Common Reasons for Rejection – Computational and Data Science MSc Admissions
Many applicants have questions about why their application was not successful. While we cannot provide individual feedback due to the high number of inquiries, this page summarizes the most common reasons for rejection to help you better understand the admission criteria and reflect on your own profile.
Credit conversion to ECTS based on official guidelines; Art. 5
The conversion of local credits to ECTS credits follows the recommendations of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of Germany (cf. Art. 5 of the Statutes), including an adjustment for the number of study years. As a result, not all study years of some international degrees can be fully recognized. For instance, many four year international bachelor programs are considered equivalent to a three year bachelor program in Germany (180 ECTS ).
Example: A four year bachelor program in India may be regarded as equivalent to a three year program in Germany. If 150 local credits were earned over four years in India, the conversion factor is 150 local credits to 180 ECTS (and not to 240 ECTS). In such cases, the total recognized ECTS may be lower than expected and may not meet the admission requirements.
Example: A four year bachelor program in India may be regarded as equivalent to a three year program in Germany. If 150 local credits were earned over four years in India, the conversion factor is 150 local credits to 180 ECTS (and not to 240 ECTS). In such cases, the total recognized ECTS may be lower than expected and may not meet the admission requirements.
Insufficient background in “basic mathematics”/ "Grundlagen der Mathematik"; Art. 5, Par. 1, No. 2, a
The documented prior knowledge in core areas such as linear algebra and analysis/calculus or higher mathematics did not reach the required scope or depth.
Insufficient prior knowledge in key subject areas; Art. 5, Par. 1, No. 2, b
The documented coursework and achievements in one or more of the following areas did not meet the minimum requirements: Mathematics for CDS; Computer Science; and/or Sciences, Engineering, Economics.
Prior knowledge not aligned with a profile in SEE; Art. 5, Par. 1, No. 2, b
While applicants often had diverse experience in Sciences, Engineering, and/or Economics, this experience did not stem from, or did not sufficiently cover, one of the specific profiles defined in the Statutes on Admission.
Bachelor’s thesis too short in scope; Art. 5, Par. 1, No. 2, c
The Bachelor’s thesis did not meet the minimum extent or workload expected for admission.
Missing or non-recognized Bachelor’s thesis (or equivalent); Art. 5, Par. 1, No. 2, c
No Bachelor’s thesis was documented, or the equivalence of another achievement could not be recognized, for example due to missing documentation or because the submitted work did not fulfill the formal and academic requirements (for instance, internships cannot be accepted as an equivalent to a Bachelor’s thesis).
Missing module descriptions; Art. 5, Par. 1, No. 2 and Art. 3, Par. 2, Nr. 3
Descriptions of the minimum knowledge and achievements specified in Art. 5, par. 1, No. 2, revealing the contents of the studies and learning objectives, in the form of excerpts from module handbooks, a corresponding certificate issued by the university, or comparable documents were missing. Equivalence of the modules could not be established.
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We also receive many requests concerning Conditional Admissions Please note, that conditional admission is a discretionary option of the committee and does not constitute an individual right. As a rule, missing credits generally result in exclusion from admission. |