Informatics: Games Engineering (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: 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:

• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Interaction and Communication
• Hardware-aware Programming
• Numerics and Simulation
• Autonomous Systems
• Game Theory and Algorithmic Economics
• Internet Models, Technologies, Applications
• Visual Computing
• Databases and Information Systems

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.

Not mandatory, but good possibilities during lecture-free periods

• Bachelor of Science in Informatics: Games Engineering or equivalent; basic knowledge in Games Engineering is required.
• Applicants must provide a statement of reasons for their programme choice and a scientific essay
• Applicants may be invited for a selection interview by telephone
• 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

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

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.

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.

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/

• Career service offered
• Support for business creation offered

It’s not easy to find a place to live in Munich – but it’s not impossible either! 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