Overview

The postgraduate Information Systems degree you can tailor to your interests

The Information Systems programme at the University of Passau is characterised by a challenging, interdisciplinary, highly customisable syllabus. The programme has been designed by academics who are leading researchers in their fields together with industry leaders looking to equip graduates with the right skillsets to prepare their organisations for the future. It is up to you to decide which aspects are most aligned with your career plans.

Choice and flexibility: In the master's programme, you choose your major and minors to create your individual competence profile. Your choices are not even limited to business or computer science: you can even sign up for classes from the entire range of master's courses at the University of Passau that match your chosen profile. This is unique for a degree programme in Information Systems.
Outstanding teaching quality and student experience: in Germany’s CHE University Rankings, the Master Information Systems at the University of Passau has been rated in the “top tier” of national ranking results. Meanwhile, in Germany's StudyCheck web portal for university degrees, students have given the University of Passau the best reviews score in Bavaria (1st in Bavaria, 6th in Germany), resulting in Passau being awarded a "Top University Award 2025".
Topical and research-oriented: Our professors and lecturers are distinguished researchers at the forefront of their fields. You’ll learn about the latest developments. You’ll be able to participate directly in research projects when you join the seminars and write your thesis.
Excellent staff-student ratio: Courses at the University of Passau are not overcrowded. Professors can therefore respond to the students individually and are available to answer questions and other student concerns. With a total of four Information Systems Chairs and one teaching unit, the programme offers one of the best staff-student ratios in Germany.
Internationality and double degree options: You can complete the Master’s programme entirely through English-taught classes if you wish, and there are two double degree options available, in Turku, Finland and Chennai, India.

Accreditation

As a degree programme offered by a public Bavarian research university, the degree programme is fully accredited through system accreditation.

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Programme Structure

The programme combines solid methodological foundations with flexible specialisation options to suit your interests and career goals.

You’ll begin with core modules in Methodological Foundations, followed by a compulsory seminar and a master’s thesis in Information Systems. You will choose at least one Major – Artificial Intelligence & Data-Driven Business and/or Information Systems Management – and tailor the rest of your studies with options including the second major, one or two Minors, or General Studies modules from across the University.

Minors include fields such as Business Taxation, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Sustainability and more. You may also enhance your profile with language courses from our Language Centre.

Your chosen specialisations will be listed on your degree certificate, showcasing your unique academic journey and expertise.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Passau, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration Business Information Systems Artificial Intelligence View 14 other Masters in Business Information Systems in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you need an undergraduate degree based on at least three years of study in information systems or a related field. The degree must include at least 60 ECTS credits (or equivalent) in information systems subjects. Of these, up to 40 ECTS credits may be in economics subjects and up to 40 ECTS credits may be in computer science subjects.

You must have completed your degree with a minimum overall grade of 2.7 (or equivalent) or be among the top 50% of graduates of your cohort.

You will also need to prvide proof of English language proficiency at level B2 CEFR.

Applicants who have not obtained their university degree in a signatory state of the Lisbon Convention must additionally prove their eligibility by passing the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of at 600 points (10th Edition) or 565 points (Focus Edition).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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Citizens or residents

Free

Living costs

Passau

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

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