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Informatik

Master of Science; language: German

Description

The Master's programme Informatik at TU Darmstadt gives students maximum freedom of choice in the thematic orientation of their studies. Only achievements in the basic elective areas are specified in order to guarantee the essential foundations for the individual specializations. For individual specialisation, students can choose from the entire catalogue of courses offered by the department.

On the one hand, this makes the degree programme very suitable for students who have a precise idea of their desired study content. On the other hand, the open structure also enables students with a wide range of interests to develop their own profile during their studies.

Sample module overview
Sample module overview

Information on the study programme
Module Handbook (PDF file) (opens in new tab)
Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule
Course Catalogue
Departmental programme information

Points of contact
Department of Computer Science
Office for Student Affairs
Departmental Student Advisory Service
Departmental Students' Representative Committee

Semesters 4
Language German (individual courses in English)
Start of studies Winter semester, summer semester
Internship ---
Admission requirements 1. A degree B.Sc. Informatik of TU Darmstadt (reference programme) or an equivalent degree.

2. additional requirements:
Entrance requirements verification
Competences description.
Admission procedure Provided that the admission requirements (entrance examination) are met, there are no numerical admission restrictions.
Application Online application
How and when to provide the certification of the bachelor's degree
Formal and language requirements for applicants with international qualifications
Good to know Pre-Courses & orientation week
Website for first-year students
Preparatory courses for international students
Studying from A to Z
Costs and budget

Autonome Systeme und Robotik (M.Sc.)
Computational Engineering (M.Sc.)
Computer Science, (M.Sc.)
IT-Sicherheit (M.Sc.)
Wirtschaftsinformatik, (M.Sc.)

Today, Computer Science plays an increasingly important role in research and development as operational procedures can no longer be developed and optimised without software solutions. As a result, the opportunities for computer scientists on the labor market are promising: the demand for them is rising. While most of them are in regular employment, there is also a number of self-employed computer scientists. Informatik graduates will find employment in companies of nearly all industries, in public administration, and in research. There, they develop, programme, and modify hard and software programmes, in particular in connection with complex information, communication and control systems.

Computer scientists examine, for instance, existing IT systems for their security and effectiveness. In particular, they apply their knowledge and skills to IT project management. Another one of their tasks is the realisation of new software projects in the form of technical reproduction of administrative tasks and production control. Developing databases and web-based information systems may also be part of their job description.

In times of global networking, the security of information technology is becoming increasingly important. TU scientists are dealing with questions of IT security in the profile area “Cybersecurity at TU Darmstadt – CYSEC” and at the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE, among others.

The research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Technical University of Darmstadt is internationally excellent. By providing the necessary interdisciplinarity to develop the potential of AI broadly and optimally, and thus catering to the latter's high social and economic significance, it distinguishes itself from other academic locations in Germany. AI research at Technical University of Darmstadt is strongly intertwined with cognitive science, which is bundled in the Centre for Cognitive Science.

It is important to start early in the degree programme to gain practical work experience in relevant organisations. In this way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad. Good English language skills are particularly important when it comes to the international job market.

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