Artificial Intelligence and Health Informatics (MSc) Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 15 July 2027 (winter semester)
- Language level required
- English: B2German: A2
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Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MSc
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Part-time (study alongside work)
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
English
Programme description
In the first semester, you will gain a strong foundation in key subject areas such as Medicine and Nursing, Medical Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, and Strategy and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare. You will also develop essential methodological skills that prepare you for interdisciplinary work in this dynamic field.
In the second semester, you will deepen your understanding of data processing, process design, and the ethical and regulatory frameworks of healthcare. Alongside your courses, you will work on a project-based assignment, applying your knowledge to a practical research question.
The third semester focuses on advanced data analysis and the responsible management of AI systems and health data. You will explore a hands-on topic and have the opportunity to develop your own innovative ideas and solutions for real-world challenges in healthcare.
In the fourth semester, you will independently tackle a complex research topic within Medical Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, or Strategy and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare. You will first build the methodological and organisational basis for your Master’s thesis before developing and completing your own research project — demonstrating your ability to approach a specialised problem with scientific rigour, think critically, and present your results with confidence.
Programme structure
First semester
- Health Practice
- Health Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Strategy and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare
Second semester
- Health Data Engineering
- Health Process Management
- AI Ethics and Regulations in Healthcare
- AI/Health Innovation Project I
- Elective Module I
Third semester
- Health Data Analytics
- AI Governance and Health Data Governance
- AI/Health Innovation Project II
- Elective Module II
Fourth semester
- Master's thesis seminar
- Master's thesis
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Language training provided
- Training in intercultural skills
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
2 May 2027
|
15 July 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
- Admission requirements in accordance with the university-wide enrolment regulations
- Completed university degree with at least 210 ECTS credits in one of the following degree programmes (examples): Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Digital Health, as specified in the annex to the programme regulations
- If you hold a Bachelor’s degree with only 180 ECTS credits, the remaining 30 ECTS credits must be compensated by providing evidence of one of the following:
- Co-authorship of a research publication (research paper) in German or English, or
- At least six months of full-time, verifiable professional experience after completion of the Bachelor’s degree in a role relevant to the programme’s content (to be demonstrated by employment contract and/or reference letters).
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from an institution outside the Lisbon Convention must successfully complete a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
- Language requirements
- English level B2 for all applicants
- German level A2 (for international applicants)
- Besides English-taught elective modules, German-taught elective modules are available (second/third semester). For these, German B2 level is required — which you can acquire during your first semester. This is not an admission requirement.
- This degree programme has unrestricted admission.
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
UNIcert® Deutsch
|
Total: UNIcert® Basis
|
telc Deutsch
|
Total: telc Deutsch A2
|
ÖSD Zertifikat
|
Total: A2
|
onSET Deutsch
|
Total: A2
|
Goethe-Zertifikat
|
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat A2
|
Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD)
|
Total: Deutsches Sprachdiplom A2
Reading: A2
Listening: A2
Writing: A2
Speaking: A2
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
UNIcert® English
|
Total: UNIcert® II
|
TOEIC
|
Total: 785 / 990
Reading: 385 / 495
Listening: 400 / 495
Writing: 150 / 200
Speaking: 160 / 200
|
TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026)
|
Total: 4 / 6
Reading: 4 / 6
Listening: 4 / 6
Writing: 4 / 6
Speaking: 4 / 6
|
TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026)
|
Total: 72 / 120
Reading: 18 / 30
Listening: 17 / 30
Writing: 17 / 30
Speaking: 20 / 30
|
TOEFL iBT (since 2026)
|
Total: 4 / 6
Reading: 4 / 6
Listening: 4 / 6
Writing: 4 / 6
Speaking: 4 / 6
|
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
|
Total: 72 / 120
Reading: 18 / 30
Listening: 17 / 30
Writing: 17 / 30
Speaking: 20 / 30
|
TOEFL Essentials
|
Total: 8 / 12
Reading: 8 / 12
Listening: 8 / 12
Writing: 8 / 12
Speaking: 8 / 12
|
telc English
|
Total: telc English B2-C1 University
|
PTE Academic
|
Total: 59 / 90
|
onSET English
|
Total: B2
|
ISE Digital
|
Total: 80 / 150
|
ISE (paper edition)
|
Total: ISE II
|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 5.5 / 9
|
Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC)
|
Total: B2 Business Vantage
|
Cambridge English Qualifications
|
Total: B2 First
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
The administration fees for enrolment are around 100 EUR per semester. You will be informed of the exact amount with your letter of acceptance.
Cost of living
Taking all aspects of daily life into account, students have to expect expenses of approximately 1,000 EUR per month.
Scholarships and financing information
Graduation scholarship "STIBET" (scholarship for Bachelor's and Master's students in need, only in the last semester while writing the Master's thesis), DAAD Prize (award for one outstanding international student per year)
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
- Buddy programme
Contact for application, admission, enrolment:
application@hnu.de
General study counselling, e.g. for study orientation, study planning:
studienberatung@hnu.de
Contact after enrolment (tips for housing, social life, funding and formalities in Germany):
incoming@hnu.de
The International Office of HNU is there for international students' questions and problems.
You can find detailed information here.
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Career advisory services
Information can be found here: https://www.hnu.de/en/studies/counselling-services/career-service.
About us
Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
The University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm (HNU) is an international business school for innovation, sustainable entrepreneurship and digital transformation.
We educate...
- internationally experienced,
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future shapers.
Intensive cooperation with companies in a dynamic economic region and the competence of the professors stand for high quality in applied research, practice-oriented teaching and innovative transfer.
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