English is the main teaching language, and participants can choose to write the Master's thesis in English or German.
International applications are very welcome. Application deadlines are:
The Department of Computer Science is one of the best computer science departments in Germany (CHE ranking) and part of the Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC).
One of the defining features of Saarland University's MSc programme in Media Informatics is that it combines practical relevance with a firm grounding in the underlying scientific principles. Students acquire the analytical, creative, and practical skills that are needed to develop software and systems used in digital media. Students also receive training in the necessary design skills through a cooperative arrangement with Saarland's University of Art and Design (HBKsaar).
Students take courses in media informatics and informatics. They carry out a media art and design project and also spend a practical work experience phase in a company active in the field.
Soft skill seminars are also offered. These seminars allow students to develop their communication, presentation, and rhetorical skills while consolidating and applying the theoretical knowledge acquired in the taught courses. During the semester-long work experience phase, students gain insight into and an understanding of the professional world of digital media and multimedia technologies. The project-based curriculum enables students to hone their practical media skills and encourages interdisciplinary teamwork. Students are also provided with an opportunity to participate in current research projects and thus lay the foundation for a future academic career.
https://saarland-informatics-campus.de/en/studium-studies/master-english/
Students are free to choose courses according to their preferences, but have to obtain credit points from certain categories. There is no fixed timetable for courses. Students have to obtain credit points from project work, too.
A media informatics project is mandatory (one semester).
Students only have to pay an administrative fee of 280 EUR per semester. This includes a pass for free public transport throughout the state of Saarland, payment of premiums for insurance coverage and access to university facilities. This entitles students to eat at the university canteens at reduced prices.
There are no tuition fees, and the cost of living in this smaller city with a vibrant cultural scene is moderate.
You need about 900 EUR per month to cover personal expenses (including accommodation).
Local and national scholarship programmes are available, for example, the "Deutschlandstipendium".
Bachelor's degree in media informatics, computer science, or a related field
Online application form including the following:
English proficiency at level C1 is essential. Standardised test results (TOEFL, IELTS or CPE) are required. Exceptions are only made for native speakers from Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA and those who hold a degree from a university in these countries.
International applications are very welcome. Application deadlines are:
https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/study/programmes/master/media-informatics.html
Jobs as tutors and research assistants are available in the department and cooperating institutes each semester. Openings are posted on bulletin boards and on our websites.
Additionally, check out the career portal of Saarland University: https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/institution/career-center.html.
Also check out the welcome centre's guide for general information on working in Germany: https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/global/welcome-center/living-working.
You can choose between student accommodation or private housing in the city centre, for example. More information on accommodation in Saarbruecken can be found here.: https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/global/welcome-center/accommodation.html.
The International Office provides support in finding accommodation and registering with university and resident authorities and organises social and intercultural tutoring.
Saarland University offers a special support and guidance service for our international students and visiting scholars. Aside from welcoming new foreign students to the university, we organise excursions and cultural events where students and scholars from abroad can meet German students and colleagues. We also provide support in dealing with official and administrative matters. To encourage interaction between German and international students, the international office also runs a successful peer mentoring programme called "you and me".
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