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MScRestricted admission
Master
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (296 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Media Informatics
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Media Studies(Media & Communication)
How to apply
Channeldirect
Modeunknown
APSRequired for Application
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Media Informatics at Saarland University
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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C1
German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.3
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Not required
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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Normal 2 pages
Yes
two letters of recommendation from professors or employers
Not Required
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
Admission requirements are a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a German or foreign university in media informatics or a related field (particularly in the area of computer science / informatics), or proof of equivalent academic achievement as well as proof of suitability for the programme. Students will be deemed suitable for the programme if:
1. they have achieved sufficient merit in their previous academic track record, as demonstrated by an overall grade in their Bachelor's degree of at least 'good' (German grading scale: 2.3), or
2. they can demonstrate their particular interest in the subject either by submitting letters of recommendation written by referees who know the applicant academically or by their performance in a personal interview, and
3. they have advanced proficiency in English (level C1 of the Common European Framework).
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Media Informatics
Programme-specific documents
1. Bachelor's degree in media informatics, computer science, or a related field.
2. Online application form including the following:
3. English language skills (level C1) according to the Common European Frame of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
4. CV
5. complete transcripts of records
6. two letters of recommendation from professors or employers
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
Open application portalApostille and notarization
Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Media Informatics at Saarland University
Application procedure
Media computer science:
https://www.uni-saarland.de/master/studienangebot/mathinf...
Online Form
https://bewerbung4.uni-saarland.de/qisserver/rds?state=wi...
Application deadline
Students can join the programme at the beginning of the summer or winter semester. Applications should be received by 15 July for students seeking to begin studying in the winter semester and by 15 January for students looking to start their studies in summer.
Application procedure
Applications must be submitted via the online application form for Master's programmes. https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/study/prospective/applicat...
Please follow the application procedure set out below:
Complete the online application form.
Once the application has been submitted online, a copy of your application form will be made available to you as a downloadable PDF file. Click on 'PDF Druck' to download a copy of your application.
Print out the application form and sign it.
Scan the completed and signed application form and all the required supplementary documentation.
Submit the scanned documents as a PDF file (max. size: 10 MB) by uploading the file via the file manager for online applications.
https://www.lsf.uni-saarland.de/uploader/?locale=de#uds
Please only submit your application online, do not send in paper application materials.
Application quick facts
Apply via
direct
Mode
unknown
APS
Required for Application
Application fee
0 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
MediumAddress
Dr Tanja Breinig, Campus E1 3 , 66123 Saarbrücken
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Semester contribution
296 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,496 – 12,496 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 3 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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