M.Sc. German 4 Semesters

Informatik (Hauptfach)

Universität Trier Trier, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2026

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Trier

Intakes per Year

IELTS

IELTS (or IELTS Academic Online) total score at least 6.5 - English-taught Masters (ETM)

German Requirement

German-taught programmes: sufficient German by the end of the application period via DSD I...

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Universität Trier

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition fees, semester contribution approx. 310 EUR

Non-EU / International

tuition:: No tuition fees, semester contribution approx. 310 EUR

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Universität Trier, an Universitäten in Trier, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Informatik (Hauptfach), spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 (German-taught programme)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

ETM applicants must prove English at C1-equivalent level with a test taken within the last three years: IELTS / IELTS Academic Online 6.5+, UNIcert III, Cambridge CAE, or TOEFL 215 computer-based / 550 paper-based / 80 internet-based (code 9208; results must be sent directly from TOEFL - Test Taker Score Report not sufficient). A mode-of-instruction letter is NOT sufficient. Exemptions: nationals of Great Britain/Northern Ireland/Ireland/USA/Canada/Australia/New Zealand/Malta; two years of full-time English-taught study within the past two years in those countries; five school years of English plus at least 5 points in English at Abitur level (Germany and Luxembourg only).

German Language

German-taught programmes: sufficient German by the end of the application period via DSD II, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, TestDaF TDN 4 in all four parts, Goethe C2 GDS, Feststellungspruefung (German part passed) or DSH-2/DSH-3. Without one of these, a completed B2 certificate must be submitted with the application and qualifying applicants are invited to the obligatory DSH exam at Trier (three attempts on consecutive dates; DSH-2 required to enrol; no preparation courses offered by the university). Applicants from German-speaking countries/regions and holders of a German HZB are exempt.

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Application Periods

Semester

Locations

Trier

Subject Groups

Computer Science & IT

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Trier welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Informatik (Hauptfach) in Trier. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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