Computer Science for Digital Media

This English-language master's introduces students to current research in interactive digital media and combines research-oriented computer science training with project-based work. The programme covers topics such as media security, data mining, machine learning, visual analytics, mobile media, computer vision, and visualisation.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

The official application page requires English at CEFR B2. Accepted proof includes a completed English-language bachelor's degree in an English-speaking country, TOEFL iBT 85 or higher, TOEFL CBT 213 or higher, IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE).

German requirements

German level A1 recommended but not required.

Accepted bachelor fields

Relevant bachelor's degrees include computer science, computer engineering, media informatics, information technology, software engineering, mathematics, or another technical or scientific programme with a computer science focus.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

340.20 EUR for first-semester students and new enrolments in summer semester 2026 according to the current official university semester-contribution page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 340.20 EUR for first-semester students and new enrolments in summer semester 2026 according to the current official university semester-contribution page.

Graduates find employment in telecommunications, gaming, entertainment, social media, content processing, cybersecurity, manufacturing R&D, research institutes (e.g., Fraunhofer), universities, and pursue doctoral studies.

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  University of Freiburg

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• 2

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• 3

  Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

  Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

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• 4

  Human-Centred Intelligent Systems (HCIS)

  RWTH Aachen University

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