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IAS Modules

2020-09-18T14:07:57Z

Dbecker: updated stine links. Some lectures are not during the Winter Semester should these be removed ? I left them in.

[[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 and full-time research-oriented program 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 workgroups 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. Part-time is permitted but not advised as courses are during the day. For the Project, Group Work, and Master thesis students are expected to study full-time.

== IAS Curriculum [120 CP] ==
The Master’s program is comprised of 120 credit points that are distributed between compulsory core lectures, selectable focus and extending lectures, and project work:
* Core Modules (39 CP)
* Focus Option (24 CP)
* Extension Option (15 CP)
* Project (12 CP)
* Thesis (30 CP)

As a general rule, 1 ECTS credit corresponds to 25–30 hours of work.
This is an example curriculum for students: one row stands for one semester and comprises 30 CP. The first row stands for the first winter semester:
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== Core Modules [39 CP] compulsory ==
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 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 organization.
Following the links to the STiNE platform - please check and adjust the years and winter semester/summer semester on the left menu - as not every course is held in both semesters. Prospective students should use "old" semesters to receive information about courses offered for the IAS program!

==== [InfM-SWA, 6 CP] Software Architecture (SA)====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667149308,-N375934667186309,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Software Architecture (Softwarearchitektur)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934666953292,-N375934666918293,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Architecture-centric Software Development (Architekturzentrierte Softwareentwicklung)]

==== [InfM-BAI, 6 CP] Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (BAI) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667220330,-N375934667285331,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667223324,-N375934667240325,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (Bioinspirierte Künstliche Intelligenz)]

==== [InfM-IR, 6 CP] Intelligent Robotics (IR) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667158306,-N375934667128307,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667084302,-N375934667073303,-N0,-N0,-N0 Seminar: Intelligent Robotics (Intelligente Roboter)]

==== [InfM-RM, 6 CP] Research Methods (RM) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934094645252,-N375934094653253,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934094536242,-N375934094538243,-N0,-N0,-N0 Seminar: Research Methods (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten)]

==== [InfM-NN, 6 CP] Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks (NN) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000622,-N0,-N374115435684675,-N374115435672676,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000622,-N0,-N374115435776679,-N374115435783680,-N0,-N0,-N0 Seminar: Knowledge Processing with Neural Networks]

==== [InfM-ML, 6 CP] Machine Learning (ML) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000622,-N0,-N374115214437648,-N374115214415649,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Machine Learning]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000622,-N0,-N374115214334643,-N374115214335644,-N0,-N0,-N0 Exercises: Machine Learning]

== Focus Option [24 CP] ==
Focus choice slots provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their background in a chosen field or deepen their knowledge in a field that 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 that 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.

==== [InfM-WV, 6 CP] Knowledge Processing in Intelligent Systems (WV1) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667088296,-N375934667079297,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Knowledge Processing in Intelligent Systems (Wissensrepräsentation)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667013298,-N375934667074299,-N0,-N0,-N0 Integrated Seminar: Knowledge Processing in Intelligent Systems (Wissensrepräsentation)]

==== [InfM-LT, 6 CP] Language Technology (SV) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AUPMm5W0O1swU6OBGxkmghSXc6aP-bm8SOxN84zfW7WIVfwgn1Km4AkKcGp7t9b3Z2P1ZL6QvUWXPN42IQEHwJmKZ0WP2j7SMnC6XnEtkBKboMrlWAr7yyoxYIHW4QeRi57JSjAGo40ZpvOHO2EQ45DLspDw84s8Aw3YNCv7Bd5bsYpYSBKZcsOjiV9tnRhRXJR-lounI7W2xHO4_ Lecture: Language and Speech in Multimodal Interaction (Sprachverarbeitung)]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AUPMm5W0O1swU6OBGxkmghSXc6aP-bm8SOxN84zfW7WIVfwgn1Km4AkKcGp7t9b3Z2P1ZL6QvUWXPN42IQEHwJmKZ0WP2j7SMnC6XnEtkBKboMrlWAr7yyoxYIHW4QeRi57JSjAGo40ZpvOHO2EQ45DLspDw84s8Aw3YNCv7Bd5bsYpYSBKZcsOjiV9tnRhRXJR-lounI7W2xHO4_ Integrated Seminar: Dialogue Systems (Sprachverarbeitung)]

==== [InfM-RT, 6 CP] Robot Technology (RT) ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AkYZBhYO7LRqLSjFWMISOS4MEYc0f1uJpKKS1VgfZkBN22-FW3-83gjfznwQxNu3ed1JzGRCsjxnFKg58lnVd4gqdmFu~5rpQ31a9HmomQDZks2f-9~IJ5WkfFwfY35o62eKhrTmQedv4XaOkzT7c1tmJuyc79kUTiXwCMNZqqXDKUWNN7bhaJ0~zoO9xqMVtkTREfl1ThUeOLO8_ Lecture: Introduction to Robotics]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AkYZBhYO7LRqLSjFWMISOS4MEYc0f1uJpKKS1VgfZkBN22-FW3-83gjfznwQxNu3ed1JzGRCsjxnFKg58lnVd4gqdmFu~5rpQ31a9HmomQDZks2f-9~IJ5WkfFwfY35o62eKhrTmQedv4XaOkzT7c1tmJuyc79kUTiXwCMNZqqXDKUWNN7bhaJ0~zoO9xqMVtkTREfl1ThUeOLO8_ Exercises: Introduction to Robotics ]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AkYZBhYO7LRqLSjFWMISOS4MEYc0f1uJpKKS1VgfZkBN22-FW3-83gjfznwQxNu3ed1JzGRCsjxnFKg58lnVd4gqdmFu~5rpQ31a9HmomQDZks2f-9~IJ5WkfFwfY35o62eKhrTmQedv4XaOkzT7c1tmJuyc79kUTiXwCMNZqqXDKUWNN7bhaJ0~zoO9xqMVtkTREfl1ThUeOLO8_ Practical: Robot Practical Course]

==== [InfM-CV 1, 6 CP] Computer Vision I ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667348338,-N375934667385339,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: Computer Vision I]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667323340,-N375934667316341,-N0,-N0,-N0 Exercises: Computer Vision I]

==== [InfM-CV 2, 6 CP] Computer Vision II ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AdpVmP8zq9nB7wt~xXePV8MJsIzWRn2HPWrnVPCBG7zbHh8gfewEjdoeIjXWnshCl2NhjcRi4gvW3qIODyZ5hWiO34BYkcA-6o7L1WaM1MnoQD2YgoV01LteGOCsVihCWiCzthL6H7ULyYf3uSo-UfbTcGkDCEM6ekKpgQnVhlGYlBHTRWJt2qHHBA2diBesK6pSvFBizqiKx2Xc_ Lecture: Computer Vision II]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AdpVmP8zq9nB7wt~xXePV8MJsIzWRn2HPWrnVPCBG7zbHh8gfewEjdoeIjXWnshCl2NhjcRi4gvW3qIODyZ5hWiO34BYkcA-6o7L1WaM1MnoQD2YgoV01LteGOCsVihCWiCzthL6H7ULyYf3uSo-UfbTcGkDCEM6ekKpgQnVhlGYlBHTRWJt2qHHBA2diBesK6pSvFBizqiKx2Xc_ Seminar: Computer Vision II ]

==== [InfM-DIS, 9 CP] Databases and Information Systems ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-A0gLgKcsMNFCCzAgb272dKTIfJEoL0fkuQ43~s7iCc-EZ1yvtX~CGcz5zWVqrNLRYFVr1xRSayCNYSI2RipA-dMsox-OGcxRBTu1UN68eb-dEsyVx-9aJHuuCslFFapVv6VoZZAcG6i~pSdlBlQmwxl5ZTRxkEv8VXG0eK4mFo7d4b7YXUftlEmOkkkq3mTixHL6~yFQX6gf5ffU_ Lecture: Databases and Information Systems ]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-A0gLgKcsMNFCCzAgb272dKTIfJEoL0fkuQ43~s7iCc-EZ1yvtX~CGcz5zWVqrNLRYFVr1xRSayCNYSI2RipA-dMsox-OGcxRBTu1UN68eb-dEsyVx-9aJHuuCslFFapVv6VoZZAcG6i~pSdlBlQmwxl5ZTRxkEv8VXG0eK4mFo7d4b7YXUftlEmOkkkq3mTixHL6~yFQX6gf5ffU_ Exercises: Databases and Information Systems ]

==== [InfM-SSV, 6 CP] Speech Signal Processing ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AS2hv7D9xRcnTI1ZZe5TG~gVCPjo-PVj82fgVNMbO2M0UVqHMHgCvRY5aI9Ia~X2ENsiRTLmH37lM6hruJhneiDnr0Hlo9IqIw3TFzcHLtw6icImS-MJ-LAOfGxW2RLbq-naR0WHYnVxMOf-w7RM3fSDqGqUxiRg~DICimYhI1cyv4gI9Z98uuSUKdXAF9QefZ44put~nxRZiUYQ_ Lecture: Speech Signal Processing]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-AS2hv7D9xRcnTI1ZZe5TG~gVCPjo-PVj82fgVNMbO2M0UVqHMHgCvRY5aI9Ia~X2ENsiRTLmH37lM6hruJhneiDnr0Hlo9IqIw3TFzcHLtw6icImS-MJ-LAOfGxW2RLbq-naR0WHYnVxMOf-w7RM3fSDqGqUxiRg~DICimYhI1cyv4gI9Z98uuSUKdXAF9QefZ44put~nxRZiUYQ_ Exercises: Speech Signal Processing ]

==== [InfM-UIST, 6 CP] User Interface Software and Technology ====
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667154318,-N375934667120319,-N0,-N0,-N0 Lecture: User Interface Software and Technology ]
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=COURSEDETAILS&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000635,-N0,-N375934667195312,-N375934667142313,-N0,-N0,-N0 Exercises: User Interface Software and Technology ]

==== [InfM-IS/IAS, 3 or 6 CP] Independent study ====

The IAS program is designed for research-oriented, self-thinking, and independent students who like to choose their field of research on their own. That is why the IAS program offers a special module, the ''Independent study''.

Here the student can define with a supervisor (a 3 or 6 ECTS worth) small project on their own. The student looks for a supervisor, picks a field of research/interest, defines a learning agreement with a supervisor, and then starts his/her own project.
It is a perfect way to practice working on the "big" master's thesis.

A student is allowed to register 2 Independent studies - 1 for "Focus Choice" and 1 for "Extension Option".

== Extension Option [15 CP] ==
15 credit points can be selected from a range of [https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/studies/orga/semester-info/engl-courses.html#1588783 informatic courses taught on English] and lectures (in German) taught at the Department of Informatics or from other lectures taught at other departments. These lectures need to be on the ''' Master's level'''. In comparison to the focus options, these modules can be used to gain knowledge in fields that go beyond the scope of this program, but are linked to its contents, e.g. Psychology or Biology. The lectures are again chosen in consultation with your academic adviser, to guarantee a meaningful choice in alignment with the student’s background and aims. Students can also choose to do a second: InfM-IS/IAS, 3 or 6 CP Independent study.

== Master Group Project [12 CP] compulsory ==
* [https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=ACTION&ARGUMENTS=-Ao7urjm0~qZPbkNi9Nd9SxPxk2MX9tE3BpcGhpvqUs3MhkTpW16IEUCbUVBDn5BY4y08B7VRHyO3OJ-5haK6FMh1qf9TNYKfggftuQAo3hDMTR3puOv3EQGad71FAM8VgJcTmviHzY7IRPGy-ZsbqXVT-F5zvFl~oUzxatV3mn6bUTKB1uMwuDHhUIXcOVPwcPtTubp8aRARGPyE_ Modul InfM-Proj: Project ]

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 scientific exchange and defense of ideas, to prepare students for a collaborative scientific environment. Students are encouraged to choose projects in preparation for their research project and to actively take part in research projects of a chosen area. Students are expected to work as an independent group with a supervisor from the corresponding area.

Projects can stretch over 1-2 semesters. Have a look at the descriptions in STiNE.

== Master Thesis (Thesis + Seminar + Defense) [30 CP] compulsory ==

A master's thesis is a research project which students need to organize for themselves. Students have 6 months time to work on their project and write a thesis. Research groups at the Department of Informatics suggest research fields in which master theses are possible. Students are also allowed to organize a collaboration between a company and professors at the Department of Informatics in order to write a thesis in a company.
Some research groups offer a seminar, which provides students with the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of peers, in an environment comparable to a scientific conference in order to practice the thesis' defense. In the last term, students should work full time on their research project which ends with the submission of the final Master’s thesis.

==Course Catalog==
There various pages where a student can get some information about the courses offered for IAS:

* Information on the course catalog of the IAS Master can be found here: https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/studies/master/ias/course-catalog.html

* and on STiNE (where you will register for you modules:) https://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de - Click on course catalog – choose a semester – click on Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences - Department of Informatics - K. Master of Science Intelligent Adaptive Systems – there you will see the categories and modules listed above. Once you register for courses please remember you have to register for entire modules = lectures and seminars separately!

* See Subject-Specific Regulations for IAS: https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/studies/master/ias.html

Application:Minimum requirements

2020-09-15T09:08:00Z

Dbecker: added Academic to IELTS, because of a question that came up.

Applicants need a strong background in computer science or a related field of study since programming and mathematical knowledge are assumed. Moreover, applicants need very good command over the English language to follow lectures and exams. You have to meet the following formal requirements to apply to the Master's program Intelligent Adaptive Systems.

* A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field with 60 ECTS credit points acquired in the core field of computer science. These 60 ECTS must be listed in your '''official transcript of records''' or attested by your university in another way.

* Proof of English language proficiency by one of these tests:
CEFR/TELC Level >= at least B2 in all categories or C1
IELTS (Academic) >= Overall band 6.5 + B2 (*with a minimum subscore of 6.0 for Listening, Comprehension, Speaking, Writing)
TOEFL: IBT >= 90 (*with a minimum subscore of 20 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing), PBT >= 575, CBT >= 230
Cambridge >= CAE or CPE

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

The formal requirement for the MSc IAS is a completed degree (at least a Bachelor’s degree) with at least 60 ECTS credits in core Computer Science (cs) courses. Only completed ''university'' courses obtained in a single Bachelor in cs or a single Master in cs or a related field of study count towards the 60 ECTS credits in cs.
Applicants who can only provide proof of 60 ECTS counting courses from 2 or more degrees will be subject to a case by case decision and may be rejected on the grounds of not passing formal requirement of 60 ECTS in one degree. In the case that you need to count several degree programs together, please contact us before you apply.

==Providing acceptable proof of at least 60 ECTS ==

'''Evidence = Your transcript + self-made table'''

Please submit your '''official transcript of records''' issued by your university and additional documents attested by your university. Your transcript or the diploma supplement needs to contain additional to your finished courses:

* the credit points/hours per module/course
* the total & standard amount of credit points/hours in your degree by which you are allowed to graduate
* the standard length of your degree program in years
* the actual length it took you to complete your degree program
* your grade and grading scale

====Self-made structured table====

You need to provide a well-structured and readable table of all your completed core computer science courses. This will help the IAS selection committee to identify which of the courses listed in your transcript of records can count towards the required 60 ECTS in core computer science. All listed computer science courses need to be displayed in your transcript of records. Please keep your course/module table short and precise (e.g. name and number of course as exactly given in your transcript, short description on cs content). Please give a concise explanation for courses/modules. If the course/module you list, does not match your university's '''official transcript of records''', please provide another source of evidence attested by your university, e.g. letter of recommendation and write a comment in your table.

Use this table template to list all of your core computer science courses and read which courses may count:

'''[[Required Documents: Example structure table| Self-made table]]'''

Please do '''not''' send full module handbooks as "table" and only descriptions of course content. The selection team will not read them. Providing proof is the applicant's task - use a highlighter to point to the important information in any document you provide.

==The ECTS credit system is not used in my country. How can I estimate whether I fulfill the 60 ECTS credits requirement?==
ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer System and it is a measure for a student's estimated workload per course/module. At Universität Hamburg a BSc in Informatics/Computer Science has a regular length of 3 years and requires 180 ECTS credits. One ECTS credit corresponds to about 30 hours of work and the number of credits per module is set by the lecturer. Each regular semester of a full-time student contains 30 ECTS credits. 60 ECTS credits equal one academic year of full-time study of only core computer science courses. Thus you can use the estimation of 60 ECTS AND the estimation of the ratio of at least 33% of core cs of a 3 year-BSc as a ''rough'' estimate to the amount of workload your completed cs courses have to fulfill. Please note, it is the applicant's task to provide proof of at least 60 ECTS and information on the degree the applicant is applying with. Please use the table template and provide the information the [[Required Documents: Example structure table| table template]] is asking for if your transcript does not show ECTS.

==What type of classes/modules will be counting towards the 60 ECTS?==
Here are some examples of classes/modules which will likely be counted as core computer science: digital signal processing, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, software engineering, programming in ..., human-robot interaction, neural networks, introduction to computer science, data mining, image processing, algorithms and data structures, databases...

Modules that do not count as core computer science include maths, engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, economics or soft skill subjects unless these soft skill subjects explicitly revolve around computer science.

==Can I complete courses after applying to make up for missing credit points in computer science?==
No, unfortunately not. You need to have 60 ECTS in cs at the time of your application. If you do not fulfill this requirement, your application will be rejected by the selection committee on the grounds of not passing formal requirements.

==I don't have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Can I still apply?==
Yes. The requirement for the MSc IAS is '''a''' completed degree (at least a Bachelor’s degree) with at least 60 credit points (ETCS) in core computer science. It is the applicant's task to provide acceptable proof of 60 ECTS or more in core computer science.

==I have not completed my degree and do not know my final grade yet.==
Please make sure that you have 60 ECTS in core CS subjects displayed in your transcript by the time you apply. You need to have completed your degree by 15 May. If not, you need to provide a statement by your university stating that you will complete your degree within weeks in case you have been accepted to the IAS Master's program.
In general, this applies to all applicants:
You can apply if you have completed 5 out of 6 semesters and can evidence 150 ECTS credits out of 180 ECTS (or comparable) of your first degree. This means that your final semester can be missing at the time of application. Your situation must be detectable in your official transcript of records, showing the number of credits already acquired and the number of minimum credits required for completion of your degree. Your final transcript and graduation certificate have to be handed in for enrolment, in case you are admitted.

In regards to your final grade or your preliminary final grade, please provide an official document by your university stating your (preliminary) final grade. Please also provide the corresponding grading scale. Provide both these documents, even in case you only have completed 5 out of 6 semesters of your degree program. Your grade can be in the GPA system or the system used by your university. In every case, you should submit it as a number. Make sure that you attach an official document attested by your university. The IAS selection committee does not accept self-calculated final grades. Nor does the IAS selection committee calculate your final grade for you.

We need to be able to translate your final/average grade into the German grading system. Please provide your degree's grading scale (minimum passing grade, maximum grade, e.g. in GPA: "1" is usually the minimum passing grade and "4" is the maximum grade). Please provide an official document for your grading scale if it is not evident on your '''official transcript of records'''.

If you fail to provide official proof of your grade and grading scale, you will receive a less favorable ranking - see selection criteria 2. Ranking behind everybody who has verified their grade and scale.

==I do not have "standard" Bachelor of Science but a comparable degree, what should I do?==
Please submit all documents that can together be counted as comparable to a BSc degree (e.g. in some countries, an associative + 2 years BSc degree).

='''Formal Requirement: English language proficiency'''=
The selection committee needs evidence of your language level to ensure you can follow complex lectures and communicate well in oral and written form. Students who do not have the required level won't be able to follow lectures, complete homework and seminar papers, or pass oral exams and thus won't be able to complete our program.

====Direct fulfillment of the requirement====

* Sending one of the language proficiency tests in the list and having attained at least the following minimum scores:

CEFR/TELC Level >= at least B2 in all categories or C1
IELTS >= Overall band 6.5 + B2 (*with a minimum subscore of 6.0 for Listening, Comprehension, Speaking, Writing)
TOEFL: IBT >= 90 (*with a minimum subscore of 20 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing), PBT >= 575, CBT >= 230
Cambridge >= CAE or CPE

*of course, the overall minimum level has to be reached, too

Please contact us if you have an international English proficiency test that does not appear on this list.

The following evidence may also be accepted - please state your case in a separate letter:
* Native English speaker (evidenced by a copy of your ID or passport of a country with English as one of its official languages)
* Living/studying in an English-speaking country (AUS, NZ, GB, USA) for 3 years or longer (evidenced by an official document, e.g. a confirmation letter by your company or university)

====The following documents can '''not''' replace an international English proficiency test:====
* Your medium of instruction was English
* English courses within your degree without an internationally accepted certificate
* Short exchanges or visits in English-speaking countries
* Essays or papers written in the English language
* Old English proficiency test scores (older than 2 years)

====We can not consider candidates for this program who====
* Hand in a language proficiency test with a score below the levels listed above
* Apply without a language proficiency test and without a '''separate letter''' stating why you do not need an English proficiency test

==I have a language certificate that is not listed on the website, can I send this as proof?==
Please understand that only internationally established certificates are considered. Certificates from local language schools and universities cannot be verified and thus are rejected. Only the language certificates listed above with sufficiently high scores will immediately lead to the fulfillment of the formal requirement language proficiency.

You may send a language certificate that is not listed. However, it is the selection committee's decision whether it is equal to the certificates listed above. We recommend you provide information about the certificate and state your reasoning.

Recent application periods have shown that applicants without the English certificates listed above and/or an unclear English proficiency are rejected due to a very high number of applications. Thus we recommend you submit one of the English certificates listed above.

==I am a native English speaker. Do I still have to send a certificate?==
If you were born and/or are living in a country with English as one of its official languages, you do not have to provide further evidence. In this case, please submit a copy of your ID or passport. This might also apply if you have been studying or working in such a country for a long time. In this case, you can submit a confirmation such as a letter from your company or university. We still recommend you to provide additional proof of language proficiency using one of the English language certificates listed above.

==My previous degree was taught fully in English. Is this sufficient proof?==
No. However, if your degree was obtained in a country with English as one of its official languages (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA ...), your certificate/transcript states that English was the medium of instruction throughout your entire degree ('''3+ years'''), and your university attests that all modules were taught and assessed in English, the selection committee may accept this as proof of proficiency. But this will be decided on a case to case basis depending on the country, institution, and use of English in your application. Please provide a document created by you, stating why you are not submitting an English Proficiency Test. We recommend you to provide proof of language proficiency using one of the English language certificates listed above.

== I have a TOEFL certificate. What is the institution code of Universität Hamburg? ==
If you want to submit the TOEFL scores through ETS, the department is: Universität Hamburg - Department of Informatics
DI Code: B406. Usually, there is a considerable delay between the test and the arrival of the scorecard. Please '''ALWAYS''' add a copy of the scorecard/results page to your application documents and inform us via email: ias-info@informatik.uni-hamburg.de of the upcoming arrival of your scorecard from the test center. If your documents do not arrive on time, your application will be rejected. It can happen that TOELF documents do not reach us.

== More questions regarding the application ==
* [[FAQ: Q&A| Frequently Asked Questions about the application]]

=What does this mean for the documents I should prepare?=
See [[Application:Required documents| Required documents]] for detailed information.