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Language Requirements

Course Language

Important notice:
Our degree programs in Computer Science and Mathematics are German degrees.
Thus, usually, lectures are given in German!

Only the Master Data Science is an English degree program. Here, however, the number of students admitted in general is very limited (currently it is 25 per application round) and so will be your chance to join the courses in this degree.

So please be aware that English as the course language is merely an exception.
If at all, it is the Master courses which are more likely to be held in English. As an Erasmus+ BSc student you may attend Master courses only after checking in advance with the individual lecturer. Please accept this procedure! It enables the lecturer to mantain the level of competence aspired both with respect to the students' prior scientific knowledge and competence in English.

Level of Competence in German

German B1 as a requirement.
We however urgently recommend a higher level.

Level of Competence in English

English B2 as a requirement.
English C1 is much preferred – to your own benefit and the rest of the students' wishing to attend a successful lecture.

How to Find English Courses

The course language of each lecture is specified in the course catalog. It is specified in the course descriptions under the term "Unterrichtssprache/Course language".

To find courses offered in English or German/English, go to https://mycampus.imp.fu-berlin.de/mvs2/course/overview/?locale=en
  • chose:
Faculties
Mathematics and Computer Science
Departments
Computer Science or Mathematics
Semester
WiSe 2025/26 or SoSe 2026
Course Language
English or German/English
  • click "Show Ancillary Courses" (nothing else)
  • click "View"
  • In the following list, filter for the status "Published" 
If the course language is said to be "English", the course will defenitely be held in English. If the course language is said to be "German/English", it is a matter of discussion between the lecturer, the other participants of the course and you whether the lecture may be held in English or not. If in doubt, contact the lecturer of a specific course and ask about the language he teaches in.

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