Computer Science (M.Eng.) at Gisma University of Applied Sciences
Potsdam · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026
Short answer
To apply for Computer Science at Gisma University of Applied Sciences, you need IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE 76. International applicants apply for the winter semester 1 April to 1 June and for the summer semester 1 November to 1 December. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution.
What are the entry requirements for Computer Science at Gisma University of Applied Sciences?
English test minimum
English level: CEFR C1
Winter semester (international applicants)
Summer semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
There is no fixed cap on places: applicants who meet all the entry requirements are admitted.
Scholarships
Is Gisma University of Applied Sciences a good university? Type, ranking and location
- Type
- Private university of applied sciences
- Founded
- 1999
- Location
- Potsdam (city of about 1,85,000 people)
Gisma University of Applied Sciences is a private university of applied sciences in Potsdam, founded in 1999.
Universities of applied sciences teach in a practical, industry-linked way: smaller classes, projects with companies and often a thesis written with an employer. For many Indian students that is a practical route into German industry. As a private university it charges tuition and sets its own admission process.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.
How does it compare with other Computer Science & IT Master's?
Against English-taught Computer Science & IT programmes in our database.
| This programme | Compared with other Computer Science & IT programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS 7 | None of the 134 programmes that state an IELTS minimum ask for more; 78% ask for less. |
| TOEFL iBT 95 | 1% of 96 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 82% for a lower one. |
| Winter deadline (1 April to 1 June) | 59% of 83 programmes close earlier and 35% close later. |
| No tuition fee | 69% of 114 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free. |
Your plan as an Indian applicant
- 1
Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE 76 (CEFR C1). For the winter intake (1 April to 1 June), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.
- 2
Check your degree and grade
German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Computer Science & IT. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
- 3
Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa; most universities also ask for it with the application, so check what Gisma University of Applied Sciences asks for on the official page. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.
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Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Computer Science at Gisma University of Applied Sciences fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply 1 April to 1 June. Summer intake: apply 1 November to 1 December. Apply the way the official programme page describes.
- 6
Plan the money
To study in Potsdam you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.
- 7
Visa and moving to Potsdam
Once Gisma University of Applied Sciences sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Potsdam, a city of about 1,85,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
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Start learning German now
Computer Science is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
Is Computer Science at Gisma University of Applied Sciences realistic for you?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gisma University of Applied Sciences a public or private university?
Gisma University of Applied Sciences is a private university of applied sciences.
What English score do I need for Computer Science at Gisma University of Applied Sciences?
IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, PTE 76 (CEFR C1). That is higher than most Computer Science & IT programmes: 0% ask for more and 78% for less.
When is the application deadline for Computer Science at Gisma University of Applied Sciences?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply 1 April to 1 June. For the summer semester, they apply 1 November to 1 December.
Does Computer Science at Gisma University of Applied Sciences charge tuition fees?
No. Gisma University of Applied Sciences lists no tuition fee for Computer Science; you pay only the semester contribution.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.