Media Informatics

Universitat Regensburg · Regensburg, Germany

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Study mode: full-time part-time (study alongside work)
Campus: Regensburg
Apply by: Register by 1 June 2027 + 1 more
Starts: Winter and summer semester

Universitat Regensburg does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €16,600 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements: If you want to study the MSc Media Informatics at the University of Regensburg, you should have: A Bachelor's degree with a final grade of 2.5 or better (or at least 138 ECTS in your current Bachelor's degree with a provisional final grade of 2.5 or better) If you have not already studied media informatics or computer science in your Bachelor's degree, but are burning with interest in media informatics, you can be admitted if you fulfil the other requirements. Completed credits from the field of media informatics amounting to 54 ECTS (With a total of 30 ECTS from media informatics including 6 ECTS in programming, you can be conditionally admitted.) Proof of English at level B2 CEFR or a Bachelor's thesis written in English If the language of instruction during your studies was English, you will still need to provide proof of language proficiency (language test certificate or thesis). Only applicants with English as their first language are exempt from providing proof of English language skills. In this case, it is sufficient to upload a copy of your passport. If you are pursuing or have completed your first university degree (Bachelor’s) outside of Germany , you must submit a preli
English language requirement: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 79 PTE Academic: 59 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement: No minimum language level required (proficiency assessment via test or interview)
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 1 June The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 15 October - 1 December
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About this programme

The Master’s in Media Informatics programme offers an advanced and interdisciplinary approach to understanding, designing, and developing interactive digital technologies . Students explore how humans engage with digital systems and learn to create applications that are both technically robust and user‑centred. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with hands‑on project work , enabling students to gain expertise in areas such as user experience design, software engineering, interactive media technologies, and data‑driven methods . A key feature of the programme is its high degree of flexibility . Students can tailor their studies to their academic interests and professional ambitions by selecting from a broad range of elective modules. These include topics such as Usability Engineering, Game Engineering, Digital Humanities, Explainable and Generative AI , as well as advanced courses in Computer Science, Data Science , and related fields. The programme also supports international mobility, allowing students to integrate a semester abroad into their studies. Graduates leave the programme with a strong methodological background and the ability to conceptualise, prototype, and evaluate innovative digital solutions . They gain experience in interdisciplinary teamwork , research‑oriented thinking , and the practical implementation of interactive systems . This combination of skills prepares them for careers in research institutions, the tech industry, the creative sector,