Master of Science in Media Informatics
Explore human-centred design, software engineering, and interactive digital technologies at the University of Regensburg.
Best for:Best for Bachelor's graduates in computer science or media informatics seeking an advanced, interdisciplinary Master's degree in interactive digital technologies.
Overview
The Master of Science in Media Informatics at the University of Regensburg provides an advanced, interdisciplinary curriculum focused on understanding, designing, and developing interactive digital systems. Offered in both full-time and part-time formats, the programme combines theoretical foundations in human-centred computing with hands-on project work, software engineering, and flexible elective options. Students are expected to engage in rigorous coursework, collaborative labs, and independent research leading to a Master's thesis. Graduates are well-prepared for technical and innovative careers across the technology sector, research institutions, and digital industries.
What you'll do
- Complete core modules in software engineering, project management, and interactive systems engineering
- Participate in lectures, accompanying labs, seminars, and project-based teamwork
- Design, prototype, and evaluate innovative digital technologies and applications
- Conduct independent research within human-centred computing and prepare scientific presentations
- Select and complete elective modules from specialized areas such as game engineering or AI-driven methods
- Execute and defend an independent Master's thesis as the culmination of the degree
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree with a final grade of 2.5 or better (or at least 138 ECTS with a provisional grade of 2.5 or better)
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 CEFR level or equivalent official certificate such as IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79
Instruction: English
- Completed academic credits in media informatics or computer science amounting to at least 54 ECTS
- Demonstrated foundational programming knowledge and software development capability
- Ability to engage in project-oriented teamwork and independent scientific inquiry
- Academic competency to meet rigorous university examination standards
- Open to international and domestic applicants meeting academic admission criteria
- Applicants with degrees outside of Germany must submit a preliminary documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
- Applicants from non-Lisbon Recognition Convention countries must provide GRE General Test scores
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How to apply
Deadline: 1 June for winter semester / 1 December for summer semester
Applicants must submit their application materials through the UR Campus Portal during the designated application periods. Non-German degree holders must first obtain a preliminary documentation (VPD) via uni-assist and upload it alongside proof of English language proficiency and academic transcripts.
- CV
- BSc transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- uni-assist VPD (for non-German degrees)
- GRE test scores (if applicable)
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