Program Overview
The Media Informatics at RWTH Aachen University is a MSc programme in Communications & Media 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 communications & media. 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 Media 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Aachen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computer science and mathematical foundations
- Multimedia Technology
- Media science and business aspects
- Internet Infrastructures
- Data Communication
- Digital Interactive Media
- Management of Information
- Computer Graphics/Animation/Visualisation
- Speech/Image/Video Processing and Technology
- Game Design
- Security and Cryptography
- Designing Interactive Systems
- Cooperative Work Environments
- E-Business
- Knowledge Management
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Software Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A candidate should have a recognized first degree (Bachelor of Science or Engineering) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or other closely related discipline, awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution. Candidates should have also performed above average in their undergraduate studies.
For English-taught programs, candidates must be able to speak and write fluently in English (TOEFL 550 paper-based / 213 computer-based / 80 internet-based or IELTS 6.0).
Although all courses are taught in English the students are nevertheless supposed learn German during their time in Germany. Therefore, a basic German language course is offered before start of the program and during the first year.
Special Entrance Requirements
The candidate should have a substantial background in computer science and mathematics. Typically this would include previously taken courses in the following areas: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics and Logic, Numerics, Probability Theory, Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Analysis of Algorithms, Programming Languages, Automata Theory, Computability and Complexity Theory.
In addition, an applicant should have at least two advanced undergraduate courses on specialised topics such as Distributed Systems, Information Systems, Operating Systems or Multimedia Techniques.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jan, 2027
About RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany
RWTH Aachen University(German:RWTH Aachenor Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, lit. Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University Aachen) is a publicresearch universitylocated...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Apr, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
