Program Overview
The Medical Informatics at University of Heidelberg is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medical Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 153 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 153 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Complex Systems
- Medical Informatics
- Data/Knowledge Integration
- IT management
- Quality Management
- Methods of Medical Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- an above-average degree in\xc2\xa0Medical Informatics\xc2\xa0as a main or joint course (Bachelor or\xc2\xa0Diplom) or an equivalent course, notably in computer science (e.g. bioinformatics, medical technology, computer engineering or applied computer science)
- possession of a university degree from a course lasting at least three academic years
For recognition of their degree as \xc2\x93above-average\xc2\x94, students are required to produce at least one of the following documents required:
- either\xc2\xa0a final grade of at least \xc2\x93good\xc2\x94 (ECTS grade \xc2\x94B\xc2\x94)
- or\xc2\xa0two letters of recommendation, ideally from professors at the university where the first degree was taken,
- plus\xc2\xa0indication of the grade scale in the final examinations (ranking)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 153 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 153 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 153 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 153 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Heidelberg directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Heidelberg
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
University of Heidelberg (Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg) is Germany’s oldest and one of Europe’s most prestigious public research universities, founded in 1386 in Heidelberg,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months