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Postgraduate · Computer Science & IT · 📍 Munich, Germany
MSc Informatics
Technical University of Munich
- Duration
- 2 years Full-time
- Next intake
- October 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- €6,000 / year
Since winter 2024/25 TUM charges non-EU students €4,000–€6,000 per semester depending on the programme — confirm the exact fee for this master's
Course overview
TUM's Department of Informatics is the largest in Germany and consistently the country's highest-ranked for computer science, with research groups in formal methods, robotics, security and machine learning feeding directly into the taught modules.
The degree is fully English-taught and built around elective depth: you choose two specialisation areas rather than following a fixed path, and Munich's employer cluster — BMW, Siemens, Google, SAP and a dense startup scene — sits on the doorstep.
Key modules
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Software Engineering for Distributed Systems
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Formal Methods and Verification
- Master's Thesis
Entry requirements
Academic
A bachelor's degree in informatics or a closely related subject with a strong grounding in algorithms, theoretical computer science and programming; entry runs through TUM's aptitude assessment.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall
- PTE Academic: 59 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ October 2026
- 🗓️ April 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Germany.
- Software Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Systems Architect
- Security Consultant
- Research Engineer
Post-study work in Germany: Up to 18 months. Read the Germany student visa guide.
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MSc Informatics: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for MSc Informatics at Technical University of Munich?
A bachelor's degree in informatics or a closely related subject with a strong grounding in algorithms, theoretical computer science and programming; entry runs through TUM's aptitude assessment. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 88 overall; PTE Academic 59 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does MSc Informatics cost?
Since winter 2024/25 TUM charges non-EU students €4,000–€6,000 per semester depending on the programme — confirm the exact fee for this master's Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start MSc Informatics?
This course has intakes in October 2026, April 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.