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Informatics (Computer Science) • Technische Universität

München • München

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

Possibility of a double degree [http://www.in.tum.de/msc_informatics]

In cooperation with

EURECOM, Nice, France

École polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
Télécom ParisTech, Paris, France
KTH Stockholm, Sweden
Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT), Atlanta, USA
Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
Tomsk University, Russia

Joint Degree/Double
Degree

CONTACT
Double degree programmes offer qualified students the
opportunity to obtain both the TUM Master's degree in Technische Universität München
Informatics as well as a foreign Master's degree. The Department of Informatics
aim is to join together our own Master's in Informatics
with the strengths of the academic study offered by the Christine Söker
respective partners. Therefore, there are no separate Boltzmannstraße 3
courses, but the student will combine the individual 85748 Garching b. München
courses of the two universities.
A recognition of studies abroad and the examination Tel. +49 (0) 89-28 91 78 67
results of up to 30 ECTS is guaranteed. Fax. +49 (0) 89-28 91 75 85
The participants should complete usually two
semesters studying at TUM (60 ECTS), E-mail [mailto:efv@in.tum.de] »
two semesters abroad (60 ECTS), and then write a
joint Master's thesis (30 ECTS). Course website [http://www.in.tum.
Applications are possible at sixth Bachelor's semester de/msc_informatics] »
or with the start of first Master's semester.
If you did your Bachelor's outside TUM, you can only
apply in your second Master's semester, as we first Facebook
need a transcript of records of your first semester at [http://www.facebook.com/TUM.Informatik]
TUM.

Course language(s)
The English-language programme in Informatics is fully
integrated into the Department's Master's programme
in Informatics. You can complete the programme
entirely in English or participate in courses held in
German.
Submit application to
For information and to apply online, see:
http://www.in.tum.de/en/for-prospective-stude
nts/apply-for-admission/masters-programs.ht
ml [http://www.in.tum.de/en/for-prospective-st
udents/apply-for-admission/masters-program
s.html]
Once you have completed your online
Admission semester application, a list shows the documents you
have to submit in hard copy to:
Technische Universität München
Summer and winter semester
Immatrikulationsamt (Admissions Office)
Arcisstraße 21
Beginning 80333 München
Germany

Winter semester: October

Summer semester: April

Programme duration

Four semesters (two years)

Application deadline

Winter semester: 31 May

Summer semester: 30 November

Course content

The Department of Informatics of Technische

Universität München (TUM) is one of the biggest and
most renowned informatics departments in Germany.
With more than 30 professors, students can find a
competent contact partner for any subject related to
computer science.

The programme offers a large variety of courses, and

allows students to focus their studies on their preferred
areas. They can specialise by choosing up to three of
these areas:
Software Engineering
Databases and Information Systems
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Computer Graphics and Image Processing
Computer Architecture
Distributed Systems and Computer Networks
Formal Methods and their Applications
Algorithms and Scientific Computing

Additionally, the curriculum covers an interdisciplinary

project (in Mathematics, Medicine, Business
Administration, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical
Engineering), and soft skills courses.

Educational organisation

The Master's programme in Informatics is a two-year

programme divided into four semesters.
Students attend advanced lectures, a lab course and a
seminar and participate in software development and
research projects.
In the third semester, students have the possibility to
do a second lab course and gain further practical
experience or to do their own guided research project
in close cooperation with a professor.
The Master's thesis is written in the fourth semester.

Study abroad unit(s)

It is possible to spend one or two semesters at one of
our partner universities and to receive two MSc
degrees (from TUM and the respective partner
university) or to do intensive courses at 21 European
partner universities in the framework of the ATHENS
programme (Advanced Technology Higher Education
Network Socrates).

Internships

Not mandatory, but good possibilities during lecture-

free periods
Career service offered
Support for business creation offered

Forms of assessment

Assignments during the semester, exams at the end of

the semesters

ECTS credits

120

Diploma supplement

Yes

Funding of the joint

degree / double degree

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

Course-related German
language courses

Yes

Course-related English
language courses

Yes

Course objectives

The programme qualifies graduates for a PhD, for

leading software development projects, and for
executive positions in business and management.
Students acquire an advanced research competence in
Informatics. The programme encourages and enables
students to work independently according to high
academic standards. Furthermore, students develop
an understanding of an exemplary application area,
with the corresponding terminology and way of
thinking, and thereby acquire interdisciplinary
competence.
Graduates can work in research and application in all
phases of Software Engineering, from specification,
design and analysis to development, implementation,
and proof of correctness.
TUM offers talented PhD students a large number of
scholarships and positions in research projects, many
of them in the context of collaborative research with
industry.

Digital Course Module(s)

Virtual Classroom
Chats with lecturers
Wikis
Quizzes, forums

Description

The Technische Universität München (TUM) has a

Learning Management System called Moodle. Moodle
offers a variety of E-Learning elements which lecturers
and students can use according to their course
concepts and interests. Moodle offers online course
rooms for lecturers to provide learning materials as
well as many different activities for communication,
collaboration and self learning such as virtual
classrooms, quizzes, chats, and wikis. Students can
use Moodle independent of regional and temporal limits
and according to their own needs.

Tuition fees

No tuition fees

Enrolment fees

Approx. 115 EUR per semester

The fee includes a semester ticket covering public
transport in Munich.

Costs of living

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in

Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 800 EUR
per month.

Job opportunities

Various possibilities are available for teaching

assistantships and research assistantships at the
university.
Munich is also a very good place to find internships and
jobs at software companies.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills by

taking one of the following tests:
TOEFL: Internet-based test (IbT): 88; computer-based
test (CbT): 234; paper-based test (PbT): 605
IELTS: 6.5 (Academic Module)
Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations:
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
(CPE)

Academic requirements

Bachelor of Science in informatics/computer science or

equivalent
Applicants must provide a letter of motivation and an
essay. They may be invited for a selection interview by
telephone.
GRE or Gate Test for applicants with a degree from
Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, or Pakistan

For further information, see:

http://www.in.tum.de/en/for-prospective-students/apply-
for-admission/masters-programs.html [http://www.in.tu
m.de/en/for-prospective-students/apply-for-admission/
masters-programs.html]
.

Where to apply

For information and to apply online, see:

http://www.in.tum.de/en/for-prospective-students/apply-
for-admission/masters-programs.html [http://www.in.tu
m.de/en/for-prospective-students/apply-for-admission/
masters-programs.html]

Once you have completed your online application, a list

shows the documents you have to submit in hard copy
to:
Technische Universität München
Immatrikulationsamt (Admissions Office)
Arcisstraße 21
80333 München
Germany

Arrival support

TUM's International Center offers a special programme

tailored for international students, TUMinternational
(TUMi). The TUMi programme provides help and
advice for new students as well as a cultural
programme with events scheduled both prior to and
during the academic periods.
The service desk of the Student Service Center is the
first contact point for international students. We are
here to help you with issues such as applications,
enrolment, student ID cards, etc. Furthermore, we offer
various three- to six-week summer schools combining
academics with a rich menu of educational and social
activities as a foretaste of university life. For
international students who have been admitted to a
degree programme, the Student Service Center offers
a four-week pre-study course designed to help you get
started at the TUM. Students new to TUM are invited
to the service fair "Fit for TUM", which takes place
before the semester officially starts, to get an overview
of the various offerings of support services at TUM.
See:
http://www.tum.de/en/studies/international-students/ [ht
tp://www.tum.de/en/studies/international-students/]
.
Learning German: While the language of instruction for
many of TUM's postgraduate programmes is English,
learning German and thus being able to participate in
daily German life at a deeper level enriches the
experience of studying and living in Munich. TUM's
Language Centre offers language classes for students
at all levels, both prior to and during the semester: See:
http://www.sprachenzentrum.tum.de/en/startseite/ [http:
//www.sprachenzentrum.tum.de/en/startseite/]
.

Services and support for

international students

Support for international students at TUM:

http://www.tum.de/en/studies/international-students/livi
ng-in-munich/
[http://www.tum.de/en/studies/international-students/livi
ng-in-munich/]

International student adviser at the department:

http://www.in.tum.de/en/international-
affairs/international-degree-students.html [http://www.in
.tum.de/en/international-affairs/international-degree-stu
dents.html]

The department's "International Café" hosts regular

events:
http://www.in.tum.de/en/current-students/student-life/int
ernational-events/photos.html [http://www.in.tum.de/en/
current-students/student-life/international-events/photo
s.html]

The department's mentoring programme matches

incoming international students with current TUM
students:
http://www.in.tum.de/en/current-students/student-life/mi
nga-international-student-mentor-program.html
[http://www.in.tum.de/en/current-students/student-life/m
inga-international-student-mentor-program.html]

Accommodation

It is not easy to find a place to live in Munich - but it is

not impossible either! TUM supports students and
employees in their search for accommodation,
providing personal advice, in-house listings and useful
information to ensure that you can quickly find a place
to call your own. See:
http://www.tum.de/en/university-life/accommodations/ [
http://www.tum.de/en/university-life/accommodations/]
.
With high rents and not enough rooms in halls of
residence, the Munich rental market is one of the most
competitive in Germany - especially for students. The
city boasts over 1.4 million inhabitants, with more
people moving to Munich every year - many of them
attracted by the excellent study opportunities that
Munich has to offer.
Student halls of residence usually offer affordable
accommodation for students. The Munich Student
Union runs most of these halls of residence. For more
information, see:
http://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/accommod
ation/ [http://www.studentenwerk-
muenchen.de/en/accommodation/]
.

Course website

www.in.tum.de/msc_informatics
[http://www.in.tum.de/msc_informatics]

About the university

Technische Universität München (TUM) is one of

Europe's leading technical universities for research. Its
unparalleled choice of subjects covers engineering, the
natural and life sciences, medicine, economics, and
education. No university in Germany offers such a
wide-ranging combination.
TUM capitalises on its unique advantages by
promoting multidisciplinarity in research and teaching.
It focusses on the following strategic areas: Health &
Nutrition, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment &
Climate, Information & Communications, Mobility &
Infrastructure. At the same time, it seeks answers to
pressing questions about the social aspects of new
technologies.
As an entrepreneurial university, TUM fosters close
relationships with major industrial corporations. The
university inspires and empowers its students and
researchers to think and act like entrepreneurs. It also
systematically supports patent applications and start-
ups.
The university supports the diverse talents of its
students and staff. Its top-class course offering has a
strong research character. Meanwhile, TUM offers
individual support through the "Young Academy"
programme for its most dedicated young students, and
with mentoring and career advice as well as exchange
opportunities with more than 150 partnerships
worldwide, complemented by about 300 Erasmus
partner institutions. The TUM Graduate School gives
doctoral students the chance to obtain cross-
disciplinary qualifications. With its tenure track system,
TUM is setting new standards in the German higher
education sector. Under this system, young professors
are rewarded with attractive career prospects if they
meet high performance standards.
TUM is an international university with a high
proportion of foreign students and researchers. It offers
more than 20 courses in English. With the
establishment of TUM Asia in Singapore, it became the
first German university with an overseas campus. It
also has locations in Brussels, Cairo, Mumbai, Beijing,
and São Paulo.
TUM was awarded the title of "University of
Excellence" in 2006 and 2012 in recognition of its drive
 for innovations and reform. In international rankings, it
regularly places among the best universities in
Germany.

Total number of students

39,000

Total percentage of
international students

22 %

About the city

Munich is a city with a cosmopolitan, international

outlook. In all areas of life - from business to science,
culture to sports, nightlife to nature - people from all
over the world are drawn to Munich's creative,
dynamic, happening lifestyle. Counted among the
world's most liveable cities, Munich is a bustling yet
safe and clean metropolis of 1.4 million, offering an
enviable range of leisure activities. Whether you are
into mountain sports, concerts, arts, relaxing at a
nearby lake, or watching FC Bayern play soccer, it's all
at your doorstep.
TUM's main campus is located right in the middle of
the city's museum quarter. You can go straight from a
conference at a major company's HQ to the peaceful
expanse of the "English Garden", one of the largest
city centre parks in the world. Together with the Isar
River, it provides extensive "green oases" in the city,
attracting locals and tourists, sports enthusiasts and
people taking a stroll, surfers on the Eisbach and
cyclists. Germany's largest university sports community
is based in the Olympic Park. From the roof terrace of
TUM's city campus, the Alps sometimes look close
enough to touch. And the clear waters of the Bavarian
lakes are just an hour away.
This prosperous city is also home to several renowned
global companies such as Siemens and BMW. It is well
known as a technology hub boasting excellent job and
internship opportunities. Situated in the heart of
Europe, with outstanding flight and train connections,
Munich is an excellent base to explore Germany's nine
European neighbours and beyond.

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