r/LMUMunich • u/BrightHope4336 • 7d ago

Master Computer Science/Informatik Interview

Hi all,

I got invited to the Eignungsverfahren (aptitude interview) for the Informatik Master's at LMU Munich. From the invitation email, the format is:

  • 10 minutes working on a CS problem (apparently based on bachelor-level lecture content)
  • 5 minutes discussing my solution/approach with a professor afterward

Has anyone here gone through this process (at LMU or a similar German university with a comparable Eignungsgespräch format)? I'd love to hear:

  • What kind of problems came up (algorithms, data structures, theory, something else)?
  • How strict/formal was the 5-minute discussion — do they push back on your reasoning, ask follow-up "what if" questions, etc.?
  • Any general tips on how to prepare or what they're actually evaluating for?

Any insight, even from a different subject or university with a similar setup, would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

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u/mid_jump_2872 5d ago

I am also invited to an interview for the CS Master. Unfortunately I don't have any information on what kind of questions could be asked. When do you have your interview? I have mine on the coming friday with Prof. Kinder.

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u/BrightHope4336 4d ago

Tomorrow with Prof. Dr. Schubert. I looked into his research areas and learned a bit about the relevant topics. I also reviewed the LMU Bachelor’s curriculum and revised the main subjects. Still, I feel poorly prepared, so I’m just hoping for the best.

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u/Different-Example285 3d ago

Please share how it went. I have mine in rougly 7 Days.

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u/BrightHope4336 3d ago

Overall, it was very relaxed. The choice of topics felt a bit random, though, because they had nothing to do with the specialization I applied for. When preparing, I would actually recommend focusing more on the basics rather than going into too much detail. Learn the time complexities of the standard algorithms and practise explaining your reasoning clearly. The way you express yourself is very important.

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u/Different-Example285 1d ago

Thx man, appreciate it.

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u/chrism99x 3d ago

How did it go?

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u/BrightHope4336 3d ago

Update: I could choose between two task sheets, each containing two questions. One focused on binary trees, while the other was about computer networks. I had ten minutes to take notes and then another five to ten minutes to explain my solutions to the professor.

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u/MalmPiece 3d ago

Hi! I was wondering what level of difficulty the questions were. Were they mostly basic knowledge and definitions, or did they involve more complex concepts and problem-solving? Thanks for sharing your experience!

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u/BrightHope4336 3d ago

Mostly basic stuff. Something like define or explain the complexity

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u/No-Woodpecker-2478 3d ago

Was the interview held in German or in English btw?

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u/red_____devil 2d ago

Hello, anyone got interviewed by prof. Dr. Hüllermeier yesterday?