Visual Computing (M.Sc.)

Study with internationally recognised experts at one of Germany's leading locations
Visual perception is responsible for most of our impressions about the world around us. This is why computers are being increasingly used to process digital images and visual simulations. Areas in which these applications are already well established include medical technology, the automotive industry, multimedia systems and industrial quality control. Creating and analysing digital images requires specialist knowledge. The master's degree programme 'Visual Computing' at Saarland University is therefore a joint undertaking involving the university departments of Informatics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Systems Engineering, the medical technology division at the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics. The programme also maintains close cooperative ties with the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing, which is also located on the Saarbrücken campus.
Students can begin this programme at the beginning of the winter or summer semester. Applications should normally be received by 15 May for students wishing to begin in the winter semester and by 15 November for students starting in the summer semester. Applicants who apply by May 15th for the following summer semester are expected to receive a letter of admission by mid-July if the respective Master's commission makes a positive decision. Applicants who apply by November 15th for the following winter semester are expected to receive a letter of admission by mid-February if the respective Master's commission makes a positive decision.
Applications should be submitted via the online application portal managed by the Department of Computer Science, where you will find further useful information about the application and admission procedures.
Standard period of study | 4 semesters for full-time students Part-time studies are possible |
Language of instruction | English |
English language requirements | C1 |
Restricted entry | No |
Application deadline for the winter semester | Early deadline: Nov 15 (positive decision: notification at the lastest in February of the following year) Late deadline: May 15 |
Application deadline for the summer semester | Early deadline: May 15 (positive decision: notification at the lastest in July) Late deadline: Nov 15 |
Tuition fees | Not applicable |
Semester fee | See current fee structure |
Web page | Website of the master's programme |
Course adviser
Study coordination
of Computer Science
Dr.in Rahel Stoike-Sy
Barbara Schulz-Brünken
Saarland Informatics Campus
Building E1 3, Room 207-209
master(at)cs.uni-saarland.de
Saarland Informatics Campus
Central Student Advisory Service
Saarbrücken Campus
Building A4 4, Ground floor
Phone: +49 681 302-3513
studienberatung(at)uni-saarland.de
www.uni-saarland.de/studienberatung
Central Student Advisory Service
Saarbrücken Campus
Building A4 4, Ground floor
Phone: +49 681 302-3513
studienberatung(at)uni-saarland.de
Central Student Advisory Service

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