Informatics (Computer Science) (MSc) Technical University of Munich

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:

• Algorithms
• Computer Graphics and Vision
• Databases and Information Systems
• Digital Biology and Digital Medicine
• Engineering Software-Intensive Systems
• Formal Methods and their Applications
• Machine Learning and Analytics
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
• Robotics
• Security and Privacy
• Scientific Computing and High Performance Computing

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.

Not mandatory, but good possibilities during lecture-free periods

• Bachelor of Science in Informatics / Computer Science equivalent to the BSc Informatics at TUM
  • Applicants must provide a statement of reasons for their programme choice and a scientific essay.
• Applicants may be invited for a written test on campus.
• GRE or Gate Test mandatory for applicants with a degree from Bangladesh, China, India, Iran and Pakistan
• Preliminary documentation from uni-assist for applicants who obtained their Bachelor's degree outside Germany

For further information, see: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-informatics/

Please refer to this page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of approx. 1,500 EUR per month.

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.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition/scholarships-and-waivers

TUM has its own Career Service, which offers application checks, career counselling and a mentoring programme.
https://www.community.tum.de/en/career-service/

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.

https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/accommodations