One of the defining features of Saarland University's MSc programme in Media Informatics is that it combines practical relevance with a firm grounding in the underlying scientific principles. Students acquire the analytical, creative, and practical skills that are needed to develop software and systems used in digital media. Students also receive training in the necessary design skills through a cooperative arrangement with Saarland's University of Art and Design (HBKsaar).
Students take courses in media informatics and informatics. They carry out a media art and design project and also spend a practical work experience phase in a company active in the field.
Soft-skill seminars are also offered. These seminars allow students to develop their communication, presentation, and rhetorical skills while consolidating and applying the theoretical knowledge acquired in the taught courses. During the semester-long work experience phase, students gain insight into and an understanding of the professional world of digital media and multimedia technologies. The project-based curriculum enables students to hone their practical media skills and encourages interdisciplinary teamwork. Students are also provided with an opportunity to participate in current research projects and thus lay the foundation for a future academic career.
Students take courses in media informatics and informatics. They carry out a media art and design project and also spend a practical work experience phase in a company active in the field.
Soft-skill seminars are also offered. These seminars allow students to develop their communication, presentation, and rhetorical skills while consolidating and applying the theoretical knowledge acquired in the taught courses. During the semester-long work experience phase, students gain insight into and an understanding of the professional world of digital media and multimedia technologies. The project-based curriculum enables students to hone their practical media skills and encourages interdisciplinary teamwork. Students are also provided with an opportunity to participate in current research projects and thus lay the foundation for a future academic career.
Educational organisation
Students are free to choose courses according to their preferences, but have to obtain credit points from certain categories. There is no fixed timetable for courses. Students have to obtain credit points from project work, too.Study abroad unit(s)
We support students who wish to study abroad.Internships
A media informatics project is mandatory (one semester).Forms of assessment
Almost every course ends with an exam, term paper, or project. Credits are given only forsuccessfully completed courses.
The overall grade is the mean of all grades (90 ECTS credit points) obtained during the course of study and the grade of the Master's thesis (30 credit points).
Course objectives
Deeper knowledge in all relevant informatics and media art and design areas; abilityto work in an international surrounding (research or industry).
Media informatics graduates are employed to plan, design, and implement multimedia digital software systems. Typically, graduates are employed to research, develop, and design intelligent methods of man-machine interaction, to provide technology consulting and coordination services to companies, to incorporate new media into projects in the journalism and media sector, and to develop edutainment concepts.
Language requirements
TOEFL, CPE or IELTS at level C1 (exceptions are only made for native speakers and those who hold a degree from a university in a country where English is the native language)Academic requirements
Bachelor's degree in media informatics, computer science, or a related field.Online application form including the following:
- English language skills (level C1) according to the Common European Frame of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- CV
- complete transcripts of records
- two letters of recommendation from professors or employers
Enrolment fees
Approx. 200 EUR per semester, including a semester ticket covering public transport in the Saarbrücken areaCosts of living
About 800 EUR per month to cover personal expenses (incl. accommodation)Job opportunities
Jobs as tutors and assistants are available in the department each semester. Openings will be posted on bulletin boards and on our websites.Funding opportunities within the university
Some grants for very gifted students are provided by the International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science. Upon application to our Master's programme, grant application is processed automatically without any additional bureaucracy.Application for a "Deutschlandstipendium" is possible.
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