University of Passau

The University of Passau MSc Artificial Intelligence Engineering course spans 4 semesters. The course starts in April and October and the language of instruction of this course is English. This course will allow students to deal with scientific theories, algorithms, and methods of designing and developing AI-based systems. To take admission to this course, the applicants should have an UG degree in Computer Science. or Mathematics with 2.7 or better. 

There is no tuition fee at Passau University. But, students need to pay the living expenses and monthly expenses will be as follows: 

• Housing: Euros 300 - 500
• Food / groceries: Euros 200 - 300
• Transportation: Euros 35 - 50
• Books and other purchases: Euros 50 - 100
• Health insurance: Euros 115 - 150

International students at Passau University who face financial difficulties can apply for one-off grant under the 'Promotion of Internalisation' programme. For this grant, students must have studied at Passau University for at least two full semesters before they can apply for this grant. 

The University of Passau does not charge any tuition fee from Indian students. But, international students will have to pay semester fees in German universities. The semester fee at Passau University is EUR 126.90 (Around INR 14k).  

International students must meet the minimum eligibility to get into the University of Passau. The minimum admission requirement for the University of Passau courses vary from each other. Check below the minimum admission requirement for international students applying to the University of Passau. 

• A chronological curriculum vitae
• School leaving certificates
• Your university entrance qualification
• Additional documents depending on your county of origin
• A copy of the identity page of your passport
• English language proficiency

The University of Passau takes admission through uni-assist. Therefore, admission deadlines for Passau University are aligned with uni-assist. Generally, the university takes admission in two intakes; winter and summer semester. The applications for summer semester are over. However, international students can still apply for the winter semester. International students are advised to check the admission deadlines for their programme at the universtiy's website as the admission deadlines may vary. 

In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Passau has consistently been ranked among world's best 30 per cent of universities in 2026. In 2026, this university has been ranking at #601-800. 

The University of Passau is one of the finest institutions of higher education in Germany. Relatively it is one of the youngest universities in Germany. Passau University regularly scores highly in THE Rankings and the CHE Rankings for the German-speaking world, thus highlighting the strong performance and high quality of the University's research, teaching, and student experience. 

The actual cost of living in Germany for international students will vary depending on their lifestyle. For a rough estimate international students can check the cost of living in Passau breakdwon below. 

*EUR/INR = 90.08