adding to that: A CS degree in Germany takes regularly three years not four. So you save one year. The time you save mostly comes from a faster ramp up in the b

adding to that: A CS degree in Germany takes regularly three years not four. So you save one year. The time you save mostly comes from a faster ramp up in the beginning and less electives in the end compared to the US. Our Master degree programs take usually 2 years and are mostly electives and research. It's also very easy to work 20hours/week as a "working student", especially at TU Munich, because there is basically no mandatory attendance. More than 20 hours a week is not allowed due to student visa regulations, unless you get a work visa (more difficult without a degree and you need a job offer). > Is there a shortcut to get an accredited Master's degree without getting a Bachelor's degree? Some universities in Germany actually allow that with enough work experience and maybe a few courses as additional workload. I don't know more than that it's theoretically possible though.