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MSc Informatics: Games Engineering at Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich, Germany

Programme overview

The master’s program in Informatics: Games Engineering expands upon your existing knowledge and allows individual specialization. The breathtaking development of games stems from the dramatic progress made in informatics and modern computer technology. Graphics and sound are becoming increasingly realistic. Taught at Garching.

Faculty: TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught and English-taught  |  Intake: Possible for both winter and summer semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The duration of the Master’s program in Informatics: Games Engineering is four semesters. In addition to the required modules, the focus of the first three semesters is on the content of your chosen specialties. These are complemented in the third semester by the master’s seminar, a master’s internship and, if chosen, guided research.

Career pathways

The games market is booming. All development studios therefore have a huge demand for qualified specialists in the areas of informatics and games engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission category: Aptitude Assessment for Master. Application period: Winter semester: 01.02. – 31.05. Summer semester: 01.10. – 30.11. Language proficiency required for admission: English. Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its Master’s degree program.

Intake: Possible for both winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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