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Information Engineering and Computer Science, MSc Rhine-Waal
University of Applied Sciences Kamp-Lintfort
Degree
Master of Science in Information Engineering
and Computer Science
Course language(s)
English

[http://www.hochschule-rheinwaal.de]

Courses are held entirely in English.

Admission semester
Summer and winter semester
Beginning
The winter semester starts in the middle of
September.
The summer semester starts at the beginning of
March.
Programme duration
Three semesters (one and a half years)
Application deadline

CONTACT

The application deadline for the winter semester

is 15 July.
The application deadline for the summer
semester is 15 January.

Hochschule Rhein-Waal
International Office

Course content

Dr Joost Kleuters
Marie-Curie-Strae 1
47533 Kleve

When considering terms like "Information

Society" or "Information Era", it becomes quite
evident that information is one of the most
valuable goods in today's economy. In times of
global networking and dynamically changing
economic and working environments, success
depends increasingly on effective information
and knowledge management. Efficient
information processing or good information
logistics is inevitable when data have to be
acquired and information has to be delivered in
the right format, in the right place, at the right
time and to the right people. At the same time,
acquisition, validation, presentation and data
security have to meet very high standards. A
dynamic environment like this calls for
individuals with a broad range of skills and
knowledge who are able to understand and
realise the requirements of information
management, from design and development up
to the implementation of suitable IT solutions.
Our unique Master's degree programme has

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been designed to meet these needs. It provides

a deep insight into the recording, processing
and storing of data, as well as giving you the
chance to exploit the power of distributed
network and computing units. At the same time,
you will be able to acquire the knowledge
needed to analyse and process large amounts of
data. To cover all these different aspects and to
give you the chance to specialise in a field that
fits your interests and career plans, the
programme offers four different tracks to
choose from:
- Computer Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Logistics
- Cyber-Physical-Systems Engineering
Educational
organisation
This course is a three-semester, follow-on
Master's degree programme, building on the
knowledge you have acquired in your Bachelor's
degree programme.
The first two semesters provide you with the
theoretical and practical grounding vital to your
professional career, whereas the third semester
is devoted to your Master's thesis and
colloquium.
All courses have been designed to offer you not
just factual knowledge but also various chances
to apply what you have learned. You will be
given the opportunity to enhance your
knowledge by visiting lectures and by attending
seminars and exercises. Practical training units
are integral parts of every module.
In your first two semesters, you will develop
substantial skills in areas such as "System
Simulation", "Data Mining", "Data Analysis,
"Statistics" and "Geoinformatics". At the same
time, you will gain important key competencies
in the fields of "Scientific and Technical
Communication", "Intercultural Management
and Intercultural Competence" as well as
"Innovation Management", and will have the
chance to specialise by choosing lectures and
modules out of the four tracks mentioned
above. Each semester also offers an applied
research project, giving you the opportunity to
put theory into practice.
In your third semester, you will develop your
Master's thesis. Again, a high academic
standard as well as relevance for use in practice
are of major importance.
Study abroad unit(s)
None
Internships
None
Forms of assessment
Written and oral examinations, projects

International Office
Marie-Curie-Strae 1
47533 Kleve
Germany
Email: international-office@hochschulerhein-waal.de

Master's thesis
ECTS credits
90
Diploma supplement
Yes
Course-related
German language
courses
Yes
Course-related
English language
courses
Yes
Course objectives
Our degree programme aims to equip you for a
career that matches future labour market needs
and trends by placing a special emphasis on
innovative problem-solving methods, taking into
consideration interdisciplinary and international
approaches.
Complementing the individual skills you have
gained in your Bachelor's degree, our Master's
degree will strengthen your employability and
will make you an ideal candidate for all
international companies and research institutes
operating in the fields of:
- Information and data management
- Development and operation of large webbased and cloud-like storage and computing
facilities
- Simulation of complex systems (e.g. modelling
the environment)
- Development of decision support systems
- Hardware and software development for
automation and control of logistic systems
- Hardware and software development of
embedded systems (used e.g. by companies in
the automobile or medical equipment industry)
Tuition fees
Rhine-Waal University does not charge tuition
fees.
Enrolment fees
Semester fees are around 245 EUR.
Semester fees consist of social security
contributions, a contribution to the student
union and, for the larger part, the so-called
semester ticket for free public transport in North
Rhine-Westphalia.
Our international students like to use the ticket
to travel to Holland by bus!
Costs of living
The Deutsches Studentenwerk has published
approximate living costs for students of 400 to
500 EUR per month, excluding rental fees. More
information about the costs of living in Germany

and other practical information is available on

their website for international students:
http://www.internationale-studierende.de/en [htt
p://www.internationale-studierende.de/en]
Job opportunities
International students who do not come from
the EU are allowed to work 120 full or 240 half
days per year. To do this, they do not need
authorisation from the Employment Agency, i.e.
the German authorities.
Student jobs are available in Kleve, KampLintfort and the surrounding areas. They mostly
require at least some basic knowledge of the
German language.
Funding
opportunities within
the university
A limited number of grants are available for
(international) students at Rhine-Waal
University. Applications are only accepted from
students who are enrolled at Rhine-Waal
University.
Rhine-Waal University informs all students about
the application deadline well in advance.
Language
requirements
Please note that for Master's degree
programmes English language skills at level B2
of the Common European Framework of
Reference are required. Please be aware that all
applicants' test report form numbers will be
checked. The following certificates are
accepted:
IELTS: 6.0 - 6.5
TOEFL (internet-based test): minimum 80
TOEFL (paper-based test): minimum 550
TOEFL (computer-based test): minimum 213
The TOEFL code of our university is: 6962.
The only exceptions to these language
requirements are a secondary school certificate
or a Bachelor's degree achieved in the following
countries: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or
New Zealand. Please understand that no further
exceptions can be made, even if you have
achieved a Bachelor's degree taught in English
in any other country.

Academic
requirements
For acceptance into our English-language
Master's degree programme, you will need
- a Bachelor's degree (or diploma) in computer
science, logistics, environmental sciences or
electrical engineering
- an overall mark of at least 2.3 in your
Bachelor's degree
- a minimum of 210 credit points or ideally
seven semesters of full-time study. Applicants

who have less than 210 credit points when

starting their Master's degree programme must
achieve the missing credit points by passing
suitable examinations in modules of other
degree programmes.
- 10 ECTS acquired in mathematics and another
20 ECTS in the field of natural science and
technology
- at least level B2 (or equivalent) in an approved
test in English
Where to apply
Hochschule Rhein-Waal
International Office
Marie-Curie-Strae 1
47533 Kleve
Germany
Email: international-office@hochschule-rheinwaal.de
Arrival support
Rhine-Waal University is centrally located. The
nearest airport is Dsseldorf. From the airport,
public transport is readily available.
If you anticipate any problems getting here,
please contact the international office so that
we can help you with your arrival.
Services and support
for international
students
The International Office assists international
students with arrival, accommodation,
administrative issues (insurance, bank account,
visa application), etc. Students (both German
and international) from the "Globus network"
help international students with personal and
social issues, and organise trips, sports
tournaments and other activities.
Accommodation
Rhine-Waal University strongly recommends
that you make arrangements for
accommodation in Kleve or Kamp-Lintfort before
you arrive. The university does not have
residence halls, but the Deutsches
Studentenwerk or Student Service Organisation
in Dsseldorf has dorm-style single rooms and
double rooms for rent in Kleve and KampLintfort.
Single rooms and double rooms start at 220
EUR per month. Please note that a three-month
deposit must be paid. Availability of rooms in
the Studentenwerk dormitories is limited. More
information is available through the
International Office.
Rhine-Waal University publishes some
information about apartment hunting on its
website:
http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de [http://ww
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Course website
www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de [http://www.hoc
hschule-rhein-waal.de]
About the university
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is a
young and modern university, located in the
Lower Rhine Region with campuses in Kleve and
Kamp-Lintfort. Centrally located in the western
part of Germany near the Dutch border, RhineWaal University is close to well-known German
cities like Dsseldorf and Cologne as well as to
the Netherlands.
Opened in 2009, our strong commitment to
being innovative, interdisciplinary and
international has proved successful and has
resulted in a rapid growth of the university.
At present, Rhine-Waal University is able to offer
a total of 25 Bachelor's and eight Master's
degree programmes on its two campuses in
Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort.
85% of our courses are taught in English and are
attended by students from all over the world.
This makes the university unique in Germany.
Since September 2012, Rhine-Waal University of
Applied Sciences has benefited from its new
campus in Kleve, with new buildings on the
Spoy Canal in the heart of town featuring allnew laboratories, lecture rooms, dorms and
offices. The new campus in Kamp-Lintfort,
offering the same state-of-the-art equipment,
was opened in April 2014. The university
expects a total of 5,000 students from Germany
and abroad to benefit from our excellent
teaching and facilities.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
focuses on natural, social, economic and health
sciences as well as on engineering, and offers
degree programmes which are of the highest
standard, designed to meet industry needs. This
is why in teaching and research the university
places emphasis on developing practical skills
alongside academic knowledge.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences takes
pride in offering top-quality teaching, first-class
research, technical innovations, and excellent
links with employers in industry, commerce or
healthcare, as well as a fast-growing network of
university partnerships abroad.
Students enjoy the friendly and open
atmosphere and greatly appreciate the
intensive tutoring in small groups.
The expert team of professors and staff are
committed to offering young people support,
encouragement, guidance and inspiration,
aiming to make their university experience a
fantastic and successful one.
Total number of
students
4,000
Total percentage of

international
students
26 %
About the city
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is
situated in the lower Rhine region close to wellknown German cities like Dsseldorf and
Cologne and to the Dutch border.
Its two campuses are in Kleve and KampLintfort.
Kleve
The town of Kleve has a population of about
50,000 and is very close to the Dutch cities of
Nijmegen and Arnhem. Due to its location it has
a very lively, international atmosphere.
Students will find lots of fresh air, ancient
abbeys and castles, unhurried towns and large
cities nearby. Sights include the 11th-century
Schwanenburg Castle, the Baroque gardens,
and a host of neo-classical and Grnderzeit
villas. The city offers lots of small shops, snug
pubs and an exciting nightlife, while the
countryside is ideal for cycling, horse riding,
canoeing or walking.
Kamp-Lintfort
Kamp-Lintfort is a former mining town with a
population of about 38,000. It is close to large,
buzzing German cities like Dsseldorf, Cologne
or Duisburg, where you will find Europe's largest
inland port. The city of Kamp-Lintfort is well
known for its 885-year-old monastery, KlosterKamp, which takes visitors back to revisit its
eventful history. Apart from historical sights, the
vibrant town is characterised by a welcoming,
neighbourly atmosphere, and offers a wide
range of shops, bars and sporting facilities,
some of which have been newly built, e.g. the
state-of-the art swimming complex.

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