The M.Sc. Computer Science (Informatik) at Leibniz University Hannover is a 2‑year (4‑semester) consecutive master’s program.
Unlike many countries, public universities in Germany generally do not charge tuition fees for consecutive master’s programs, so this course is tuition‑free for international students.

Instead, you pay a semester contribution of about €350–€400 per semester, which covers student services, a semester ticket for local public transport, and administrative fees. Over two years, you should budget roughly €700–€800 per year for this, plus living costs in Hannover (rent, food, insurance, etc.).

This master’s program builds directly on a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field, deepening your knowledge in areas such as software systems, data science, machine learning, dependable computing, and knowledge‑based systems. The curriculum mixes core modules, advanced electives, and a research‑oriented master’s thesis, giving you both theoretical depth and practical research experience.

The program follows the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), where one academic year of full‑time study equals about 60 ECTS, and the entire master’s is typically 120 ECTS over 4 semesters. In simple terms, you earn credits by passing exams and projects, and once you collect all 120 ECTS (including your thesis), you receive the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science degree.