Master (Berufsbegleitend)
About the Cognitive Computing Master's Program
Cognitive Computing refers to computational models of cognitive abilities. Through training in this program graduates are enabled to apply their acquired skills for the development of innovative intelligent systems and services.
The in-service Master's program in Cognitive Computing is designed for professionals who study Cognitive Computing in parallel to their job. Besides cutting-edge research in AI and digitalization, students are trained in close connection to real-world applications. Students can earn a substantial part of the required credits in a collaboration with the company that employs them. Advanced e-learning tools are used to familiarize students with state-of-the-art technologies. Special block courses allow students to block a module to a few days. Specific study plans are developed individually for each student.
The Master Program consists of 120 ECTS credits, 30 of which refer to the Master thesis. Students also participate in a study project either at the institute or in collaboration with the company that employs them. The Master Program is completed with a Master thesis in the fourth semester, which can also be done in collaboration with the company, and leads to a "Master of Science (M.Sc.)" degree in Cognitive Computing.
Students of Cognitive Computing select an individual set of courses on selected Topics from the areas of
- Artificial Intelligence
- Neuroinformatics
- Computational Linguistics
- Computer Vision
- NeuroAI
- (Computational) Neuroscience
*** ATTENTION! ***
This is an in-service Master's program designed for professionals already working at a company in the field of AI/Machine Learning. Applicants without current employment in this area are encouraged to explore our Cognitive Science Master's program.
How to apply:
For prospective students
- with a German university entrance qualification,
- with German citizenship and a foreign higher education entrance qualification,
- from the EU/EEA with a direct foreign higher education entrance qualification
Application portal of Osnabrück University.
International prospective students apply via the service center uni-assist e.V.
Further information can be found on the website of the Admissions Office.
Facts and Figures
Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
Standard period of study | 4 semesters |
Start | winter semester |
Admission: | admission-free |
| Course language | English |
| Tuition | € 5000 per semester |
The Master Program consists of 120 ECTS credits, 30 of which refer to the Master thesis. Students also participate in a study project either at the institute or in collaboration with the company that employs them. The Master Program is completed with a Master thesis in the fourth semester, which can also be done in collaboration with the company, and leads to a "Master of Science (M.Sc.)" degree in Cognitive Computing.
The 90 ECTS of coursework required for the Master's program in Cognitive Computing comprise of:
- 24 ECTS credits from a one-year study project
- 44 ECTS from selected courses from the areas listed above
- 22 ECTS of free electives
Below you can find an exemplary study plan that shows how the Master's degree program can be structured: exemplary study plan MSc Cognitive Computing (PDF) (PDF, 113 kB).
There is a semester fee of 5000€ which is expected to be covered by the employing corporation. This fee allows the University of Osnabrueck to offer the part-time study program and the institute to recruit external lecturers with specific relevance to Cognitive Computing. Students must provide proof of health insurance upon registration.
The study project is designed for and with every Cognitive Computing student individually. For the study project, one of our professors closely collaborates with the student and the company which employs the student.
Alternatively, we offer interdisciplinary study projects jointly with Cognitive Science Master's students, where students come together in groups of 5-15 (mixed with the Cognitive Science master) to work on a currently relevant research topic.
If you still have unanswered questions... : Get in touch:
The Studierendensekretariat takes care of questions about the application process.
The CogSci Student Mentoring Team will be happy to answer any informal questions about the program.
If you have formal questions about the program, please contact the Selection Committee.