programme at the University of Hamburg:
* [[IAS_Modules|Information on Modules]]
* [[IAS Subject Specific Regulations]]

Important links to the general Universities Webpages:

The wiki is currently under construction - information will change. Please check shortly before the application period starts in February.

IAS Subject Specific Regulations

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Apeters:

[[Category:IAS]]
The Subject Specific Regulations ("Fach Spezifische Bestimmungen" or short FSB) supercede and specify regulations from the general [[MIN MSc Exam Regulations]] ("MIN Prüfungsordnung Master" or short "MIN PO M.Sc."). In order to read these regulations, you have to read the exam regulations and replace all sentences as mentioned below. These are the old ones. For students who have started in 2018 there are new regulations (slight changes)

Remember that as for all legal documents at the University of Hamburg, only the German version of these FSBs is legally binding. The English version in the second column is a non-authorised translation but should help you understand the regulations.

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! width="50%" align="center" | Fachspezifische Bestimmungen für den Masterstudiengang „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ der Fakultät für Mathematik, Informatik und Naturwissenschaften
! width="50%" align="center" | Subject Specific Regulations for the Master's Programme „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ at the School for Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences
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vom Datum der Beschlussfassung

Das Präsidium der Universität Hamburg hat am xx.xx.2011 die von der Fakultät für Mathematik, Informatik und
Naturwissenschaften am xx.xx.2011 auf Grund von § 91 Absatz 2 Nummer 1 des Hamburgischen
Hochschulgesetzes (HmbHG) vom 18. Juli 2001 (HmbGVBl. S. 171) in der Fassung vom xx.xx.2011
(HmbGVBl. S. xxx) beschlossenen Fachspezifischen Bestimmungen für den Masterstudiengang Intelligent
Adaptive Systems als Fach eines Studienganges mit dem Abschluss „Master of Science“ (M.Sc.) gemäß § 108
Absatz 1 HmbHG genehmigt.
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'''Präambel'''

Diese Fachspezifischen Bestimmungen ergänzen die Regelungen der Prüfungsordnung der Fakultät für
Mathematik, Informatik und Naturwissenschaften für Studiengänge mit dem Abschluss „Master of Science“
(M.Sc.) vom 26. Oktober 2005 in der jeweils geltenden Fassung (PO M.Sc.) und beschreiben die Module für das
Fach Intelligent Adaptive Systems.
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'''Preamble'''

These subject-specific regulations supplement the current version of the regulations for examinations of the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences for courses with the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) dated 26 October, 2005, and describe the modules for the course Intelligent Adaptive Systems.
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'''I. Ergänzende Regelungen zur PO M.Sc.'''

'''Zu § 1: Studienziel, Prüfungszweck, akademischer Grad, Durchführung des Studiengangs'''
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'''I. Supplementary Regulations to the PO M.Sc.'''

'''§ 1: Degree Objective, Purpose of Assessment, Academic Degree, implementation of the course'''
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''Zu § 1 Absatz 1:''

(1) Der Masterstudiengang Intelligent Adaptive Systems ist ein konsekutiver, in englischer Sprache unterrichteter, forschungsorientierter Studiengang.

(2) Der Masterstudiengang Intelligent Adaptive Systems verfolgt die allgemeinen Studienziele nach § 1 Absatz 1 PO M.Sc.

(3) Der Masterstudiengang Intelligent Adaptive Systems vertieft die Fähigkeiten der Studierenden

:– zur selbstständigen Anwendung von Informatikkenntnissen und -fertigkeiten, insbesondere im Bereich intelligenter und lernfähiger Systeme,

:– in ihrer Arbeit, wissenschaftliche Methoden der Informatik zu lernen und anzuwenden,

:– zu verantwortlichem Handeln, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Auswirkungen des technologischen Wandels sowie gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen,

:– zur englischsprachigen, fachbezogenen Kommunikation und zum interkulturellem Austausch.

(4) Der Masterstudiengang Intelligent Adaptive Systems vermittelt den Studierenden verstärkt die Fähigkeit zur forschungsorientierten, wissenschaftlichen Arbeit.
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''Amend § 1 Paragraph 1:''

(1) The Master's programme Intelligent Adaptive Systems, is a consecutive, English-taught, interdisciplinary and research-oriented degree programme

(2) The Master's programme Intelligent Adaptive Systems pursues the general objectives of study according to §1 paragraph 1 PO M.Sc..

(3) The Master's programme Intelligent Adaptive Systems deepens the abilities of students

:– to independently apply knowledge and skills in computer science, especially in the field of intelligent, learning systems.

:– to learn and to apply research methods of the field of computer science within their work

:– to act responsibly, especially with regard to the impact of technological change and its influence on society

:– to communicate in English within their subject area and to engage in intercultural exchange

(4) The Master's programme Intelligent Adaptive Systems strengthens the student’s ability to do research-oriented, scientific work
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| ''Zu § 1 Absatz 4:''

Die Durchführung des Studienganges erfolgt durch die Fakultät für Mathematik, Informatik und Naturwissenschaften.
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''Amend § 1 Paragraph 4:''

The programme is conducted by the School of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences.
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| '''Zu § 4: Studien- und Prüfungsaufbau'''
| '''§ 4: Structure of Curriculum and Examination'''
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''Zu § 4 Absätze 2 und 3:''

(1) Detaillierte Beschreibungen aller Module finden sich in der Anlage A dieser Fachspezifischen Bestimmungen und im Modulhandbuch.

(2) Der Masterstudiengang Intelligent Adaptive Systems besteht aus einem Pflichtbereich (60 Leistungspunkte), einem Wahlpflichtbereich (18 Leistungspunkte), einem Freien Wahlbereich (12 Leistungspunkte) und dem Abschlussmodul Masterarbeit (30 Leistungspunkte).

(3) Der Pflichtbereich besteht aus den Modulen Softwarearchitektur (InfM-SA, 6 Leistungspunkte), Bio-inspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz (InfM-BAI, 6 Leistungspunkte), Intelligente Roboter (InfM-IR, 6 Leistungspunkte), Neuronale Netzwerke (InfM-NN, 6 Leistungspunkte), Datenbanken und Informations- systeme (InfM-DIS, 9 Leistungspunkte), Algorithmisches Lernen (InfM-AL, 9 Leistungspunkte), Wissen- schaftliche Methoden (InfM-RM, 6 Leistungspunkte) und einem Projekt mit integriertem Seminar (InfM-Proj, 12 Leistungspunkte) und hat damit einen Umfang von 60 Leistungspunkten.

(4) Der Wahlpflichtbereich umfasst 18 Leistungspunkte. Hier stehen die in der Anlage A dieser Fachspezifischen Bestimmungen und im Modulhandbuch näher beschriebenen Module der Kategorie Wahlpflichtmodul Master zur Verfügung. Der zuständige Prüfungsausschuss kann weitere Wahlpflichtmodule beschließen.

(5) Wahlpflichtmodule, die bereits im für die Zulassung zum Masterstudiengang relevanten Bachelorstudium angerechnet wurden oder bezüglich Niveau, Inhalt und Umfang mit im für die Zulassung zum Masterstudiengang relevanten Bachelorstudium absolvierten Modulen vergleichbar sind, können nicht als Wahlpflichtmodule belegt werden. Stehen im Masterstudiengang zu wenige Wahlpflichtmodule der Kategorie Wahlpflicht Master zur Verfügung, da die Studentin oder der Student diese im für die Zulassung zum Masterstudiengang relevanten Bachelorstudium bereits in hohem Maße belegt hatte, so wird vom zuständigen Prüfungsausschuss ein individuelles Modulprogramm festgelegt.

(6) Der Freie Wahlbereich umfasst 12 Leistungspunkte. Der Prüfungsausschuss kann Empfehlungen für den Freien Wahlbereich aussprechen. Insbesondere die in der Anlage A genannten Wahlmodule ergänzen das Pflicht- und Wahlpflichtangebot des Studienganges sinnvoll.
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''Amend Section 4, Paragraphs 2 and 3:''

(1) Detailed descriptions of all modules can be found in enclosure A of these subject-specific regulations and in the module-handbook.

(2) The Master's programme Intelligent Adaptive Systems consists of core modules (60 Credit Points), focus choice modules (18 Credt Points), extension choice modules (12 Credit Points) and the graduation module Master's Thesis (30 Credit Points).

(3) The core modules are Software Architectures ((InfM-SA, 6 credit points), Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (InfM-BAI, 6 credit points), Intelligent Robotics (InfM-IR, 6 credit points), Neural Networks (InfM-NN, 6 credit points), Databases and Information Systems (InfM-DIS, 9 credit points), Algorithmic Learning (InfM-AL, 9 credit points), Research Methods (InfM-RM, 6 credit points) and a project with integrated seminar ((InfM-Proj, 12 credit points). Thus the core modules have a total of 60 credit points.

(4) The focus choice modules have a total of 18 credit points. Find the belonging modules in enclosure A of these subject-specific regulations and in the module-handbook, categorie "Wahlpflichtmodul Master". The responsible board of examiners can enact further focus choice modules.

(5) Focus choice modules cannot be chosen, if they were already credited in a Bachelor' programme, that is relevant for the admission to the Master's programme. Or if there were modules credited, that are comparable to focus choice modules, according to their niveau, content and extent, in a Bachelor's programme, that is relevant for the admission to the Master's programme.
If there are not enough focus choice modules of the category "Wahlpflicht Master" available, because the student already took them exceedingly in a Bachelor's programme, that is relevant for the admission to the Master's programme, the reponsible board of examiners defines an individual module programme.

(6) The extension choice modules have a total of 12 credit points. The board of examiners can give recommendations for the extension choice modules. Especially the modules, that are listed in enclosure A, category "Wahlmodule", expediently supplement the core- and focus choice modules.
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| ''Zu § 4 Absatz 5:''

Der Masterstudiengang Studiengang Intelligent Adaptive Systems kann unter Beachtung der nachfolgenden Grundsätze für die Studienplanung im Teilzeitstudium absolviert werden:

(1) Teilzeitstudierende müssen ihren veränderten Studierendenstatus unverzüglich der Prüfungsstelle mitteilen (Bescheinigung des CampusCenters). Der veränderte Status wird von der Prüfungsstelle vermerkt.

(2) Bei einem Teilzeitstudium müssen im Regelfall die für das Vollzeitstudium in den Fachspezifischen Bestimmungen vorgesehenen Module und Leistungspunkte (30 Leistungspunkte) eines Fachsemesters in zwei Hochschulsemestern absolviert werden. Die im Vollzeitstudium vorgesehene verbindliche Abfolge der Module ist im Regelfall einzuhalten.

(3) Lehrveranstaltungen, die nur im Jahresturnus angeboten werden, sollen bei der ersten Möglichkeit absolviert werden.

(4) In besonders begründeten Härtefällen bzw. bei atypischen Studienverläufen können Teilzeitstudierende mit den jeweiligen Studienfachberatern und mit Zustimmung des Prüfungsausschusses verbindliche individuelle Studienvereinbarungen treffen.
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''Amend Section 4, Paragraph 5:''

The Master's programme Intelligent and Adaptive Systems can be absolved in part-time in concsideration of the following fundamentals relating to the schedule of studies.

(1) Part-time students must immediately convey their changed status to the Prüfungsstelle (attestation from CampusCenter). The changed status will be registered by the Prüfungsstelle.

(2) During part-time studies, the modules and credit points for one Fachsemester (30 credit points), that are designated for full-time studies in the subject-specific regulations, have to be absolved in 2 Hochschulsemestern in normal cases.
The progression of modules, that is designated for full-time studies, has to be kept in normal cases.

(3) Yearly courses should be absolved at the first possibility.

(4) In well-founded hardship cases or with atypical progressions of studies, part-time students can make compulsory individual module programmes with their Studienfachberater and with authorisation of the board of examiners.
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''Zu § 4 Absatz 6:''

Das Studium muss spätestens in der zweiten Vorlesungswoche aufgenommen werden.
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''Amend Section 4, Paragraph 6''

The studies have to be begun not later than in the second week of lectures.
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| '''Zu § 5: Lehrveranstaltungsarten'''
| '''§5: Types of Courses'''
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''Zu § 5 Satz 3:''

Die Lehrveranstaltungssprache ist Englisch. Abweichungen werden vor der Anmeldung zum Modul bekannt gegeben.
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''Amend Section 5, paragraph 3:''

The course-language is English. Variations will be announced before course-registration.
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''Zu § 5 Satz 4:''

Für alle Lehrveranstaltungen außer Vorlesungen gilt die Anwesenheitspflicht.
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''Amend section 5, paragraph 4:''

Compulsory attendance applies to all courses except lectures.
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| '''Zu § 13: Studienleistungen und Modulprüfungen'''
| '''§13: Programme Achievements and Module Examinations'''
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''Zu § 13 Absatz 4:''

Bei Klausuren beträgt die Prüfungsdauer in der Regel 120 Minuten. Mündliche Prüfungen dauern 20 bis 30 Minuten. Abweichungen werden vor der Anmeldung zum Modul bekannt gegeben.
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''Amend section 13, paragraph 4:''

The duration of written examinations is 120 minutes, in normal cases. Oral examinations take 20 to 30 minutes. Variations will be announced before course-registration.
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''Zu § 13 Absatz 5:''

Die Prüfung findet in englischer Sprache statt. Abweichungen werden vor der Anmeldung zum Modul bekannt gegeben. Im Einvernehmen zwischen Prüfer bzw. Prüferin und Prüfling kann die Prüfung in einer vom Modul abweichenden Sprache abgehalten werden.
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''Amend section 13, paragraph 5:''

Examinations are hold in English. Variations will be announced before course-registration. In accord with each other, the examiner and the examinee can chose a different language.
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| '''Zu § 14: Masterarbeit'''
| '''§14: Master's Thesis'''
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''Zu § 14 Absatz 1:''

Verpflichtender Bestandteil des Abschlussmoduls ist ein Kolloquium bestehend aus einem Vortrag und einer wissenschaftlichen Diskussion zu den Inhalten der Arbeit. Der Vortrag geht zu einem Anteil von 1/10 in die Bewertung des Abschlussmoduls ein. Der Vortrag soll bis spätestens 6 Wochen nach Abgabe der schriftlichen Arbeit gehalten werden.
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''Amend section 14, paragraph 1:''

Within the graduation module a colloquium is compulsive. The colloquium consists of a talk and a scientific discussion about the content of the Thesis. The talk makes 1/10 of the graduation module's grade.The talk should be given not later than 6 weeks after the submission of the written thesis.
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''Zu § 14 Absatz 2 Satz 1:''

Zum Abschlussmodul kann zugelassen werden, wer insgesamt mindestens 72 Leistungspunkte erworben hat. Über Ausnahmefälle entscheidet der Prüfungsausschuss.
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''Amend section 14, paragraph 2, sentence 1:''

The admission to the graduation module requires 72 credit points. The board of examiners decides about exceptional cases.
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''Zu § 14 Absatz 5 Satz 2:''

Der Zeitpunkt der Ausgabe, die beiden Prüfer und das Thema werden aktenkundig gemacht.
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''Amend section 14, paragraph 5, sentence 2:''

The moment of Ausgabe (?), both examiners and the topic will be put on record.
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''Zu § 14 Absatz 6 Satz 2:''

Die Masterarbeit wird in englischer Sprache abgefasst.
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''Amend section 14, paragraph 6, sentence 2:''

The Master's thesis has to be written in English.
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''Zu § 14 Absatz 7 Sätze 1 und 2:''

Der Bearbeitungsumfang der Masterarbeit umfasst 30 Leistungspunkte. Der Bearbeitungszeitraum der Masterarbeit beträgt 6 Monate.
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''Amend section 14, paragraph 7, sentence 1 and sentence 2:''

The Master's thesis has a total of 30 credit points. The time needed for completion is 6 months.
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| '''Zu § 15: Bewertung der Prüfungsleistungen'''
| '''§15: Assessment of Programme Achievements'''
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''Zu § 15 Absatz 3 Satz 4:''

Setzt sich eine Modulprüfung aus mehreren Teilprüfungsleistungen zusammen, so wird die (Gesamt-)Note des Moduls als ein mittels Leistungspunkten gewichtetes Mittel der Noten für die Teilleistungen berechnet. Dies gilt nicht für das Abschlussmodul, für das die Berechnung der Modulnote unter „Zu § 14 Absatz 1“ festgelegt ist.
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''Amend section 15, paragraph 3, sentence 4:''

If a module-examination consists of multiple components, the overall grade of the module is calculated by the weighed (by credit points) mean of the components' grades. This does not apply to the graduation module, find it's
grade calculation in "Amend section 14, paragraph 1".
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''Zu § 15 Absatz 3 Satz 8:''

Die Gesamtnote der Masterprüfung wird als ein mittels Leistungspunkten gewichtetes Mittel der Modulnoten und der Note des Abschlussmoduls berechnet.
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''Amend section 15, paragraph 3, sentence 8:''

The overall grade of the Master-examination is calculated by the weighed (by credit points) mean of the module-grades and the grade of the graduation module.
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''Zu § 15 Absatz 4:''

Die Gesamtnote „Mit Auszeichnung bestanden“ wird vergeben, wenn das Abschlussmodul mit 1,0 bewertet wird, die gemittelte Gesamtnote kleiner oder gleich 1,3 beträgt und keine Modulnote der Pflicht-, Wahlpflichtmodule schlechter als 2,0 ist.
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''Amend section 15, paragraph 4:''

The overall grade "passed with distinction" is awarded, if the graduation module is passed with 1.0, the average mean grade is less than or equal to 1.3 and no module-grade from core- and focus choice modules is worse than 2.0
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| '''II. Modulbeschreibungen'''
| '''II. Module-Descriptions'''
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| Beschreibungen aller Module finden sich in der Anlage A dieser Fachspezifischen Bestimmungen und im Modulhandbuch.
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Descriptions of all modules can be found in enclosure A of these subject-specific regulations and in the module-handbook.
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| '''Zu § 23: In-Kraft-Treten'''
| '''Amend section 23: Legal Validity'''
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Diese Fachspezifischen Bestimmungen treten am Tage nach der Genehmigung durch das Präsidium der Universität in Kraft. Sie gelten erstmals für Studierende, die ihr Studium zum Wintersemester 2012/2013 aufnehmen.

Hamburg, den xxxx

Universität Hamburg
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These subject-specific regulations come into force at the day after the approval by the Präsidium of the university. They apply for the first time for students, who start their studies in winter semester 2012/2013.

Hamburg, den xxxx

Universität Hamburg
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FAQ:Guide for preparing documents

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Apeters: /* Curriculum Vitae, including all necessary certificates */

There are five 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.

=Main application documents=

These documents are required to be sent by all applicants and the application will only be considered if all five parts have been submitted.

==Letter of Motivation==
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.
In this letter you should explain your motivation to study especially this programme. The text should answer the following questions:
* Why are you interested in the field "Intelligent Adaptive Systems" or what parts are most interesting and why?
* Why is this programme especially suited to complement knowledge you already have?
* Why did you choose to study this programme at Universität Hamburg?
* How does this programme fit into your academic and professional future goals

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.

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.

==BSc certificate including transcript of records and diploma supplement==
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)

There are a few cases where you should send additional documents with the BSc certificate and the transcripts or can omit some:

#'''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.
#'''You do not have a BSc degree in computer science:''' The formal requirement is "60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science". 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.
#'''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.
#'''You do not have "standard" 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)
#'''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.
If you are keen but not sure whether your cv / education

==Curriculum Vitae, including all necessary certificates==
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.

==Proof(s) of English language proficiency==
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.
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:
* Native English speaker (Short written statement that English is taught as a native language - evidenced by a copy of your passport, work, school, university)
* 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)

Evidence that on its own does not fulfill the requirement includes:
* English courses within your degree without an internationally accepted certificate
* Short exchanges or visits in English-speaking countries
* Essays or papers written in English language
* Old English proficiency test score (older than 2 years)

Direct rejection
* Sending a language proficiency test with a score below the listed levels
* 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

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.

==The printed and signed application form==
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.

= Additional Documents =

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.

== Documents that should be added ==
* 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
* 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.
* 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.

== Documents that can be added and might have an effect in individual cases ==
* 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.
* Certificates of contests and competitions can be added if relevant. Please carefully decide whether the certificate can add any additional value to your application.

== Documents that should not be added ==
* 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.
* 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.

FAQ:Guide for preparing documents

2019-06-20T08:14:41Z

Apeters: /* Proof(s) of English language proficiency */

There are five 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.

=Main application documents=

These documents are required to be sent by all applicants and the application will only be considered if all five parts have been submitted.

==Letter of Motivation==
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.
In this letter you should explain your motivation to study especially this programme. The text should answer the following questions:
* Why are you interested in the field "Intelligent Adaptive Systems" or what parts are most interesting and why?
* Why is this programme especially suited to complement knowledge you already have?
* Why did you choose to study this programme at Universität Hamburg?
* How does this programme fit into your academic and professional future goals

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.

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.

==BSc certificate including transcript of records and diploma supplement==
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)

There are a few cases where you should send additional documents with the BSc certificate and the transcripts or can omit some:

#'''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.
#'''You do not have a BSc degree in computer science:''' The formal requirement is "60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science". 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.
#'''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.
#'''You do not have "standard" 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)
#'''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.
If you are keen but not sure whether your cv / education

==Curriculum Vitae, including all necessary certificates==
The CV 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.

==Proof(s) of English language proficiency==
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.
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:
* Native English speaker (Short written statement that English is taught as a native language - evidenced by a copy of your passport, work, school, university)
* 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)

Evidence that on its own does not fulfill the requirement includes:
* English courses within your degree without an internationally accepted certificate
* Short exchanges or visits in English-speaking countries
* Essays or papers written in English language
* Old English proficiency test score (older than 2 years)

Direct rejection
* Sending a language proficiency test with a score below the listed levels
* 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

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.

==The printed and signed application form==
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.

= Additional Documents =

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.

== Documents that should be added ==
* 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
* 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.
* 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.

== Documents that can be added and might have an effect in individual cases ==
* 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.
* Certificates of contests and competitions can be added if relevant. Please carefully decide whether the certificate can add any additional value to your application.

== Documents that should not be added ==
* 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.
* 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.

FAQ:Guide for preparing documents

2019-06-20T08:04:43Z

Apeters: /* Proof(s) of English language proficiency */

There are five 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.

=Main application documents=

These documents are required to be sent by all applicants and the application will only be considered if all five parts have been submitted.

==Letter of Motivation==
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.
In this letter you should explain your motivation to study especially this programme. The text should answer the following questions:
* Why are you interested in the field "Intelligent Adaptive Systems" or what parts are most interesting and why?
* Why is this programme especially suited to complement knowledge you already have?
* Why did you choose to study this programme at Universität Hamburg?
* How does this programme fit into your academic and professional future goals

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.

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.

==BSc certificate including transcript of records and diploma supplement==
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)

There are a few cases where you should send additional documents with the BSc certificate and the transcripts or can omit some:

#'''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.
#'''You do not have a BSc degree in computer science:''' The formal requirement is "60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science". 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.
#'''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.
#'''You do not have "standard" 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)
#'''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.
If you are keen but not sure whether your cv / education

==Curriculum Vitae, including all necessary certificates==
The CV 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.

==Proof(s) of English language proficiency==
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 programme.
A language certificate of the listed levels is an automatic fulfilment of this requirement. If you do not have a certificate, you have to provide evidence that shows a 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:
* Native English speaker (Short written statement that English is taught as native language - evidenced by a copy of your passport, work, school, university)
* Living in an English-speaking country for a long period (3 years or longer) (Should be stated in extra document and evidenced by confirmation e.g. letter of your company, university)

Evidence that on its own does not fulfil the requirement includes:
* English courses within your degree without internationally accepted certificate
* Short exchanges or visits in English-speaking countries
* Essays or papers written in English language

The admission board can also accept several documents showing weak evidence and decide that all evidence together shows sufficient proof of proficiency, but again this will be decided on a case by case basis taking into account all presented documents. However, recent application periods have shown that applicants have been directly rejected without English proficiency test due to a very high number of applicants and not clearly evidenced English proficiency. Please note, that the admission board will not sort your mess.

==The printed and signed application form==
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.

= Additional Documents =

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.

== Documents that should be added ==
* 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
* 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.
* 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.

== Documents that can be added and might have an effect in individual cases ==
* 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.
* Certificates of contests and competitions can be added if relevant. Please carefully decide whether the certificate can add any additional value to your application.

== Documents that should not be added ==
* 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.
* 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.

FAQ:Guide for preparing documents

2019-06-20T07:58:33Z

Apeters: /* Proof(s) of English language proficiency */

There are five 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.

=Main application documents=

These documents are required to be sent by all applicants and the application will only be considered if all five parts have been submitted.

==Letter of Motivation==
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.
In this letter you should explain your motivation to study especially this programme. The text should answer the following questions:
* Why are you interested in the field "Intelligent Adaptive Systems" or what parts are most interesting and why?
* Why is this programme especially suited to complement knowledge you already have?
* Why did you choose to study this programme at Universität Hamburg?
* How does this programme fit into your academic and professional future goals

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.

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.

==BSc certificate including transcript of records and diploma supplement==
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)

There are a few cases where you should send additional documents with the BSc certificate and the transcripts or can omit some:

#'''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.
#'''You do not have a BSc degree in computer science:''' The formal requirement is "60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science". 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.
#'''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.
#'''You do not have "standard" 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)
#'''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.
If you are keen but not sure whether your cv / education

==Curriculum Vitae, including all necessary certificates==
The CV 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.

==Proof(s) of English language proficiency==
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 programme.
A language certificate of the listed levels is an automatic fulfilment of this requirement. If you do not have a certificate, you have to provide evidence that shows a 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:
* Native English speaker (Short written statement that English is taught as native language - evidenced by a copy of your passport, work, school, university)
* Living in an English-speaking country for a long period (3 years or longer) (Should be stated in extra document and evidenced by confirmation e.g. letter of your company, university)

Evidence that on its own does not fulfil the requirement includes:
* English courses within your degree without internationally accepted certificate
* Short exchanges or visits in English-speaking countries
* Essays or papers written in English language

The admission board can also accept several documents showing weak evidence and decide that all evidence together shows sufficient proof of proficiency, but again this will be decided on a case by case basis taking into account all presented documents.

==The printed and signed application form==
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.

= Additional Documents =

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.

== Documents that should be added ==
* 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
* 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.
* 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.

== Documents that can be added and might have an effect in individual cases ==
* 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.
* Certificates of contests and competitions can be added if relevant. Please carefully decide whether the certificate can add any additional value to your application.

== Documents that should not be added ==
* 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.
* 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.

FAQ:Main

2019-06-19T10:38:21Z

Apeters: /* Guides */

[[Category:FAQ|Main]]

Here we collect the most frequently asked questions. The list will be updated on an irregular basis. If you find any mistake, please let us know (ias-info@informatik.uni-hamburg.de).

==Categories==

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]

==Guides==
In addition to the FAQ you soon can find step-by-step guides which might help you with applying and getting started in Hamburg.

* [[FAQ:Guide for preparing documents| Preparing your application documents: A quick guide]]

==Translations==
Since many documents you receive are unfortunately still German, here you can find some documents translated by us. 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 the academic office or your academic adviser since we do not guarantee that the translations are 100% correct.

* [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|Letter of Rejection]]
* [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|Letter of Rejection / Waiting List]]

FAQ:Main

2019-06-19T10:37:56Z

Apeters: /* Categories */

[[Category:FAQ|Main]]

Here we collect the most frequently asked questions. The list will be updated on an irregular basis. If you find any mistake, please let us know (ias-info@informatik.uni-hamburg.de).

==Categories==

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]

==Guides==
In addition to the FAQ you soon can find step-by-step guides which might help you with applying and getting started in Hamburg.

* FAQ:Guide for preparing documents| Preparing your application documents: A quick guide

==Translations==
Since many documents you receive are unfortunately still German, here you can find some documents translated by us. 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 the academic office or your academic adviser since we do not guarantee that the translations are 100% correct.

* [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|Letter of Rejection]]
* [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|Letter of Rejection / Waiting List]]

Main Page

2019-06-19T10:34:00Z

Apeters:

'''Information for the M.Sc. IAS'''

The new international information WIKI of the Department of Informatics will grow here.
The aim is to centralise currently dispersed information for international students at the departments and beyond.

For now, please find most information within the [[FAQ:Main | FAQ]].

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]

Here you can find some information on the IAS Programme at the University of Hamburg:
* [[IAS_Modules|Information on Modules]]
* [[IAS Subject Specific Regulations]]

The wiki is currently under construction - information will change. Please check shortly before the application period starts in February.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:53:26Z

Apeters: /* Project = 12 CP and Master Project (Thesis) = 30 CP */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
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== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules = 48 CP -(6 CP from 2018 on)==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) (=not compulsory for students starting from 2018) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP (+6CP students from 2018)==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project = 12 CP and Master Module (Thesis + Seminar) = 30 CP ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:47:34Z

Apeters: /* Focus Choice = 18 CP */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
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== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules = 48 CP -(6 CP from 2018 on)==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) (=not compulsory for students starting from 2018) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP (+6CP students from 2018)==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project = 12 CP and Master Project (Thesis) = 30 CP ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:46:13Z

Apeters: /* Core Modules = 48 CP */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules = 48 CP -(6 CP from 2018 on)==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) (=not compulsory for students starting from 2018) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project = 12 CP and Master Project (Thesis) = 30 CP ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:45:06Z

Apeters: /* Databases and Information Systems (DIS) (=not compulsory for students starting in 2018) */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules = 48 CP==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) (=not compulsory for students starting from 2018) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project = 12 CP and Master Project (Thesis) = 30 CP ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:44:52Z

Apeters: /* Databases and Information Systems (DIS) (=not compulsory for students starting after 2018) */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules = 48 CP==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) (=not compulsory for students starting in 2018) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project = 12 CP and Master Project (Thesis) = 30 CP ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:44:24Z

Apeters: /* Databases and Information Systems (DIS) */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules = 48 CP==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) (=not compulsory for students starting after 2018) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project = 12 CP and Master Project (Thesis) = 30 CP ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:43:13Z

Apeters: /* Core Modules 48 CP */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules = 48 CP==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project = 12 CP and Master Project (Thesis) = 30 CP ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:42:52Z

Apeters: /* Project and Thesis */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules 48 CP==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project = 12 CP and Master Project (Thesis) = 30 CP ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:40:42Z

Apeters: /* Extension Choice */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules 48 CP==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice = 12CP ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project and Thesis ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:40:20Z

Apeters: /* Focus Choice */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules 48 CP==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice = 18 CP==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project and Thesis ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

IAS Modules

2019-06-19T07:39:41Z

Apeters: /* Core Modules */

[[Category:IAS|Modules]]
As one of the few computer science programs in Germany that are taught completely in English, the Master course „Intelligent Adaptive Systems“ prepares students for international research and professional work.

Following a balanced approach, it is placed in between programs with a purely technical, low-level hardware focus and programs that offer a general computer science curriculum. Its curriculum is focused on the area of smart technology and intelligent adaptive systems and provides in-depth training in this area. The selected modules provide a comprehensive overview including technical aspects and state-of-the art algorithms and methods. Students are introduced to current research in the corresponding fields and have the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge by participating in international research projects.

The Master in Intelligent Adaptive Systems is a 2-year research oriented programme that is taught in English. Students, both national and international, can profit from an international environment and improve their grasp of the English language and knowledge on cultural differences. The inter-student exchange is fostered in seminars and work groups and extended in extra-curricular discussions and activities.Through the proximity to current research projects, students have the possibility of a smooth transition into collaborative research environments and continuing education and study.
__TOC__

== IAS Curriculum ==
The Master’s programme is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (48 CP)
* Focus Choice (18 CP)
* Extending Choice (12 CP)
* Project and Thesis (42 CP)

<center>
http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/pictures/IAS_Tetris_new.png
</center>

== Core Modules 48 CP==
Core lectures are compulsory for all students. This set of lectures conveys an in-depth understanding of different types of intelligent adaptive systems and introduces students to the most current research in the different areas. All core modules consist of a combination of lecture and seminar/tutorial to foster student participation and constant application of learned concepts. In the following sections, you can find direct links to the internal websites of the modules with information on content and organisation.

==== Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854512517,-N353655854571518,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000417,-N0,-N353655854599519,-N353655854574520,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_V.shtml Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/WiSe14_BioInspiredAI_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://tams.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2014ws/seminar/ir/ Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_V.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wtm/teaching/SoSe15_KnowledgeProcessing_S.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (Wissensverarbeitung mit Neuronalen Netzwerken)]

==== Databases and Information Systems (DIS) ====
* [http://nats-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/DIS13/WebHome Lecture: Databases and Information Systems (Datenbanken und Informationssysteme)]

==== Algorithmic Learning (AL) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2013-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Lecture: Algorithmic Learning (Algorithmisches Lernen)]
* From SS 2014 onwards: [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/ML/contents/people/luxburg/teaching/2014-ss-vorlesung-ml/index.shtml Machine Learning (Maschinelles Lernen)]

==== Research Methods (RM) ====
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_V.shtml Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/teaching/WiSe13_ResearchMethods_P.shtml Practical: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

== Focus Choice ==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field which complements the core modules. Focus modules will be chosen in consultation with an assigned advisor and can be selected from a list that was put together to align well with the overall focus of the master. This list will contain single modules which supplement core lectures as well as suggested sets of lectures that together form a coherent focus area. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to reflect current research and to include newly emerged and complementary teaching areas.
The following list shows the modules currently available for focus option slots in the winter or summer semester.

===Winter Semester===
==== Knowledge Processing (WV1) ====
* [https://www2.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/wsv/teaching/vorlesungen/WissRepVL_WiSe14.shtml Lecture: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WSV/teaching/seminare/WR_WiSe12.shtml Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Representation (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== Image Processing (BV1) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2012ws/vorlesung/ir/ Lecture: Image Processing I (Bildverarbeitung I)]

==== Evaluation of Computer Networks (LTR) ====
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198224024,-N346256198243025,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]
* '''Limited information available in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000373,-N0,-N346256198370034,-N346256198323035,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Evaluation of Computer Networks (Leistungs-/Zuverlässigkeitsbewertung und Traffic-Engineering für Rechnernetze)]

=== Summer Semester ===
==== Language Processing (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000376,-N0,-N348433150534401,-N348433150511402,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168633736,-N355756168633737,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== Image Processing (BV2) ====
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing by Remote Sensing (Bildverarbeitung II - Vorlesung Bildverarbeitung in der Fernerkundung)]
* '''No information available yet in English''' [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000419,-N0,-N355756168861748,-N355756168882749,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Image Processing - Intermediate Methods and Applications of Image Processing (Bildverarbeitung II - Fortgeschrittene Methoden und Anwendungen der Bildverarbeitung)]

==== Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/lectures/2013ss/vorlesung/itr/ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* Practical: Robot Practical Course. Material will only be announced in the lectures.

==== Mobile Networks and Communication (MNE) ====
* Lecture: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''
* Tutorial: Mobile Networks and Communication (Mobilnetze, dienstintegrierte Netze und Echtzeitkommunikation) '''Currently no information available in English'''

== Extension Choice ==
12 credit points can be selected from a range of lectures taught at the Department of Informatics ([https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/studies/orga/semester-info/semester-news.html#2458452 List of all Infomartic courses taught on English]) or other departments. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this programme, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with an advisor, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims.

== Project and Thesis ==
After lectures and seminars, where the focus is usually on individual work, the student has to participate in a group project, before undertaking a research project that finally leads to the Master’s thesis. In the group project, the focus is on teamwork and a scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation of their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Two to three students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

A seminar, where all groups meet, gives students the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference. In the last term, students work full time on an independent research project which ends with submission of the final Master’s thesis.

Main Page

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'''Information for the M.Sc. IAS'''

The new international information WIKI of the Department of Informatics will grow here.
The aim is to centralise currently dispersed information for international students at the departments and beyond.

For now, please find most information within the [[FAQ:Main | FAQ]].

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]

Here you can find some information on the IAS Programme at the University of Hamburg:
* [[IAS_Modules|Information on Modules]]
* [[IAS Subject Specific Regulations]]

The wiki is currently under construction - information might change

MSc Intelligent Adaptive Systems

2019-06-18T09:53:46Z

Apeters:

[[Category:IAS]]

Intelligent systems and robots are expected to become an integral part of our daily lives. In order to be accepted by, and interact efficiently and naturally with humans, they have to adapt to changing environments as well as the users they interact with. Intelligent systems are not only expected to automatically acquire and manage knowledge through a variety of sensors but also to learn and optimise their behaviour over time. This International Master’s programme aims to provide students with the ability to create these intelligent adaptive systems and to prepare them for a future market, where intelligent behaviour is considered the standard for computer systems.

Here you can find some information on the IAS Programme at the University of Hamburg:
* [[IAS_Modules|Information on Modules]]
* [[IAS Subject Specific Regulations]]

MSc Intelligent Adaptive Systems

2019-06-18T09:53:32Z

Apeters:

// [[File:IAS_banner.png|center|800px|IAS Banner]]

[[Category:IAS]]

Intelligent systems and robots are expected to become an integral part of our daily lives. In order to be accepted by, and interact efficiently and naturally with humans, they have to adapt to changing environments as well as the users they interact with. Intelligent systems are not only expected to automatically acquire and manage knowledge through a variety of sensors but also to learn and optimise their behaviour over time. This International Master’s programme aims to provide students with the ability to create these intelligent adaptive systems and to prepare them for a future market, where intelligent behaviour is considered the standard for computer systems.

Here you can find some information on the IAS Programme at the University of Hamburg:
* [[IAS_Modules|Information on Modules]]
* [[IAS Subject Specific Regulations]]

MSc Intelligent Adaptive Systems

2019-06-18T09:52:42Z

Apeters:

*[[File:IAS_banner.png|center|800px|IAS Banner]]

[[Category:IAS]]

Intelligent systems and robots are expected to become an integral part of our daily lives. In order to be accepted by, and interact efficiently and naturally with humans, they have to adapt to changing environments as well as the users they interact with. Intelligent systems are not only expected to automatically acquire and manage knowledge through a variety of sensors but also to learn and optimise their behaviour over time. This International Master’s programme aims to provide students with the ability to create these intelligent adaptive systems and to prepare them for a future market, where intelligent behaviour is considered the standard for computer systems.

Here you can find some information on the IAS Programme at the University of Hamburg:
* [[IAS_Modules|Information on Modules]]
* [[IAS Subject Specific Regulations]]

Main Page

2019-06-18T09:52:11Z

Apeters:

Main Page

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Apeters:

'''New International WIKI'''

The new international information WIKI of the Department of Informatics will grow here.
The aim is to centralise currently dispersed information for international students at the departments and beyond.

For now, please find most information within the [[FAQ:Main | FAQ]].

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]

The wiki is currently under construction - information might change

Main Page

2019-06-18T09:49:34Z

Apeters:

'''New International WIKI'''

The new international information WIKI of the Department of Informatics will grow here.
The aim is to centralise currently dispersed information for international students at the departments and beyond.

For now, please find most information within the [[FAQ:Main | FAQ]].

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]
* [[FAQ:MoneyAndWork|Money and Work]]

The wiki is currently under construction - information might change

FAQ:Application

2019-06-04T13:51:13Z

Apeters: /* I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
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.

*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.

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-06-04T13:50:29Z

Apeters: /* I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
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.

*borderline cases means = students with exactly 60 ECTS (not less) in CS related study program or a study program in which you were able to take CS courses and their exams.

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-06-04T13:43:10Z

Apeters: /* Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
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. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 60 ECTS not less in CS of a CS similar study program

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-06-04T13:41:58Z

Apeters: /* I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
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. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 60 ECTS not less in CS of a CS similar study program

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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 or through evening programmes.

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-06-04T13:40:40Z

Apeters: /* I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
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. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 60 ECTS in CS of a CS similar study program

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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 or through evening programmes.

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-06-04T13:29:12Z

Apeters: /* I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
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. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 55-59 ECTS in CS of a CS similar study program

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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 or through evening programmes.

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-06-04T13:25:28Z

Apeters: /* I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at 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, 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. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 55-59 ECTS in CS of a CS similar study program

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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 or through evening programmes.

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-06-04T13:24:38Z

Apeters: /* I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at 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, 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. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 55-59 ECTS

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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 or through evening programmes.

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

Main Page

2019-05-23T08:59:23Z

Apeters:

FAQ:Main

2019-05-22T10:20:12Z

Apeters: /* Guides */

[[Category:FAQ|Main]]

Here we collect the most frequently asked questions. The list will be updated on an irregular basis. If you find any mistake, please let us know (ias-info@informatik.uni-hamburg.de).

==Categories==

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]
* [[FAQ:MoneyAndWork|Money and Work]]

==Guides==
In addition to the FAQ you soon can find step-by-step guides which might help you with applying and getting started in Hamburg.

* FAQ:Guide for preparing documents| Preparing your application documents: A quick guide

==Translations==
Since many documents you receive are unfortunately still German, here you can find some documents translated by us. 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 the academic office or your academic adviser since we do not guarantee that the translations are 100% correct.

* [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|Letter of Rejection]]
* [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|Letter of Rejection / Waiting List]]

FAQ:Main

2019-05-22T10:19:01Z

Apeters: /* Guides */

[[Category:FAQ|Main]]

Here we collect the most frequently asked questions. The list will be updated on an irregular basis. If you find any mistake, please let us know (ias-info@informatik.uni-hamburg.de).

==Categories==

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]
* [[FAQ:MoneyAndWork|Money and Work]]

==Guides==
In addition to the FAQ you soon can find step-by-step guides which might help you with applying and getting started in Hamburg.

#* [[FAQ:Guide for preparing documents|'''(NEW)''' Preparing your application documents: A quick guide]]

==Translations==
Since many documents you receive are unfortunately still German, here you can find some documents translated by us. 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 the academic office or your academic adviser since we do not guarantee that the translations are 100% correct.

* [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|Letter of Rejection]]
* [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|Letter of Rejection / Waiting List]]

FAQ:Main

2019-05-22T10:18:06Z

Apeters: /* Guides */

[[Category:FAQ|Main]]

Here we collect the most frequently asked questions. The list will be updated on an irregular basis. If you find any mistake, please let us know (ias-info@informatik.uni-hamburg.de).

==Categories==

* [[FAQ:Programme|About the programme (Fees, scholarships, schedule, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Application|The application process (Preparation, requirements, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:Admission|The admission process (Process, Acceptance/Rejection, ...)]]
* [[FAQ:GettingStarted|Getting started in Hamburg]]
* [[FAQ:MoneyAndWork|Money and Work]]

==Guides==
In addition to the FAQ you soon can find step-by-step guides which might help you with applying and getting started in Hamburg.

[[FAQ:Guide for preparing documents|'''(NEW)''' Preparing your application documents: A quick guide]]

==Translations==
Since many documents you receive are unfortunately still German, here you can find some documents translated by us. 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 the academic office or your academic adviser since we do not guarantee that the translations are 100% correct.

* [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|Letter of Rejection]]
* [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|Letter of Rejection / Waiting List]]

FAQ:Admission

2019-05-22T08:40:42Z

Apeters: /* My application was rejected due to missing credits from computer science but I surely have enough? */

[[Category:FAQ|Admission]]

=Questions about the admission process=

<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px dashed #2f6fab; padding-left: 5px;">
Since there are many questions about the '''matriculation form''', there is a [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | own page]] answering those.
</div>

To avoid confusion we like to point out that there are two distinct contact points of the University of Hamburg you have to deal with for application and admission:
* '''The IAS Team''': The IAS Team is part of the Department of Informatics and is responsible for the curriculum, question about the IAS programme, and counselling regarding study plans or exams amongst others. The department runs the IAS programme and also contains the admission board (a group of two professors and one post-doctoral member of staff) who select candidates and provide a ranking of all eligible applicants to the Team for Admission and Application ("Team Zulassung und Bewerbung") at the Campus Center. All questions regarding the content of the programme should be asked to the IAS team. Once the ranking is done, the admission process is happening at the central administration until you are fully enrolled. This also means that we at the department have no access to the admission process in detail and only receive the final list of enrolled students shortly before the start of the semester!
* '''Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)) /''': This team is located at the '''Campus Center''' and part of the central administration. They are running the online application system, are centrally responsible for all admissions at the University, are processing admissions and all legal issues, provides central student documents (student ID card, confirmation documents) and have full control over all formal issues leading to your enrolment. Once you are fully enrolled, responsibility is partly handed back to the academic office at the department who is the contact for all study issues (e.g. module and exam registrations, credit points, etc.). They are only aware of you and can help you once you start your studies.
* '''The Academic Office at the department ("Studienbüro")''': This team will deal with all administrative tasks at the department (module registration, exams, etc) while you are here. They are not involved before you actually start studying!

The questions here are categorised by the type of response you have received. Please first select the appropriate section.

==I have received a letter of acceptance ("Zulassungsbescheid")==

===Am I required to send all documents as certified copies again?===
Yes, you have to sent originals or certified/attested copies for admission (to the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ))).
If you have any questions regarding certified/attested copies which you have already sent in your application please ask (ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de) stating your BW Number and your full name.
If you have any questions regarding admission please ask the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)).

===I do not have German health insurance! What do I have to do?===
You can only get German health insurance once you have a valid address in Germany. The Team for Application and Admission is aware of this chicken and egg problem and you can provide the confirmation once you are in Germany and have accommodation.
Please check the official information here

https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/bachelor-staatsexamen/zulassung-einschreibung/krankenversicherung

and

https://www.hamburg.com/welcome/career-profession/study/11872998/health-insurance/

Travel health insurance does not provide sufficient coverage for the duration of studies in Germany. Therefore, please do not take out travel health insurance for your stay.

=== Where do I have to send the admission documents? ===
The address is given on the top-right hand side of the first page of the letter of acceptance.

==I have received a rejection notification and have been put on the waiting list ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You have fulfilled the application requirements and your application was ranked by the admission board. Unfortunately your rank was outside the range of available spaces and you have been put on the waiting list for this year. The Team for Application and Admission will send out offers until the available spaces have been filled. If people first accept the offer and later retract their admission, it can happen that you even receive an offer letter shortly before the start of the semester (in which case we usually can find special arrangements to allow for enough time). Since we have many people each year that do not accept our offers, the first wave of letters already includes a considerable amount of overbooking to shorten the time until all spaces could be filled.

===How does the waiting list work?===
At the beginning of the admission process a number of applicants receive a letter of acceptance. This number is calculated by the number of available spaces (so far 20 each year) plus a percentage for overbooking. Many students who receive an offer reject this offer because they have already taken another offer or are not able to take the offered space for various reasons. If less students reply than there are available spaces, offer letters are sent out to the next applicants of the waiting list until all spaces are filled. This means that if you are high up on the waiting list, you may receive a letter of acceptance a few weeks after the official publication date of the results. Please check your online account on a regular basis for new letter in "Documents"!

===Is the waiting list carried over to next year?===
No, the waiting list is not carried over to the next application period. Once the admission process has finished (i.e. all spaces are successfully filled), the waiting list is reset. If you would like to reapply please ask the admission board for advice and please check the requirements close to the application period (February-March).

==I have received a rejection notification on formal grounds ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You receive this letter if the admission board has decided that you don't fulfil one or more of the requirements. This usually is due to missing credits from the field of computer science, insufficient language proficiency, or incomplete applications due to missing documents. You application has therefore not been ranked and had to be rejected on formal grounds.

===My application was rejected due to missing credits from computer science but I surely have enough?===
The admission board carefully checks all submitted evidence for credits in computer science. This also includes external courses or relevant experience from professional work and projects. Please be aware that only credits from the core of computer sciences (CS) are counted (e.g. programming, algorithms, concepts from computer science). Modules that are usually also taught in CS degrees like mathematics or soft skills (presentation skills, scientific methods, etc) are not counted. Therefore a standard CS degree also does not reach 100% computer science content but somewhere between 50% and 70% (which for example for a 3-year program usually means around 90 to 120 ECTS credits). Please also note that most "electrical engineering" and "mechatronics" bachelors have not enough credit points. Most (electrical, communication, telecommunication) engineering courses are not counted. This is also true for economics.

If there are many more applications than available spaces, the admission board will be very strict for this requirement. The relatedness of your degree to the standard BSc Informatik here in Hamburg is part of the selection criteria, so a degree very close to the boundary of 60 ECTS would also receive a less favourable ranking and therefore just delay the time until you have to accept that we could not offer you space. The admission board hopes this is understandable since we do not want to spread false hope. Even with this strict evaluation, we usually have a chance of 1/5th or 1/6th of being offered a space if you fulfil the requirements.

===My application was rejected due to language proficiency?===
People who have handed in a certificate which is below the required mark will be rejected. People who tried to fulfill the requirement through alternative means will often be rejected on these grounds if the admission board does not see enough evidence for language proficiency on the required level. The admission board tries to judge the ability to perform well at our University. Although you might think that you can speak and understand English well, the ability to write and read on a scientific level is very important and many students struggle because of language issues. Once you start your studies, there will be little time to learn those skills next to the effort for lectures and tutorials and life in a foreign country in general. If you do not have the required language skills at the time of application, the admission board can not grant grace periods to redo certificates or improve those skills since a second failure would just mean that you slow down the waiting list process and temporarily take space away from another student. From experience of the last years, we know that in most cases exceptions either lead to a delay until another student had to be enrolled or enrolled student who struggles to achieve pass marks due to language problems.

===My application was rejected due to missing documents===
Sorry, missing documents are missing documents. There is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you :( .

===What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong?===
The admission board carefully reviews each application. Applications close to the required mark in the language certificate or close to 60 ECTS have been triple checked by the admission board by the time you received the rejection.
This is also true for rejections on the ground of missing documents - there is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you.
You can ask the IAS Team/Admission Board for explanation and/or look in your case again and/or for statistics - please do so friendly - stating your full name, the application number, and your question: ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de (Please be patient, it is not the IAS Teams main task answering emails of rejected students, but you will get an answer eventually). Please do not get your hopes up - usually, the decision has been made. You may reapply next year (Please ask the admission board whether they would advise that.)

Short statistics:
Usually, there are more than 400 applications and only 20 open spaces to be filled therefore the requirements for applying are strict with no exception.

FAQ:Application

2019-05-22T08:19:41Z

Apeters: /* If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at 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, 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 in BSc level. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 55-59 ECTS

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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 or through evening programmes.

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" + "Admission Board" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

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.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-05-22T08:17:34Z

Apeters: /* I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at 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, 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 in BSc level. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 55-59 ECTS

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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 or through evening programmes.

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

However, if you are experiencing any problems sending attested/original documents in time please contact both teams together in one email.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Application

2019-05-22T08:14:03Z

Apeters: /* I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof? */

[[Category:FAQ|Application]]

=Questions about the application and the application process=

Since there are many questions about the '''online application form''', there is a [[FAQ:OnlineForm | own page]] answering those.

==Requirement: 60 ECTS credits or comparable from computer science==

===I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, can I still apply?===
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.
All courses you list and explain have to be found in your transcript of records.

===What modules will be counted towards the 60 credit points?===
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 "Object-oriented programming" 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.

===The ECTS credit system is not used in my country, how can I calculate the correct amount?===
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).

===I do not have enough credits on the BSc transcript, what else might be counted?===
The admission board will be looking for finished university courses obtained in one bachelor or master. These courses should be in total compared to 60 ECTS credits obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Informatik at 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, 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 in BSc level. In any case, provide as much evidence about the content and the nature of the courses 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. *borderline cases means = students with 55-59 ECTS

===Can I complete courses after application to make good for missing credit points in computer science?===
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 or through evening programmes.

==Requirement: English language proficiency==

===I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?===
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.

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.

===I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?===
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.

===My previous degree was taught fully in English, does that count as sufficient proof?===
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.

=== I have a TOEFL certificate but can't find the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ===
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. This way you can be sure that the admission board has the information by the time a selection decision has to be made.

==Required application documents==

===Can I send my application documents by e-mail?===
No, everything has to be send in paper copy by postal mail.
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!'''

===What is a diploma supplement?===
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.):
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.

===Do I need German translations of all documents?===
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.

===Do all the documents have to be sent as certified/attested copies?===
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 ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (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.

===If I send certified/attested copies for application, do I have to send them again for enrolment?===
Officially yes. You have to understand that the "IAS Team" (where you sent your application) and the "Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ), team where you sent your matricualtion)" are two different institutions spread across Hamburg.

However, if you are experiencing any problems sending attested/original documents in time please contact both teams together in one email.

=== Do I have to send course or module descriptions? ===
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.

==Additional application documents==

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.

===Do I have to take a GRE test and provide the score?===
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

===The requirements do not list recommendation letters. Do I have to send them anyway?===
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.

FAQ:Admission

2019-05-22T08:07:40Z

Apeters: /* Is the waiting list carried over to next year? */

[[Category:FAQ|Admission]]

=Questions about the admission process=

<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px dashed #2f6fab; padding-left: 5px;">
Since there are many questions about the '''matriculation form''', there is a [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | own page]] answering those.
</div>

To avoid confusion we like to point out that there are two distinct contact points of the University of Hamburg you have to deal with for application and admission:
* '''The IAS Team''': The IAS Team is part of the Department of Informatics and is responsible for the curriculum, question about the IAS programme, and counselling regarding study plans or exams amongst others. The department runs the IAS programme and also contains the admission board (a group of two professors and one post-doctoral member of staff) who select candidates and provide a ranking of all eligible applicants to the Team for Admission and Application ("Team Zulassung und Bewerbung") at the Campus Center. All questions regarding the content of the programme should be asked to the IAS team. Once the ranking is done, the admission process is happening at the central administration until you are fully enrolled. This also means that we at the department have no access to the admission process in detail and only receive the final list of enrolled students shortly before the start of the semester!
* '''Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)) /''': This team is located at the '''Campus Center''' and part of the central administration. They are running the online application system, are centrally responsible for all admissions at the University, are processing admissions and all legal issues, provides central student documents (student ID card, confirmation documents) and have full control over all formal issues leading to your enrolment. Once you are fully enrolled, responsibility is partly handed back to the academic office at the department who is the contact for all study issues (e.g. module and exam registrations, credit points, etc.). They are only aware of you and can help you once you start your studies.
* '''The Academic Office at the department ("Studienbüro")''': This team will deal with all administrative tasks at the department (module registration, exams, etc) while you are here. They are not involved before you actually start studying!

The questions here are categorised by the type of response you have received. Please first select the appropriate section.

==I have received a letter of acceptance ("Zulassungsbescheid")==

===Am I required to send all documents as certified copies again?===
Yes, you have to sent originals or certified/attested copies for admission (to the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ))).
If you have any questions regarding certified/attested copies which you have already sent in your application please ask (ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de) stating your BW Number and your full name.
If you have any questions regarding admission please ask the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)).

===I do not have German health insurance! What do I have to do?===
You can only get German health insurance once you have a valid address in Germany. The Team for Application and Admission is aware of this chicken and egg problem and you can provide the confirmation once you are in Germany and have accommodation.
Please check the official information here

https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/bachelor-staatsexamen/zulassung-einschreibung/krankenversicherung

and

https://www.hamburg.com/welcome/career-profession/study/11872998/health-insurance/

Travel health insurance does not provide sufficient coverage for the duration of studies in Germany. Therefore, please do not take out travel health insurance for your stay.

=== Where do I have to send the admission documents? ===
The address is given on the top-right hand side of the first page of the letter of acceptance.

==I have received a rejection notification and have been put on the waiting list ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You have fulfilled the application requirements and your application was ranked by the admission board. Unfortunately your rank was outside the range of available spaces and you have been put on the waiting list for this year. The Team for Application and Admission will send out offers until the available spaces have been filled. If people first accept the offer and later retract their admission, it can happen that you even receive an offer letter shortly before the start of the semester (in which case we usually can find special arrangements to allow for enough time). Since we have many people each year that do not accept our offers, the first wave of letters already includes a considerable amount of overbooking to shorten the time until all spaces could be filled.

===How does the waiting list work?===
At the beginning of the admission process a number of applicants receive a letter of acceptance. This number is calculated by the number of available spaces (so far 20 each year) plus a percentage for overbooking. Many students who receive an offer reject this offer because they have already taken another offer or are not able to take the offered space for various reasons. If less students reply than there are available spaces, offer letters are sent out to the next applicants of the waiting list until all spaces are filled. This means that if you are high up on the waiting list, you may receive a letter of acceptance a few weeks after the official publication date of the results. Please check your online account on a regular basis for new letter in "Documents"!

===Is the waiting list carried over to next year?===
No, the waiting list is not carried over to the next application period. Once the admission process has finished (i.e. all spaces are successfully filled), the waiting list is reset. If you would like to reapply please ask the admission board for advice and please check the requirements close to the application period (February-March).

==I have received a rejection notification on formal grounds ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You receive this letter if the admission board has decided that you don't fulfil one or more of the requirements. This usually is due to missing credits from the field of computer science, insufficient language proficiency, or incomplete applications due to missing documents. You application has therefore not been ranked and had to be rejected on formal grounds.

===My application was rejected due to missing credits from computer science but I surely have enough?===
The admission board carefully checks all submitted evidence for credits in computer science. This also includes external courses or relevant experience from professional work and projects. Please be aware that only credits from the core of computer sciences (CS) are counted (e.g. programming, algorithms, concepts from computer science). Modules that are usually also taught in CS degrees like mathematics or soft skills (presentation skills, scientific methods, etc) are not counted. Therefore a standard CS degree also does not reach 100% computer science content but somewhere between 50% and 70% (which for example for a 3-year programme usually means around 90 to 120 ECTS credits).

If there are many more applications than available spaces, the admission board will be very strict for this requirement. The relatedness of your degree to the standard BSc Informatik here in Hamburg is part of the selection criteria, so a degree very close to the boundary of 60 ECTS would also receive a less favourable ranking and therefore just delay the time until you have to accept that we could not offer you a space. We hope this is understandable since we do not want to spread false hope. Even with this strict evaluation, we usually have a chance of 1/5th or 1/6th of being offered a space if you fulfil the requirements.

===My application was rejected due to language proficiency?===
People who have handed in a certificate which is below the required mark will be rejected. People who tried to fulfill the requirement through alternative means will often be rejected on these grounds if the admission board does not see enough evidence for language proficiency on the required level. The admission board tries to judge the ability to perform well at our University. Although you might think that you can speak and understand English well, the ability to write and read on a scientific level is very important and many students struggle because of language issues. Once you start your studies, there will be little time to learn those skills next to the effort for lectures and tutorials and life in a foreign country in general. If you do not have the required language skills at the time of application, the admission board can not grant grace periods to redo certificates or improve those skills since a second failure would just mean that you slow down the waiting list process and temporarily take space away from another student. From experience of the last years, we know that in most cases exceptions either lead to a delay until another student had to be enrolled or enrolled student who struggles to achieve pass marks due to language problems.

===My application was rejected due to missing documents===
Sorry, missing documents are missing documents. There is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you :( .

===What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong?===
The admission board carefully reviews each application. Applications close to the required mark in the language certificate or close to 60 ECTS have been triple checked by the admission board by the time you received the rejection.
This is also true for rejections on the ground of missing documents - there is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you.
You can ask the IAS Team/Admission Board for explanation and/or look in your case again and/or for statistics - please do so friendly - stating your full name, the application number, and your question: ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de (Please be patient, it is not the IAS Teams main task answering emails of rejected students, but you will get an answer eventually). Please do not get your hopes up - usually, the decision has been made. You may reapply next year (Please ask the admission board whether they would advise that.)

Short statistics:
Usually, there are more than 400 applications and only 20 open spaces to be filled therefore the requirements for applying are strict with no exception.

FAQ:Admission

2019-05-22T08:07:10Z

Apeters: /* Is the waiting list carried over to next year? */

[[Category:FAQ|Admission]]

=Questions about the admission process=

<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px dashed #2f6fab; padding-left: 5px;">
Since there are many questions about the '''matriculation form''', there is a [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | own page]] answering those.
</div>

To avoid confusion we like to point out that there are two distinct contact points of the University of Hamburg you have to deal with for application and admission:
* '''The IAS Team''': The IAS Team is part of the Department of Informatics and is responsible for the curriculum, question about the IAS programme, and counselling regarding study plans or exams amongst others. The department runs the IAS programme and also contains the admission board (a group of two professors and one post-doctoral member of staff) who select candidates and provide a ranking of all eligible applicants to the Team for Admission and Application ("Team Zulassung und Bewerbung") at the Campus Center. All questions regarding the content of the programme should be asked to the IAS team. Once the ranking is done, the admission process is happening at the central administration until you are fully enrolled. This also means that we at the department have no access to the admission process in detail and only receive the final list of enrolled students shortly before the start of the semester!
* '''Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)) /''': This team is located at the '''Campus Center''' and part of the central administration. They are running the online application system, are centrally responsible for all admissions at the University, are processing admissions and all legal issues, provides central student documents (student ID card, confirmation documents) and have full control over all formal issues leading to your enrolment. Once you are fully enrolled, responsibility is partly handed back to the academic office at the department who is the contact for all study issues (e.g. module and exam registrations, credit points, etc.). They are only aware of you and can help you once you start your studies.
* '''The Academic Office at the department ("Studienbüro")''': This team will deal with all administrative tasks at the department (module registration, exams, etc) while you are here. They are not involved before you actually start studying!

The questions here are categorised by the type of response you have received. Please first select the appropriate section.

==I have received a letter of acceptance ("Zulassungsbescheid")==

===Am I required to send all documents as certified copies again?===
Yes, you have to sent originals or certified/attested copies for admission (to the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ))).
If you have any questions regarding certified/attested copies which you have already sent in your application please ask (ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de) stating your BW Number and your full name.
If you have any questions regarding admission please ask the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)).

===I do not have German health insurance! What do I have to do?===
You can only get German health insurance once you have a valid address in Germany. The Team for Application and Admission is aware of this chicken and egg problem and you can provide the confirmation once you are in Germany and have accommodation.
Please check the official information here

https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/bachelor-staatsexamen/zulassung-einschreibung/krankenversicherung

and

https://www.hamburg.com/welcome/career-profession/study/11872998/health-insurance/

Travel health insurance does not provide sufficient coverage for the duration of studies in Germany. Therefore, please do not take out travel health insurance for your stay.

=== Where do I have to send the admission documents? ===
The address is given on the top-right hand side of the first page of the letter of acceptance.

==I have received a rejection notification and have been put on the waiting list ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You have fulfilled the application requirements and your application was ranked by the admission board. Unfortunately your rank was outside the range of available spaces and you have been put on the waiting list for this year. The Team for Application and Admission will send out offers until the available spaces have been filled. If people first accept the offer and later retract their admission, it can happen that you even receive an offer letter shortly before the start of the semester (in which case we usually can find special arrangements to allow for enough time). Since we have many people each year that do not accept our offers, the first wave of letters already includes a considerable amount of overbooking to shorten the time until all spaces could be filled.

===How does the waiting list work?===
At the beginning of the admission process a number of applicants receive a letter of acceptance. This number is calculated by the number of available spaces (so far 20 each year) plus a percentage for overbooking. Many students who receive an offer reject this offer because they have already taken another offer or are not able to take the offered space for various reasons. If less students reply than there are available spaces, offer letters are sent out to the next applicants of the waiting list until all spaces are filled. This means that if you are high up on the waiting list, you may receive a letter of acceptance a few weeks after the official publication date of the results. Please check your online account on a regular basis for new letter in "Documents"!

===Is the waiting list carried over to next year?===
No, the waiting list is not carried over to the next application period. Once the admission process has finished (i.e. all spaces are successfully filled), the waiting list is reset. If you would like to reapply please ask the admission board for advice and please check with the requirements close to the application period (February-March).

==I have received a rejection notification on formal grounds ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You receive this letter if the admission board has decided that you don't fulfil one or more of the requirements. This usually is due to missing credits from the field of computer science, insufficient language proficiency, or incomplete applications due to missing documents. You application has therefore not been ranked and had to be rejected on formal grounds.

===My application was rejected due to missing credits from computer science but I surely have enough?===
The admission board carefully checks all submitted evidence for credits in computer science. This also includes external courses or relevant experience from professional work and projects. Please be aware that only credits from the core of computer sciences (CS) are counted (e.g. programming, algorithms, concepts from computer science). Modules that are usually also taught in CS degrees like mathematics or soft skills (presentation skills, scientific methods, etc) are not counted. Therefore a standard CS degree also does not reach 100% computer science content but somewhere between 50% and 70% (which for example for a 3-year programme usually means around 90 to 120 ECTS credits).

If there are many more applications than available spaces, the admission board will be very strict for this requirement. The relatedness of your degree to the standard BSc Informatik here in Hamburg is part of the selection criteria, so a degree very close to the boundary of 60 ECTS would also receive a less favourable ranking and therefore just delay the time until you have to accept that we could not offer you a space. We hope this is understandable since we do not want to spread false hope. Even with this strict evaluation, we usually have a chance of 1/5th or 1/6th of being offered a space if you fulfil the requirements.

===My application was rejected due to language proficiency?===
People who have handed in a certificate which is below the required mark will be rejected. People who tried to fulfill the requirement through alternative means will often be rejected on these grounds if the admission board does not see enough evidence for language proficiency on the required level. The admission board tries to judge the ability to perform well at our University. Although you might think that you can speak and understand English well, the ability to write and read on a scientific level is very important and many students struggle because of language issues. Once you start your studies, there will be little time to learn those skills next to the effort for lectures and tutorials and life in a foreign country in general. If you do not have the required language skills at the time of application, the admission board can not grant grace periods to redo certificates or improve those skills since a second failure would just mean that you slow down the waiting list process and temporarily take space away from another student. From experience of the last years, we know that in most cases exceptions either lead to a delay until another student had to be enrolled or enrolled student who struggles to achieve pass marks due to language problems.

===My application was rejected due to missing documents===
Sorry, missing documents are missing documents. There is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you :( .

===What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong?===
The admission board carefully reviews each application. Applications close to the required mark in the language certificate or close to 60 ECTS have been triple checked by the admission board by the time you received the rejection.
This is also true for rejections on the ground of missing documents - there is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you.
You can ask the IAS Team/Admission Board for explanation and/or look in your case again and/or for statistics - please do so friendly - stating your full name, the application number, and your question: ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de (Please be patient, it is not the IAS Teams main task answering emails of rejected students, but you will get an answer eventually). Please do not get your hopes up - usually, the decision has been made. You may reapply next year (Please ask the admission board whether they would advise that.)

Short statistics:
Usually, there are more than 400 applications and only 20 open spaces to be filled therefore the requirements for applying are strict with no exception.

FAQ:Admission

2019-05-22T08:04:37Z

Apeters: /* What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong? */

[[Category:FAQ|Admission]]

=Questions about the admission process=

<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px dashed #2f6fab; padding-left: 5px;">
Since there are many questions about the '''matriculation form''', there is a [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | own page]] answering those.
</div>

To avoid confusion we like to point out that there are two distinct contact points of the University of Hamburg you have to deal with for application and admission:
* '''The IAS Team''': The IAS Team is part of the Department of Informatics and is responsible for the curriculum, question about the IAS programme, and counselling regarding study plans or exams amongst others. The department runs the IAS programme and also contains the admission board (a group of two professors and one post-doctoral member of staff) who select candidates and provide a ranking of all eligible applicants to the Team for Admission and Application ("Team Zulassung und Bewerbung") at the Campus Center. All questions regarding the content of the programme should be asked to the IAS team. Once the ranking is done, the admission process is happening at the central administration until you are fully enrolled. This also means that we at the department have no access to the admission process in detail and only receive the final list of enrolled students shortly before the start of the semester!
* '''Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)) /''': This team is located at the '''Campus Center''' and part of the central administration. They are running the online application system, are centrally responsible for all admissions at the University, are processing admissions and all legal issues, provides central student documents (student ID card, confirmation documents) and have full control over all formal issues leading to your enrolment. Once you are fully enrolled, responsibility is partly handed back to the academic office at the department who is the contact for all study issues (e.g. module and exam registrations, credit points, etc.). They are only aware of you and can help you once you start your studies.
* '''The Academic Office at the department ("Studienbüro")''': This team will deal with all administrative tasks at the department (module registration, exams, etc) while you are here. They are not involved before you actually start studying!

The questions here are categorised by the type of response you have received. Please first select the appropriate section.

==I have received a letter of acceptance ("Zulassungsbescheid")==

===Am I required to send all documents as certified copies again?===
Yes, you have to sent originals or certified/attested copies for admission (to the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ))).
If you have any questions regarding certified/attested copies which you have already sent in your application please ask (ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de) stating your BW Number and your full name.
If you have any questions regarding admission please ask the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)).

===I do not have German health insurance! What do I have to do?===
You can only get German health insurance once you have a valid address in Germany. The Team for Application and Admission is aware of this chicken and egg problem and you can provide the confirmation once you are in Germany and have accommodation.
Please check the official information here

https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/bachelor-staatsexamen/zulassung-einschreibung/krankenversicherung

and

https://www.hamburg.com/welcome/career-profession/study/11872998/health-insurance/

Travel health insurance does not provide sufficient coverage for the duration of studies in Germany. Therefore, please do not take out travel health insurance for your stay.

=== Where do I have to send the admission documents? ===
The address is given on the top-right hand side of the first page of the letter of acceptance.

==I have received a rejection notification and have been put on the waiting list ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You have fulfilled the application requirements and your application was ranked by the admission board. Unfortunately your rank was outside the range of available spaces and you have been put on the waiting list for this year. The Team for Application and Admission will send out offers until the available spaces have been filled. If people first accept the offer and later retract their admission, it can happen that you even receive an offer letter shortly before the start of the semester (in which case we usually can find special arrangements to allow for enough time). Since we have many people each year that do not accept our offers, the first wave of letters already includes a considerable amount of overbooking to shorten the time until all spaces could be filled.

===How does the waiting list work?===
At the beginning of the admission process a number of applicants receive a letter of acceptance. This number is calculated by the number of available spaces (so far 20 each year) plus a percentage for overbooking. Many students who receive an offer reject this offer because they have already taken another offer or are not able to take the offered space for various reasons. If less students reply than there are available spaces, offer letters are sent out to the next applicants of the waiting list until all spaces are filled. This means that if you are high up on the waiting list, you may receive a letter of acceptance a few weeks after the official publication date of the results. Please check your online account on a regular basis for new letter in "Documents"!

===Is the waiting list carried over to next year?===
No, the waiting list is not carried over to the next application period. Once the admission process has finished (i.e. all spaces are successfully filled), the waiting list is reset.

==I have received a rejection notification on formal grounds ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You receive this letter if the admission board has decided that you don't fulfil one or more of the requirements. This usually is due to missing credits from the field of computer science, insufficient language proficiency, or incomplete applications due to missing documents. You application has therefore not been ranked and had to be rejected on formal grounds.

===My application was rejected due to missing credits from computer science but I surely have enough?===
The admission board carefully checks all submitted evidence for credits in computer science. This also includes external courses or relevant experience from professional work and projects. Please be aware that only credits from the core of computer sciences (CS) are counted (e.g. programming, algorithms, concepts from computer science). Modules that are usually also taught in CS degrees like mathematics or soft skills (presentation skills, scientific methods, etc) are not counted. Therefore a standard CS degree also does not reach 100% computer science content but somewhere between 50% and 70% (which for example for a 3-year programme usually means around 90 to 120 ECTS credits).

If there are many more applications than available spaces, the admission board will be very strict for this requirement. The relatedness of your degree to the standard BSc Informatik here in Hamburg is part of the selection criteria, so a degree very close to the boundary of 60 ECTS would also receive a less favourable ranking and therefore just delay the time until you have to accept that we could not offer you a space. We hope this is understandable since we do not want to spread false hope. Even with this strict evaluation, we usually have a chance of 1/5th or 1/6th of being offered a space if you fulfil the requirements.

===My application was rejected due to language proficiency?===
People who have handed in a certificate which is below the required mark will be rejected. People who tried to fulfill the requirement through alternative means will often be rejected on these grounds if the admission board does not see enough evidence for language proficiency on the required level. The admission board tries to judge the ability to perform well at our University. Although you might think that you can speak and understand English well, the ability to write and read on a scientific level is very important and many students struggle because of language issues. Once you start your studies, there will be little time to learn those skills next to the effort for lectures and tutorials and life in a foreign country in general. If you do not have the required language skills at the time of application, the admission board can not grant grace periods to redo certificates or improve those skills since a second failure would just mean that you slow down the waiting list process and temporarily take space away from another student. From experience of the last years, we know that in most cases exceptions either lead to a delay until another student had to be enrolled or enrolled student who struggles to achieve pass marks due to language problems.

===My application was rejected due to missing documents===
Sorry, missing documents are missing documents. There is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you :( .

===What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong?===
The admission board carefully reviews each application. Applications close to the required mark in the language certificate or close to 60 ECTS have been triple checked by the admission board by the time you received the rejection.
This is also true for rejections on the ground of missing documents - there is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you.
You can ask the IAS Team/Admission Board for explanation and/or look in your case again and/or for statistics - please do so friendly - stating your full name, the application number, and your question: ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de (Please be patient, it is not the IAS Teams main task answering emails of rejected students, but you will get an answer eventually). Please do not get your hopes up - usually, the decision has been made. You may reapply next year (Please ask the admission board whether they would advise that.)

Short statistics:
Usually, there are more than 400 applications and only 20 open spaces to be filled therefore the requirements for applying are strict with no exception.

FAQ:Admission

2019-05-22T08:02:38Z

Apeters: /* Questions about the admission process */

[[Category:FAQ|Admission]]

=Questions about the admission process=

<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px dashed #2f6fab; padding-left: 5px;">
Since there are many questions about the '''matriculation form''', there is a [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | own page]] answering those.
</div>

To avoid confusion we like to point out that there are two distinct contact points of the University of Hamburg you have to deal with for application and admission:
* '''The IAS Team''': The IAS Team is part of the Department of Informatics and is responsible for the curriculum, question about the IAS programme, and counselling regarding study plans or exams amongst others. The department runs the IAS programme and also contains the admission board (a group of two professors and one post-doctoral member of staff) who select candidates and provide a ranking of all eligible applicants to the Team for Admission and Application ("Team Zulassung und Bewerbung") at the Campus Center. All questions regarding the content of the programme should be asked to the IAS team. Once the ranking is done, the admission process is happening at the central administration until you are fully enrolled. This also means that we at the department have no access to the admission process in detail and only receive the final list of enrolled students shortly before the start of the semester!
* '''Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)) /''': This team is located at the '''Campus Center''' and part of the central administration. They are running the online application system, are centrally responsible for all admissions at the University, are processing admissions and all legal issues, provides central student documents (student ID card, confirmation documents) and have full control over all formal issues leading to your enrolment. Once you are fully enrolled, responsibility is partly handed back to the academic office at the department who is the contact for all study issues (e.g. module and exam registrations, credit points, etc.). They are only aware of you and can help you once you start your studies.
* '''The Academic Office at the department ("Studienbüro")''': This team will deal with all administrative tasks at the department (module registration, exams, etc) while you are here. They are not involved before you actually start studying!

The questions here are categorised by the type of response you have received. Please first select the appropriate section.

==I have received a letter of acceptance ("Zulassungsbescheid")==

===Am I required to send all documents as certified copies again?===
Yes, you have to sent originals or certified/attested copies for admission (to the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ))).
If you have any questions regarding certified/attested copies which you have already sent in your application please ask (ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de) stating your BW Number and your full name.
If you have any questions regarding admission please ask the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)).

===I do not have German health insurance! What do I have to do?===
You can only get German health insurance once you have a valid address in Germany. The Team for Application and Admission is aware of this chicken and egg problem and you can provide the confirmation once you are in Germany and have accommodation.
Please check the official information here

https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/bachelor-staatsexamen/zulassung-einschreibung/krankenversicherung

and

https://www.hamburg.com/welcome/career-profession/study/11872998/health-insurance/

Travel health insurance does not provide sufficient coverage for the duration of studies in Germany. Therefore, please do not take out travel health insurance for your stay.

=== Where do I have to send the admission documents? ===
The address is given on the top-right hand side of the first page of the letter of acceptance.

==I have received a rejection notification and have been put on the waiting list ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You have fulfilled the application requirements and your application was ranked by the admission board. Unfortunately your rank was outside the range of available spaces and you have been put on the waiting list for this year. The Team for Application and Admission will send out offers until the available spaces have been filled. If people first accept the offer and later retract their admission, it can happen that you even receive an offer letter shortly before the start of the semester (in which case we usually can find special arrangements to allow for enough time). Since we have many people each year that do not accept our offers, the first wave of letters already includes a considerable amount of overbooking to shorten the time until all spaces could be filled.

===How does the waiting list work?===
At the beginning of the admission process a number of applicants receive a letter of acceptance. This number is calculated by the number of available spaces (so far 20 each year) plus a percentage for overbooking. Many students who receive an offer reject this offer because they have already taken another offer or are not able to take the offered space for various reasons. If less students reply than there are available spaces, offer letters are sent out to the next applicants of the waiting list until all spaces are filled. This means that if you are high up on the waiting list, you may receive a letter of acceptance a few weeks after the official publication date of the results. Please check your online account on a regular basis for new letter in "Documents"!

===Is the waiting list carried over to next year?===
No, the waiting list is not carried over to the next application period. Once the admission process has finished (i.e. all spaces are successfully filled), the waiting list is reset.

==I have received a rejection notification on formal grounds ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You receive this letter if the admission board has decided that you don't fulfil one or more of the requirements. This usually is due to missing credits from the field of computer science, insufficient language proficiency, or incomplete applications due to missing documents. You application has therefore not been ranked and had to be rejected on formal grounds.

===My application was rejected due to missing credits from computer science but I surely have enough?===
The admission board carefully checks all submitted evidence for credits in computer science. This also includes external courses or relevant experience from professional work and projects. Please be aware that only credits from the core of computer sciences (CS) are counted (e.g. programming, algorithms, concepts from computer science). Modules that are usually also taught in CS degrees like mathematics or soft skills (presentation skills, scientific methods, etc) are not counted. Therefore a standard CS degree also does not reach 100% computer science content but somewhere between 50% and 70% (which for example for a 3-year programme usually means around 90 to 120 ECTS credits).

If there are many more applications than available spaces, the admission board will be very strict for this requirement. The relatedness of your degree to the standard BSc Informatik here in Hamburg is part of the selection criteria, so a degree very close to the boundary of 60 ECTS would also receive a less favourable ranking and therefore just delay the time until you have to accept that we could not offer you a space. We hope this is understandable since we do not want to spread false hope. Even with this strict evaluation, we usually have a chance of 1/5th or 1/6th of being offered a space if you fulfil the requirements.

===My application was rejected due to language proficiency?===
People who have handed in a certificate which is below the required mark will be rejected. People who tried to fulfill the requirement through alternative means will often be rejected on these grounds if the admission board does not see enough evidence for language proficiency on the required level. The admission board tries to judge the ability to perform well at our University. Although you might think that you can speak and understand English well, the ability to write and read on a scientific level is very important and many students struggle because of language issues. Once you start your studies, there will be little time to learn those skills next to the effort for lectures and tutorials and life in a foreign country in general. If you do not have the required language skills at the time of application, the admission board can not grant grace periods to redo certificates or improve those skills since a second failure would just mean that you slow down the waiting list process and temporarily take space away from another student. From experience of the last years, we know that in most cases exceptions either lead to a delay until another student had to be enrolled or enrolled student who struggles to achieve pass marks due to language problems.

===My application was rejected due to missing documents===
Sorry, missing documents are missing documents. There is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you :( .

===What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong?===
The admission board carefully reviews each application. Applications close to the required mark in the language certificate or close to 60 ECTS have been triple checked by the admission board by the time you received the rejection.
This is also true for rejections on the ground of missing documents - there is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you.
You can ask the IAS Team/Admission Board for explanation and/or look in your case again and/or for statistics - please do so friendly - stating your full name, the application number, and your question: ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de (Please be patient, it is not the IAS Teams main task answering emails of rejected students, but you will get an answer eventually). Please do not get your hopes up - usually, the decision has been made.

Short statistics:
Usually, there are more than 400 applications and only 20 open spaces to be filled therefore the requirements for applying are strict with no exception.

FAQ:Admission

2019-05-22T07:58:13Z

Apeters: /* Questions about the admission process */

[[Category:FAQ|Admission]]

=Questions about the admission process=

<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px dashed #2f6fab; padding-left: 5px;">
Since there are many questions about the '''matriculation form''', there is a [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | own page]] answering those.
</div>

To avoid confusion we like to point out that there are two distinct contact points of the University of Hamburg you have to deal with for application and admission:
* '''The IAS Team''': The IAS Team is part of the Department of Informatics and is responsible for the curriculum, question about the IAS programme, and counselling regarding study plans or exams amongst others. The department runs the IAS programme and also contains the admission board (a group of two professors and one post-doctoral member of staff) who select candidates and provide a ranking of all eligible applicants to the Team for Admission and Application ("Team Zulassung und Bewerbung") at the Campus Center. All questions regarding the content of the programme should be asked to the IAS team. Once the ranking is done, the admission process is happening at the central administration until you are fully enrolled. This also means that we at the department have no access to the admission process in detail and only receive the final list of enrolled students shortly before the start of the semester!
* '''Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)) /''': This team is located at the '''Campus Center''' and part of the central administration. They are running the online application system, are centrally responsible for all admissions at the University, are processing admissions and all legal issues, provides central student documents (student ID card, confirmation documents) and have full control over all formal issues leading to your enrolment. Once you are fully enrolled, responsibility is partly handed back to the academic office at the department who is the contact for all study issues (e.g. module and exam registrations, credit points, etc.). They are only aware of you and can help you once you start your studies.
* '''The Academic Office at the department ("Studienbüro")''': This team will deal with all administrative tasks at the department (module registration, exams, etc) while you are here. They are not involved before you actually start studying!

The questions here are categorised by the type of response you have received. Please first select the appropriate section.

==I have received a letter of acceptance ("Zulassungsbescheid")==

===Am I required to send all documents as certified copies again?===
Yes, you have to sent originals or certified/attested copies for admission (to the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ))).
If you have any questions regarding certified/attested copies which you have already sent in your application please ask (ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de) stating your BW Number and your full name.
If you have any questions regarding admission please ask the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)).

===I do not have German health insurance! What do I have to do?===
You can only get German health insurance once you have a valid address in Germany. The Team for Application and Admission is aware of this chicken and egg problem and you can provide the confirmation once you are in Germany and have accommodation.
Please check the official information here

https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/bachelor-staatsexamen/zulassung-einschreibung/krankenversicherung

and

https://www.hamburg.com/welcome/career-profession/study/11872998/health-insurance/

Travel health insurance does not provide sufficient coverage for the duration of studies in Germany. Therefore, please do not take out travel health insurance for your stay.

=== Where do I have to send the admission documents? ===
The address is given on the top-right hand side of the first page of the letter of acceptance.

<pre>Service für Studierende
Team Bewerbung und Zulassung
Alsterterrasse 1
20354 Hamburg
Germany
</pre>

==I have received a rejection notification and have been put on the waiting list ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You have fulfilled the application requirements and your application was ranked by the admission board. Unfortunately your rank was outside the range of available spaces and you have been put on the waiting list for this year. The Team for Application and Admission will send out offers until the available spaces have been filled. If people first accept the offer and later retract their admission, it can happen that you even receive an offer letter shortly before the start of the semester (in which case we usually can find special arrangements to allow for enough time). Since we have many people each year that do not accept our offers, the first wave of letters already includes a considerable amount of overbooking to shorten the time until all spaces could be filled.

===How does the waiting list work?===
At the beginning of the admission process a number of applicants receive a letter of acceptance. This number is calculated by the number of available spaces (so far 20 each year) plus a percentage for overbooking. Many students who receive an offer reject this offer because they have already taken another offer or are not able to take the offered space for various reasons. If less students reply than there are available spaces, offer letters are sent out to the next applicants of the waiting list until all spaces are filled. This means that if you are high up on the waiting list, you may receive a letter of acceptance a few weeks after the official publication date of the results. Please check your online account on a regular basis for new letter in "Documents"!

===Is the waiting list carried over to next year?===
No, the waiting list is not carried over to the next application period. Once the admission process has finished (i.e. all spaces are successfully filled), the waiting list is reset.

==I have received a rejection notification on formal grounds ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You receive this letter if the admission board has decided that you don't fulfil one or more of the requirements. This usually is due to missing credits from the field of computer science, insufficient language proficiency, or incomplete applications due to missing documents. You application has therefore not been ranked and had to be rejected on formal grounds.

===My application was rejected due to missing credits from computer science but I surely have enough?===
The admission board carefully checks all submitted evidence for credits in computer science. This also includes external courses or relevant experience from professional work and projects. Please be aware that only credits from the core of computer sciences (CS) are counted (e.g. programming, algorithms, concepts from computer science). Modules that are usually also taught in CS degrees like mathematics or soft skills (presentation skills, scientific methods, etc) are not counted. Therefore a standard CS degree also does not reach 100% computer science content but somewhere between 50% and 70% (which for example for a 3-year programme usually means around 90 to 120 ECTS credits).

If there are many more applications than available spaces, the admission board will be very strict for this requirement. The relatedness of your degree to the standard BSc Informatik here in Hamburg is part of the selection criteria, so a degree very close to the boundary of 60 ECTS would also receive a less favourable ranking and therefore just delay the time until you have to accept that we could not offer you a space. We hope this is understandable since we do not want to spread false hope. Even with this strict evaluation, we usually have a chance of 1/5th or 1/6th of being offered a space if you fulfil the requirements.

===My application was rejected due to language proficiency?===
People who have handed in a certificate which is below the required mark will be rejected. People who tried to fulfill the requirement through alternative means will often be rejected on these grounds if the admission board does not see enough evidence for language proficiency on the required level. The admission board tries to judge the ability to perform well at our University. Although you might think that you can speak and understand English well, the ability to write and read on a scientific level is very important and many students struggle because of language issues. Once you start your studies, there will be little time to learn those skills next to the effort for lectures and tutorials and life in a foreign country in general. If you do not have the required language skills at the time of application, the admission board can not grant grace periods to redo certificates or improve those skills since a second failure would just mean that you slow down the waiting list process and temporarily take space away from another student. From experience of the last years, we know that in most cases exceptions either lead to a delay until another student had to be enrolled or enrolled student who struggles to achieve pass marks due to language problems.

===What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong?===
The admission board carefully reviews each application. Applications close to the required mark in the language certificate or close to 60 ECTS have been triple checked by the admission board by the time you received the rejection.
This is also true for rejections on the ground of missing documents - there is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you.
You can ask the IAS Team/Admission Board for explanation and/or look in your case again and/or for statistics - please do so friendly - stating your full name, the application number, and your question: ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de (Please be patient, it is not the IAS Teams main task answering emails of rejected students, but you will get an answer eventually). Please do not get your hopes up - usually, the decision has been made.

Short statistics:
Usually, there are more than 400 applications and only 20 open spaces to be filled therefore the requirements for applying are strict with no exception.

FAQ:Admission

2019-05-22T07:56:13Z

Apeters: /* What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong? */

[[Category:FAQ|Admission]]

=Questions about the admission process=

<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px dashed #2f6fab; padding-left: 5px;">
Since there are many questions about the '''matriculation form''', there is a [[FAQ:Matriculation Form | own page]] answering those.
</div>

To avoid confusion we like to point out that there are two distinct contact points of the University of Hamburg you have to deal with for application and admission:
* '''The IAS Team''': The IAS Team is part of the Department of Informatics and is responsible for the curriculum, question about the IAS programme, and counselling regarding study plans or exams amongst others. The department runs the IAS programme and also contains the admission board (a group of two professors and one post-doctoral member of staff) who select candidates and provide a ranking of all eligible applicants to the Team for Admission and Application ("Team Zulassung und Bewerbung") at the Campus Center. All questions regarding the content of the programme should be asked to the IAS team. Once the ranking is done, the admission process is happening at the central administration until you are fully enrolled. This also means that we at the department have no access to the admission process in detail and only receive the final list of enrolled students shortly before the start of the semester!
* '''Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)) /''': This team is located at the '''Campus Center''' and part of the central administration. They are running the online application system, are centrally responsible for all admissions at the University, are processing admissions and all legal issues, provides central student documents (student ID card, confirmation documents) and have full control over all formal issues leading to your enrolment. Once you are fully enrolled, responsibility is partly handed back to the academic office at the department who is the contact for all study issues (e.g. module and exam registrations, credit points, etc.). They are only aware of you and can help you once you start your studies.
* '''The Academic Office at the department ("Studienbüro")''': This team will deal with all administrative tasks at the department (module registration, exams, etc) while you are here. They are not involved before you actually start studying!

The questions here are categorised by the type of response you have received. Please first select the appropriate section.

==I have received a letter of acceptance ("Zulassungsbescheid")==

===Am I required to send all documents as certified copies again?===
Yes, you have to sent originals or certified/attested copies for admission (to the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ))).
If you have any questions regarding certified/attested copies which you have already sent in your application please ask (ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de) stating your BW Number and your full name.
If you have any questions regarding admission please ask the Team for Application and Admission ("Team Bewerbung und Zulassung" (TBZ)).

===I do not have German health insurance! What do I have to do?===
You can only get German health insurance once you have a valid address in Germany. The Team for Application and Admission is aware of this chicken and egg problem and you can provide the confirmation once you are in Germany and have accommodation.
Please check the official information here

https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/bachelor-staatsexamen/zulassung-einschreibung/krankenversicherung

and

https://www.hamburg.com/welcome/career-profession/study/11872998/health-insurance/

Travel health insurance does not provide sufficient coverage for the duration of studies in Germany. Therefore, please do not take out travel health insurance for your stay.

=== Where do I have to send the admission documents? ===
The address is given on the top-right hand side of the first page of the letter of acceptance.

<pre>Service für Studierende
Team Bewerbung und Zulassung
Alsterterrasse 1
20354 Hamburg
Germany
</pre>

==I have received a rejection notification and have been put on the waiting list ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:WaitingListLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You have fulfilled the application requirements and your application was ranked by the admission board. Unfortunately your rank was outside the range of available spaces and you have been put on the waiting list for this year. The Team for Application and Admission will send out offers until the available spaces have been filled. If people first accept the offer and later retract their admission, it can happen that you even receive an offer letter shortly before the start of the semester (in which case we usually can find special arrangements to allow for enough time). Since we have many people each year that do not accept our offers, the first wave of letters already includes a considerable amount of overbooking to shorten the time until all spaces could be filled.

===How does the waiting list work?===
At the beginning of the admission process a number of applicants receive a letter of acceptance. This number is calculated by the number of available spaces (so far 20 each year) plus a percentage for overbooking. Many students who receive an offer reject this offer because they have already taken another offer or are not able to take the offered space for various reasons. If less students reply than there are available spaces, offer letters are sent out to the next applicants of the waiting list until all spaces are filled. This means that if you are high up on the waiting list, you may receive a letter of acceptance a few weeks after the official publication date of the results. Please check your online account on a regular basis for new letter in "Documents"!

===Is the waiting list carried over to next year?===
No, the waiting list is not carried over to the next application period. Once the admission process has finished (i.e. all spaces are successfully filled), the waiting list is reset.

==I have received a rejection notification on formal grounds ("Ablehnungsbescheid")==

If you have received a German-only letter, you can find a translation [[FAQ:Translation:RejectionLetter|here]].

===What does this letter mean?===
You receive this letter if the admission board has decided that you don't fulfil one or more of the requirements. This usually is due to missing credits from the field of computer science, insufficient language proficiency, or incomplete applications due to missing documents. You application has therefore not been ranked and had to be rejected on formal grounds.

===What can I do if I think the given reason has to be wrong?===
The admission board carefully reviews each application. Applications close to the required mark in the language certificate or close to 60 ECTS have been triple checked by the admission board by the time you received the rejection.
This is also true for rejections on the ground of missing documents - there is really nothing the admission board or anybody can do for you.
You can ask the IAS Team/Admission Board for explanation and/or look in your case again and/or for statistics - please do so friendly - stating your full name, the application number, and your question: ias-team@informatik.uni-hamburg.de (Please be patient, it is not the IAS Teams main task answering emails of rejected students, but you will get an answer eventually). Please do not get your hopes up - usually, the decision has been made.

Short statistics:
Usually, there are more than 400 applications and only 20 open spaces to be filled therefore the requirements for applying are strict with no exception.

===My application was rejected due to missing credits from computer science but I surely have enough?===
The admission board carefully checks all submitted evidence for credits in computer science. This also includes external courses or relevant experience from professional work and projects. Please be aware that only credits from the core of computer sciences (CS) are counted (e.g. programming, algorithms, concepts from computer science). Modules that are usually also taught in CS degrees like mathematics or soft skills (presentation skills, scientific methods, etc) are not counted. Therefore a standard CS degree also does not reach 100% computer science content but somewhere between 50% and 70% (which for example for a 3-year programme usually means around 90 to 120 ECTS credits).

If there are many more applications than available spaces, the admission board will be very strict for this requirement. The relatedness of your degree to the standard BSc Informatik here in Hamburg is part of the selection criteria, so a degree very close to the boundary of 60 ECTS would also receive a less favourable ranking and therefore just delay the time until you have to accept that we could not offer you a space. We hope this is understandable since we do not want to spread false hope. Even with this strict evaluation, we usually have a chance of 1/5th or 1/6th of being offered a space if you fulfil the requirements.

===My application was rejected due to language proficiency?===
People who have handed in a certificate which is below the required mark will be rejected. People who tried to fulfill the requirement through alternative means will often be rejected on these grounds if the admission board does not see enough evidence for language proficiency on the required level. The admission board tries to judge the ability to perform well at our University. Although you might think that you can speak and understand English well, the ability to write and read on a scientific level are very important and many students struggle because of language issues. Once you start your studies, there will be little time to learn those skills next to the effort for lectures and tutorials and life in a foreign country in general. If you do not have the required language skills at the time of application, the admission board can not grant grace periods to redo certificates or improve those skills since a second failure would just mean that you slow down the waiting list process and temporarily take space away from another student. From experience of the last years, we know that in most cases exceptions either lead to a delay until another student had to be enrolled or enrolled student who struggles to achieve pass marks due to language problems.