Master in Media Informatics (MSc)

The MSc in Media Informatics at Saarland University sits within the Department of Computer Science, which is part of the Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC). The programme combines practical relevance with a firm grounding in underlying scientific principles, covering the analytical, creative, and practical skills needed to develop software and systems for digital media. Students take courses in media informatics and general informatics, and also receive design training through a cooperative arrangement with the University of Art and Design (HBKsaar). The programme runs over 4 semesters and is available for entry in both winter and summer semesters. Students carry out a media art and design project and complete a semester-long work experience phase in a company active in digital media, gaining direct exposure to professional practice. Soft skills seminars support the development of communication, presentation, and rhetorical skills. Participation in current research projects is also possible, which can lay the foundation for a future academic career. Students select their own course combinations within defined credit categories, without a fixed timetable. The programme is based at Saarland University in Saarbrücken, Germany.