M.Sc. German 4 Semesters

Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Informatik

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Mainz, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert mit Auflagen

Until Sep 2028

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Mainz

Programme Start

Winter Semester, Summer Semester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

Most degree programmes require German at DSH-2 level (higher or lower levels are stated in...

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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, an Universitäten in Mainz, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Informatik, 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 mit Auflagen 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

German Language

Most degree programmes require German at DSH-2 level (higher or lower levels are stated in the individual degree descriptions). Certificates equivalent to DSH-2: German Abitur, Deutsches Sprachdiplom KMK Level II (DSD II), Goethe certificate C2 (GDS), TestDaF with at least TDN 4 in all four sections, assessment test of a German Studienkolleg (subject German), telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule with 'satisfactory' or better. Applicants without DSH-2 can still apply with lower certificates (e.g. onSET-Deutsch B2 core area, telc B2/C1, TestDaF 2x4+2x3, OESD B2, DSH-1) and are then invited to the DSH test at JGU; preparatory German courses at ISSK start from B1 (onSET min 74) or B2 (onSET min 106) and end with the DSH examination.

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Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Summer Semester Semester

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

Nachweis eines Bachelorabschlusses mit 180 Leistungspunkten im Fach Informatik, Mathematik, Meteorologie oder Physik an einer Hochschule in Deutschland oder eines Studienabschlusses an einer Hochschule in Deutschland oder im Ausland, der sich davon nicht wesentlich unterscheidet. Hierbei müssen Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen im Umfang von mindestens 100 Leistungspunkten aus dem Bereich der Informatik und des gewählten Schwerpunktfachs (Biologie, Mathematik, Meteorologie, Physik oder Wirtschaftswissenschaften) nachgewiesen werden. Studierende die keinen Bachelorabschluss in Informatik haben, können als Schwerpunktfach nur ihr bisheriges Studienfach (Mathematik, Meteorologie oder Physik) wählen. Nachweis über erforderliche Kenntnisse in quantitativen methodischen Inhalten (Mathematik - Analysis, Lineare Algebra, Statistik) im Umfang von mindestens 15 Leistungspunkten. Nachweis über grundlegende Programmierung- und Softwareentwicklungskenntnisse im Umfang von mindestens 10 Leistungspunkten. Bei der Schwerpunktwahl a) Biologie: Nachweis über erforderliche Grundkenntnisse der Genetik und Zellbiologie im Umfang von mindestens 10 Leistungspunkten. b) Mathematik: Nachweis über weitergehende Kenntnisse der linearen Algebra im Umfang von mindestens 8 Leistungspunkten. c) Meteorologie: Nachweis über erfor

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

Locations

Mainz

Subject Groups

Computer Science & IT Business & Management Economics & Finance

Study Fields

Wirtschaftsinformatik

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Informatik in Mainz. 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.

Applications are submitted directly to Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz'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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