Information Engineering Technical University of Munich

New digital technologies provide companies with ever-greater possibilities for gathering, linking and evaluating information. To take advantage of novel technologies, like intelligent products, companies need skilled professionals for the design and implementation of linked, end-to-end IT systems. Information engineering considers the entire chain from the sensor to the IT system through to the business model, making it an essential field of expertise for the digital transformation. The end-to-end design of a cyber-physical business system to solve complex socio-technical problems requires the integration of expertise from the fields of sensor technology, information systems and business models, which come from different disciplines.

The aim of the four-semester Master's degree course in Information Engineering is to prepare students for the role of the innovation-driven, research-qualified information engineer who can design cyber-physical business systems from the sensor to the IT system to the business model. The Master's degree in Information Engineering builds on and deepens the skills acquired in the Bachelor's degree in Information Engineering (or Informatics/Industrial Engineering). The degree qualifies students for further academic education in the context of a doctorate (research qualification).

The MSc in Information Engineering programme consists of compulsory and elective modules.

As part of the compulsory area of ​​fundamentals in information engineering, you will deepen your information-engineering knowledge in machine learning and the advanced topics of software engineering modules. You will learn more in an information engineering seminar and in the advanced practical course on information engineering.

The largest elective module area is information engineering. During this module, you will have the opportunity to delve deeper into certain areas based on your interests. You will add further elective modules in the areas of management and economics and ethics in information engineering.

Applicants need to provide:

1. Degree certificate and diploma or subject and grade transcript of studies to date of the first degree
2. Curriculum of the first degree
3. Curricular analysis: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-information-engineering/
4. Resumé (in English)
5. Letter of motivation
6. Essay — topics here: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-information-engineering/
7. Verification of English language skills (certificate accepted by TUM / Bachelor's thesis in English)

All applicants who did not obtain their qualification for postgraduate studies (usually a Bachelor’s degree) at a German university have to hand in a so called VPD: Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) of uni-assist

Additional documents, which only have to be handed in by applicants with a BSc degree from certain countries:

• Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh:
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Vietnam:
  • Akademische Prüfstelle Certificate (APS)
• China, India:  
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • Akademische Prüfstelle Certificate (APS)

More information: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-information-engineering/

This degree programme only charges the basic student union fee. It does not charge any tuition fees: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/campus-heilbronn

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Heilbronn, we recommend a budget amounting to at least 1,000 EUR per month for accommodation, living, health insurance, books, and other expenses.

The city of Heilbronn and the Heilbronn-Franken region are home to a large number of family businesses. Many of these specialised firms have achieved top positions in world markets from their location right here. These "hidden champions" have a high demand for employees – which means that students will have excellent job prospects already during their studies.

As an international student in Germany, you may choose to support yourself during your studies by finding a job. Depending on the type of visa you hold and the length of your programme (i.e. summer versus semester/year), you will be eligible to work a maximum of 120 days per year or part-time work for 240 days per year. In addition, you can work as a student assistant at the university. Working in the private sector is limited to 20 hours per week for students. You may work more hours during semester breaks.

• Information on funding and financial aid for Heilbronn students: https://chn.tum.de/campus/student-services/financing-your-studies 
• Information for all TUM students: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/scholarships/ 

As a student at one of the leading technical universities in the world, you have a wealth of career opportunities available to you during and after your studies:

• TUM supports alumni, students and doctoral candidates throughout their lives when it comes to careers: www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-information-engineering/career-infos.
• The Heilbronn Campus Founders, our start-up and co-innovation hub on site in Heilbronn, provide holistic support needed on your entrepreneurial journey: https://campusfounders.de.
• "UnternehmerTUM" (the Centre for Innovation and Business Creation at TUM) can advise you on how to create your own company in Germany: www.unternehmertum.de/en.

• Accommodation in Heilbronn is typically more affordable and easier to find than in large and expensive cities such as Munich. Here you can find an overview of rent levels in Heilbronn (available in many different languages): https://www.heilbronn.de/bauen-wohnen/wohnen/mietspiegel.html.
• Furthermore, there are several private student dormitories.
• Our Student Service Point will support you with finding accommodation: https://chn.tum.de/campus/student-services.