Information Engineering Technical University of Munich
- Degree
- Master's
- Language of instruction
- English
- International support
- See details below
First impressions
- Location
Heilbronn
- Intake
Winter and summer semester
- Duration
4 semesters
- Study structure
Full-time
- Mode of study
Fully on-site
- Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
- Application deadline
- 1 February to 31 May (winter semester)
- 1 September to 30 November (summer semester)
General information
About the course
Degree
Master of Science
Course location
Heilbronn
Language of instruction
English
Languages
English
Description
New digital technologies provide companies with ever-greater possibilities for gathering, linking and evaluating information. To take advantage of novel technologies, like intelligent products, companies need skilled professionals for the design and implementation of linked, end-to-end IT systems. Information engineering considers the entire chain from the sensor to the IT system through to the business model, making it an essential field of expertise for the digital transformation. The end-to-end design of a cyber-physical business system to solve complex socio-technical problems requires the integration of expertise from the fields of sensor technology, information systems and business models, which come from different disciplines.
The aim of the four-semester Master's degree course in Information Engineering is to prepare students for the role of the innovation-driven, research-qualified information engineer who can design cyber-physical business systems from the sensor to the IT system to the business model. The Master's degree in Information Engineering builds on and deepens the skills acquired in the Bachelor's degree in Information Engineering (or Informatics/Industrial Engineering). The degree qualifies students for further academic education in the context of a doctorate (research qualification).
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Duration
4 semesters
Intake
Winter and summer semester
Mode of study
Fully on-site
Application deadline
- 1 February to 31 May (winter semester)
- 1 September to 30 November (summer semester)
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Further details
Course organisation
The MSc in Information Engineering programme consists of compulsory and elective modules.
As part of the compulsory area of fundamentals in information engineering, you will deepen your information-engineering knowledge in machine learning and the advanced topics of software engineering modules. You will learn more in an information engineering seminar and in the advanced practical course on information engineering.
The largest elective module area is information engineering. During this module, you will have the opportunity to delve deeper into certain areas based on your interests. You will add further elective modules in the areas of management and economics and ethics in information engineering.
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s) outside Germany
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Costs & requirements
Costs
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
This degree programme does not charge any tuition fees.
https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/campus-heilbronn
No fees beside the basic student union fee and the fee for the semester ticket
Costs of living
In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Heilbronn, we recommend a budget amounting to at least 900 to 1,000 EUR per month for accommodation, living, health insurance, books, and other expenses.
Requirements
Academic admission requirements
Language requirements
English language certificate: https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-information-engineering/
Application deadline
- 1 February to 31 May (winter semester)
- 1 September to 30 November (summer semester)
Submit application
In order to apply at TUM, you need to open a TUMonline account: https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/webnav.ini.
Our application wizard will guide you step by step through the online application procedure.
For more information, see: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application-and-acceptance/online-application/.
Financing information
Funding opportunities within the institution
Information on funding and financial aid can be found on our website at: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/scholarships/.
Possibility of finding part-time employment
The city of Heilbronn and the Heilbronn-Franken region are home to a large number of family businesses. Many of these specialised firms have achieved top positions in world markets from their location right here. These "hidden champions" have a high demand for employees – which means that students will have excellent job prospects already during their studies.
As an international student in Germany, you may choose to support yourself during your studies by finding a job. Depending on the type of visa you hold and the length of your programme (i.e. summer versus semester/year), you will be eligible to work a maximum of 120 days per year or part-time work for 240 days per year. In addition, you can work as a student assistant ("Hiwi") at the School of Computation, Information and Technology. Work in the private sector is limited to 20 hours per week for students. You may work more hours during semester breaks.
Additional support
Accommodation
Accommodation in Heilbronn is typically more affordable and easier to find than in large and expensive cities such as Munich. You can find an overview of average rents in Heilbronn (in German) here: https://www.heilbronn.de/bauen-wohnen/wohnen/mietspiegel.html.
Furthermore, there are several private student dormitories.
For more information, please refer to our website: https://www.mgt.tum.de/campuses/heilbronn/living-in-heilbronn.
Career advisory services
As a student at one of the leading technical universities in the world, you have a wealth of career opportunities available to you during and after your studies:
- The School of Computation, Information and Technology at TUM cultivates subject-specific job databases, regularly updated with new offers.
- TUM’s Career Service offers career guidance and planning services for all students at the university, including workshops, advising, and on-campus interview events.
- On the TUM Recruiting Portal, you can find postings for internships, thesis research, temporary jobs, doctoral positions, full-time jobs, and more.
- "UnternehmerTUM" (the Centre for Innovation and Business Creation at TUM) can advise you on how to create your own company in Germany.
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
See details below
Contact
Technical University of Munich
School of Computation, Information and Technology
Leonie Kontusch
Bildungscampus 2
74076 Heilbronn
Tel.: +49 713126418999