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https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/master/application-master

https://www.cit.tum.de/fileadmin/w00byx/cit/Studium/Studiengaenge/Master_Informatik/Overview_assessment_process_MSc_Informatics_and_DEA.pdf

Application Portal - https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/ee/ui/ca2/app/desktop/#/login https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/online-application

You have to apply for the Master's degree via TUMonline. After you have created your account in TUMonline, enter personal data and information about your education, and upload the required documents. The application is done completely electronically.

Prospective students with a Bachelor's degree from outside the European Union have to request a preliminary examination documentation from uni-assist (VPD) in advance.

Only in case of admission, you will have to submit some additional documents as certified copies for the enrollment.

Program Link - https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/studies/degree-programs/master-informatics/#c2385

The deadlines for submission of application forms are as follows:

For the winter semester:
February 1 – March 31: recommended application deadline for applicants who need a visa
February 1 – May 31: compulsory application deadline

No submission of missing application documents after the official application deadline!

Time frame for test on campus: July-September

Test date application period winter semester 2023/24: Tuesday, 22 Aug, 2023

Application and tuition fee = 0

Requirements

If you did not obtain your Bachelor's degree in a country within the EU/EEA, you have to upload a preliminary documentation from uni-assist (VPD). In order to get the VPD, you must send the required documents (some as notarized copies!) to uni-assist via post! Uni-assist still needs the documents in paper. As the issuance of the VPD can take up to 4 weeks, we highly recommend sending the necessary documents to uni-assist very early. More information on Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist.

Standardised Tests

TOEFL Requirements
- Institute Code: 7806
- Department Code: NA
- Minimum Score Required:
  - The minimum TOEFL scores for Internet Based Test (IBT) is 88
GRE Requirements
- Institute Code: 7806
- Department Code: 5199
- The required scores are:
  Verbal reasoning: (will not be taken into account anymore)
  Quantitative reasoning: 164
  Analytical writing: 4.0

Step by Step Guide

Application Requirements

Scientific Essay

A scientific essay of approx. 1,000 words on a specified topic

The scientific essay / paper, submitted along with the online application, should be approximately 1,000 words in length and must be written in English.
Your scientific paper / essay has to introduce the topic, discuss it, and lead to a logical conclusion. Please use relevant data and scientific literature to support your argumentation. Ideas that are not your own must be identified as such! The term "essay" can be misleading - we require a scientific paper with proper citation! Your sources of information must be listed at the end. The essay must be your own work and you have to write it without any assistance. We reserve the right to check the essay for authorship of the applicant and the use of unauthorized tools.

Topic 1:
The role of Artificial Intelligence in future technology

Topic 2:
The influence of social networks on human society

Topic 3:
The characteristics of Big Data platforms and their importance for data exploration

Topic 4:
Can computers think?

Topic 5:
The importance of digitalization

Personal Statement

A statement of reasons explaining why you have chosen this master’s program and TUM specifically (max. 2 pages)
The statement of reasons, submitted along with the online application, should not be longer than two DIN-A4 pages and must be written in English.
In your statement of reasons, you should explain your specific qualification and exceptional commitment for this particular Master's program. This may include demonstration of qualifications which exceed the knowledge and qualifications obtained at undergraduate degree level, e.g. program-related vocational training, internships, stays abroad, research papers etc. You should make clear the connection between your specific qualifications and the contents of the program.
The statement of reasons must be your own work and you have to write it without any assistance. We reserve the right to check the essay for authorship of the applicant and the use of unauthorized tools.

Resume/CV

Your CV should provide a summary of your education, work experience and achievements. Note: Please upload your CV under "Documents Upload - Select Resume" in the GDA system.

Recommendations

All applications will require at least one referee’s report.
Referees’ recommendations are to be submitted via the online Graduate Admission System.
Applicants are to input the referees’ email addresses in their online applications, and the system will send an email to the referees with relevant instructions. Applicants may also manually trigger a resending of email to their referees via the Graduate Admission System, if required.
It is not necessary to submit hardcopies of the recommendation letters.

Transcripts

Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree:
- Official Degree Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree
- Official Transcript for Bachelor’s Degree
- Official Transcript(s) for Exchange programmes (if applicable)

All academic documents are required to be certified true copy (i.e. contains University Seal and/or Registrar’s signature). Transcripts must show the grades of all courses taken.

Applicants who have not received their Bachelor’s Degree Certificate will be required to submit an Official Letter from their University stating their expected date of graduation or certifying their completion of Bachelor’s Degree.

Applicants who have obtained higher degrees should also submit their Master’s/PhD Degree Certificate(s) and the relevant Official Transcript(s).

Step by Step Guide

https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/online-application/onlineapplication-bachelor-master

Proof of Residence

International Applicants:
- Passport copy and
- Work Pass (Employment Pass / S Pass), Long-Term Visit Pass, Dependent’s Pass and other Passes (if applicable)^ ¹

Supporting Documents

VPD

https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/uni-assist

Applicants who did not obtain their qualification for postgraduate studies (usually a bachelor's degree) in a country within the EU/EEA must apply for a preliminary documentation (VPD) from uni-assist, additionally to the TUM application.

What documents must be submitted to uni-assist?

Filled-in application form for VPD (see Downloads)
a copy of your degree certificate (if available)
a copy of your transcript of records
a translation, given that the original documents have not been issued in either German or English
if necessary: Certificate of the German Evaluation Center (APS)

You don't have to submit an entire application for a specific program to uni-assist, you only have to apply for the general preliminary documentation (VPD).

An application for a VPD via uni-assist alone does not qualify as an application for a degree program at TUM.

APS

Applicants with an undergraduate degree from China, India and Vietnam have to submit a certificate from the German Evaluation Center (APS).

Application Fee Waiver

Scholarships - https://www.ocbc.com/group/careers/students/scholarships/postgraduate-ai-scholarship.page

Important FAQ

https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/programmes/pg/mcs/faq/

Can I apply for more than one specialisation for MComp via the online Graduate Admission System?_
Ans: Yes, you can. However, the system only allows you to select one specialisation, that is, your first preference. If you want to apply for your second and/or third specialisation preference(s), you will need to clearly indicate your additional preference(s) in your “Personal Statement”. The application fee is still S$100 (before prevailing GST) for such case._

Contact

Mail: studium@tum.de
Phone: +49 89 289 22245
In Person: Arcisstr. 21, Room 0144