The Master of Science in Informatics continues the education and development of the scientific competences that the students have acquired during their Bachelor's program of study. The Master's program of study provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for scientific work and research. The program stands out due to the variety and broad range of the courses. This Master's program of study is structured to provide well-grounded and a broad based education at the same time. Students are required to take two graduate specializations. The program offers a wide variety of specializations in informatics areas including Theoretical Foundations, Algorithm Engineering, Cryptography and Security, Parallel Computing, Software Engineering and Compiler Construction, Design of Embedded Systems and Computer Architectures, Telematics, Databases and Information Systems, Computer Graphics and Geometry Processing, Anthropomatics and Cognitive Systems, Robotics and Automation and System Architecture.

The core focus of the program is the two graduate specializations. For each specialization, students have to select courses of at least 15 ECTS. For a comprehensive education the program offers a broad variety of compulsory courses. Students must also select a minor in a related interdisciplinary field (minor studies). Key competences such as social and teamwork skills are also mandatory (key competences).  The advanced mandatory courses provide basic knowledge skills in different computer science areas.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Informatics are equipped with essential skills:

• Informatics Competences (Core Competences)
  Graduates are able to independently apply and enhance their scientific knowledge and methods of computer science. They can assess the relevance and consequences of different computer science methods in solving complex scientific and social problems. Graduates have the necessary skills needed to successfully solve applied as well as scientifically complex problems in the field of informatics and related interdisciplinary fields.
• Communication Skills
  Graduates can present and explain informatics ideas clearly and convincingly, both orally and in writing. They are able to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Team-work and Project Work
  Graduates are able to work in multidisciplinary teams. They have project planning and organizing skills.
• Commitment to Society (Commitment to the Civil Society)
  Graduates recognize the impact of informatics in a societal context. They have the understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and are able to act accordingly.
• Personal and Professional Development
  Graduates are able to adapt to the newest technologies and use their knowledge for further development.