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Technical University of Munich

Master in Informatics: Games Engineering (MSc)

Munich, Germany Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

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.

About the Program

The Master of Science in Informatics: Games Engineering at the Technical University of Munich develops advanced skills in computer games technologies alongside two chosen lines of specialisation. Students select from the following options: 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, and Databases and Information Systems. The four-semester programme is structured around lectures, practical modules, seminars, and research, with flexibility to orient studies toward preferred sub-areas of games engineering. Supplementary elective modules cover business planning, management skills, communication, and intercultural communication. The Master's thesis is completed in the fourth semester. The programme qualifies graduates for executive roles in industry and for doctoral research. It is offered at the Technical University of Munich in Garching b. München, Germany.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 300% above the typical master's in Germany.

Median tuition for that cohort is 3,428 USD, across 1,085 programs in our catalog.

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