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    Technical University of Munich

    Master in Informatics (Computer Science) (MSc)

    Munich, Germany2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About MSc Informatics (Computer Science)

    The tuition fee is 12,000 EUR per year. Applications close 31 May · 30 Nov.

    The Master of Science in Informatics at the Technical University of Munich is a research-oriented programme that builds on undergraduate computer science foundations. It covers a broad range of advanced areas, and students may specialise in up to three of the following: 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, and Scientific Computing and High Performance Computing. The curriculum also includes an interdisciplinary project in one of mathematics, medicine, business administration, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering, as well as soft skills courses. The programme spans four semesters. The first two semesters are devoted to advanced lectures, a lab course, a seminar, and software development and research projects. The third semester offers the option of a second lab course or a guided research project with a professor. The Master's thesis is completed in the fourth semester. The programme qualifies graduates for doctoral study, leading software development projects, and executive positions in business and management. It is offered at the Technical University of Munich in Garching b. München, Germany.

    About Technical University of Munich

    The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research universities, with a long tradition of innovation since its founding in 1868 and campuses across Munich and beyond. TUM’s reputation for excellence in engineering, natural sciences, medicine and business is backed by extensive partnerships with industry and research institutions globally. As a research-driven and entrepreneurial university, TUM attracts a large international student body and offers a stimulating environment for ambitious learners.

    TUM provides a broad spectrum of degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and practical application. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, integrative research centres and strong ties to technology firms and start-ups. The university’s approach combines rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on projects, fostering skills that are highly valued by employers in Europe and worldwide.

    International students are well supported through dedicated services, English-language programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, and a vibrant campus life in Munich, a city known for its cultural offerings and strong economy. Career services, industry internships and entrepreneurship support help students transition from study to professional roles. For those seeking world-class research opportunities, practical industry engagement and a cosmopolitan German campus experience, TUM is a compelling choice.

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    English Test Requirement

    C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 88 PTE Academic: 65 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 6.5

    MSc Informatics (Computer Science): Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the fees for Master in Informatics (Computer Science) (MSc)?
    Tuition: EUR 12,000 per year.
    Is Master in Informatics (Computer Science) (MSc) available online?
    This is an on-campus program at Technical University of Munich in Munich.

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