The MSc Informatics can be completed entirely in English.
Winter semester: 31 May
Summer semester: 30 November
Integrated research and degree programmes designed for the future: The TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) unites the disciplines of Mathematics, Informatics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Our research and teaching activities range from theoretical knowledge to its application, focussing across disciplines on the major challenges of our time, such as the digital transformation. At the same time, our expertise remains firmly embedded in our core disciplines.
The Master’s in Informatics is a research-oriented degree that builds on the fundamentals of computer science you have acquired during your undergraduate studies. The programme offers a large variety of courses, and allows students to focus their studies on their preferred areas. They can specialise by choosing up to three of these areas:
Additionally, the curriculum covers an interdisciplinary project (in Mathematics, Medicine, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering) and soft skills courses.
Students acquire an advanced research competence in Informatics. The programme encourages and enables students to work independently according to high academic standards. Furthermore, students develop an understanding of an exemplary application area, with the corresponding terminology and way of thinking, and thereby acquire interdisciplinary competence.
The programme qualifies graduates to participate in a PhD programme, for leading software development projects, and for executive positions in business and management. Graduates can work in research and application in all phases of Software Engineering, from specification, design and analysis to development, implementation, and proof of correctness.
The Master's programme in Informatics is a two-year programme divided into four semesters.
Students attend advanced lectures, a lab course and a seminar, and participate in software development and research projects.
In the third semester, students have the possibility to do a second lab course and gain further practical experience, or to do their own guided research project in close cooperation with a professor.
The Master's thesis is written in the fourth semester.
It is possible to spend one or two semesters at one of our partner universities and to receive two MSc degrees (from TUM and the respective partner university), or to do intensive courses at 21 European partner universities in the framework of the ATHENS programme (Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Socrates).
Approx. 160 EUR per semester
The fee includes a basic semester ticket covering public transport in Munich.
In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of approx. 1,000 EUR per month.
For further information, see: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-informatics/.
All applicants must submit a proof of sufficient English language skills. The accepted English proofs can be found here:
https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/admission-requirements/language-certificates
Proof of German language skills is not needed for the application.
Winter semester: 31 May
Summer semester: 30 November
In order to apply at TUM, you need to open a TUMonline account: https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/webnav.ini
Our application wizard will guide you step by step through the online application procedure.
Further information: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-informatics/
Various possibilities are available for teaching/student assistantships and research assistantships at the university.
Munich is also a very good place to find internships and jobs at software companies and start-ups.
It’s not easy to find a place to live in Munich – but it’s not impossible either! The Technische Universität München (TUM) does not own any student residences, but tries to support students and staff in their search for accommodation by providing personal advice, housing listings and useful information to ensure that you can find a place to call your own.
More information here: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/accommodations
TUM has its own Career Service, which offers application checks, career counselling and a mentoring programme.
https://www.community.tum.de/en/career-service/
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