Overview

Whilst a Bachelor's degree in Media Informatics from RWTH Aachen University typically qualifies a person to participate in large software projects, the Master's degree provides the skills needed for leadership.

Key Features

Graduates of the Media Informatics program can be expected to be technically innovative, to work as system architects, and to manage large projects.

Students who excel during the Master's program will also have the necessary qualifications to pursue a doctoral degree.

Programme Structure

The program will educate the participant to successfully master the novel technical and economic challenges at the crossroads of computer science, software engineering, next-generation communication systems, and media.

The program is also characterized by a significant proportion of research lab courses embedded in both basic and applied research of the participating Fraunhofer Institutes of Applied Information Technology (FIT) and Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS). A further lab can be done at the University, at the Fraunhofer institutes, or in cooperation with industry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering View 46 other Masters in Software Engineering in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of your transcript of records or your diploma supplement. Please submit a transcript of records with all the semesters you have studied. When you apply you have to be able to provide grades all the semesters you have studied except your last two semesters of study.

A module catalog or course descriptions of all the courses you completed in your studies. If these are available on your university’s webpage, you can also upload a PDF that shows the link to this page. If you do not, or cannot upload a module catalog, the respective Examination Board will still review your application for your eligibility for your chosen course(s) of study. Your application may however have to be rejected due to your missing module catalog.

If you are applying to start a course of study in a higher core semester: a copy of your final academic transcript.

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

There are no tuition fees at RWTH Aachen University - this applies for international students as well!

Living costs for Aachen

813 - 1131 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Media Informatics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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