You can complete the programme 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: Games Engineering is designed to equip you with advanced skills and knowledge in the general area of computer games technologies as well as in your chosen areas of specialisation. It is a research-oriented degree that builds on the fundamentals of computer science and games engineering you have acquired during your undergraduate studies.
You can select two lines of specialisation from the following lines:
A Master's degree in Informatics: Games Engineering from TUM will enable you to work in executive positions in industry. This degree also qualifies you for a career in research (PhD).
More information here: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-informatics-games-engineering/
The Master's programme in Informatics: Games Engineering is a two-year programme divided into four semesters. It is a flexible programme that allows you to structure your studies towards your preferred sub-areas of interest in the particular area of games engineering.
You will attend lectures, practical modules, and seminars as well as carry out research. The curriculum also includes supplementary elective modules covering business planning, management skills, communicative ability, and intercultural communication.
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 or to take intensive courses at 21 European partner universities within the framework of the ATHENS programme (Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Socrates).
Approx. 160 EUR per semester
In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of approx. 1,000 EUR per month.
Further information: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-informatics-games-engineering/
All applicants must submit proof of sufficient English language skills. The accepted forms of proof can be found here:
https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/admission-requirements/language-certificates
Proof of German knowledge 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.
There are various job opportunities as teaching assistants and research assistants at the university.
Munich is also a very good place to find internships and jobs at software companies.
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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