Master of Science

Informatics: Games Engineering (MSc)

Technical University of Munich

Garching b. München, GermanyComputer Science & IT

APS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

€6,000/sem

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Master's programme that expands prior games-engineering knowledge and supports individual specialization within a research-oriented informatics curriculum focused on games engineering.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Applicants must provide a statement of reasons for their programme choice and a scientific essay. Applicants may be invited for a selection interview by telephone.
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published; admission is based on aptitude assessment.
English requirements: Proof of sufficient English is required through TUM-recognized proof, typically TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS Academic 6.5, Cambridge CAE/CPE, PTE Academic 65, or equivalent recognized proof.
German requirements: Proof of German knowledge is not needed for the application.
Accepted bachelor fields: A bachelor's degree in Informatics: Games Engineering or a similar computer-science-related course of study that is equivalent to the TUM bachelor's profile.
APS Certificate: Yes for applicants with a bachelor's degree from China, Vietnam, or India.
Thesis required: Yes
Mandatory internship: No

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: 6,000 EUR per semester for international students from third countries; otherwise none.
Semester contribution: 97.00 EUR student union fee per semester at the Garching campus.
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Tuition: 6,000 EUR per semester for international students from third countries; otherwise none. Semester contribution: 97.00 EUR student union fee per semester at the Garching campus.

Career Outcomes

A Master's degree in Informatics: Games Engineering from TUM will enable you to work in executive positions in industry. This degree also qualifies you for a career in research (PhD).

Specialisations

Computer Graphics and AnimationInteraction and CommunicationHardware-aware ProgrammingNumerics and SimulationAutonomous SystemsGame Theory and Algorithmic EconomicsInternet Models, Technologies, ApplicationsVisual ComputingDatabases and Information Systems

Typical job roles

Executive positions in industryResearch scientist (PhD)Game DeveloperGame EngineerSoftware Engineer in gamesResearch and Development in games

Target industries

Games industrySoftware companiesResearch institutions