M.Sc. German 4 Semesters

Informatik

Technische Universität Dresden Dresden, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2028

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

300 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

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Programme Start

winter semester, summer semester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

German-taught programmes require one of, submitted WITH the application: DSH 2; TestDaF wi...

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Technische Universität Dresden, an Universitäten in Dresden, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Informatik, spanning 4 semesters (300 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). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in winter semester, summer semester. 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

No university-wide IELTS minimum is published; each English-taught Master programme defines its own proof of English (typically CEFR B2). Example from the official pages: Hydro Science and Engineering M.Sc. requires English at B2 level, proven e.g. by Abitur certificate, UNIcert, TOEFL or IELTS; International Relations M.A. requires B2 (e.g. TOEFL iBT, UNIcert II, FCE, or a degree fully taught in English). Applicants must check the specific programme's requirements in the SINS system.

German Language

German-taught programmes require one of, submitted WITH the application: DSH 2; TestDaF with at least 4 in all sections; DSD II; German exam within the assessment test (Feststellungspruefung); Goethe-Institut C2; telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule (very good/good/satisfactory); German Abitur or >= 4 years at a German-speaking school. To be admitted only to the DSH examination instead: C1 certificate, or B2 + evidence of further course up to C1, or DSH 1, or TestDaF 2x3+2x4, or telc C1 Hochschule 'sufficient'. For the preparatory German course (Propaedeutikum) / Studienkolleg: B2 certificate, or B1 (+ current participation certificate of a B2 course), or TestDaF 4x3. Applicants for International Relations (BA+MA), Medicine, Dentistry, Midwifery, Psychology (clinical) M.Sc., Medical Radiation Sciences M.Sc. must already prove sufficient German WITH their application (no DSH-exam route). Without any German skills, direct application is not possible unless applying for an English-taught master.

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Application Periods

Bewerbungsfristen für deutsche Studienbewerber:innen und Bildungsinländer:innen 1. Fachsemester

Bewerbungszeitraum 1. Juni

Bewerbungszeitraum (Wintersemester) 1. Juni

Bewerbungszeitraum (Sommersemester) 1. Dezember

Bewerbungsfristen für internationale Studienbewerber:innen 1. Fachsemester

Bewerbungszeitraum Nicht-EU-Bewerber:innen 1. April

Bewerbungszeitraum EU-Bewerber:innen 1. April

Bewerbungszeitraum für Studienvorbereitung (Wintersemester) 1. April

Bewerbungszeitraum für Studienvorbereitung (Sommersemester) 1. Oktober

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

• BA in the area(s) of Geoinformatics, Geodesy and Geoinformation, Cartography and Geomedia technology, Geography, Computer science or Media computer science or a comparable degree of• English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (proof e.g. by a certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification with language level B2, a certificate of a university degree completed entirely in English or a language certificate such as the TOEFL iBT 72 (Neww: 4.0) or IELTS (5.5)• at least 55 credits (ECTS) in Mathematics, Computer science, Geoinformatics, Cartography, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing see Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test (Eignungsfeststellungsordnung) Aptitude assessment procedure The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations. Information and documents to be submitted Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test on the webpage of the discipline

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Dresden

Subject Groups

Computer Science & IT

Study Fields

Informatik

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Technische Universität Dresden welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Informatik in Dresden. 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 300 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.

Applications are submitted directly to Technische Universität Dresden's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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