Artificial Intelligence (M. Sc.)

Applying for a degree course

The program starts in the winter semester (October 1st) and summer semester (March 15th).

Application period

Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system from May 2 to July 15 or November 15 to January 15 each year. Please find all relevant info on application on our Master application and Master application from abroad pages.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computational Linguistics or related fields) with  210 ECTS credit points is required. Please see the statutes of the course for details. 

Please follow the link to master application for detailed information.

The program is held in English. A level of B2 (official  European reference frame) is required.

A wide range of support options in the form of scholarships are available to students at THI.

• If you are an applicant from abroad, you may qualify for a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): www.daad.de
• If you are a German students we recommend to research for suitable scholarships on www.mystipendium.de
• Please note that we cannot offer any guidance or support concerning scholarship applications.

We recommend that single students budget at least 700-900 EUR per month to meet personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, stay, books, semester contribution)

For German and EU citizens, as well as other interested parties with German university entrance qualifications under certain conditions, studying at THI is free of charge; only a semester fee payable to the Erlangen-Nuremberg Student Services Association is required.

Applicants from outside the EU/EEA should note the following

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt intends to charge tuition fees of 800 euros per semester (Bachelor studies) from the summer semester 2026 onwards. At THI, we are committed to offering our students the best possible conditions to develop their skills and personalities for the professional world of the future. In our International Welcome Center, you will find excellent services and support.

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

For in-depth information, please follow the link to our International Welcome Center-Website on Service fees.

 If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

Graduates can work in any company or industry in which artificial intelligence methods and techniques are developed and used. In addition to working as a developer, consulting tasks are also conceivable. The Master's also qualifies for a possible career in the scientific field with an optional doctorate.

Furthermore, the program takes place in English in an international environment which helps students build additional comptences for an international career. 

Please note that the study course is offered in English and therefore sufficient knowledge of the English language is essential.
 

Link: Proof of language skills.

THI is currently receiving an increasing amount of information about fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI, particularly from abroad. It is therefore important that you are aware of the following:

• THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the uni-assist application portal for international applicants.
• THI never asks for money for application purposes via agencies.
• THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
• THI never asks for money before you receive your letter of admission. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you must pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.

The Master's program in Artificial Intelligence deepens the Bachelor's program in Artificial Intelligence offered at THI. It thus requires solid knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. These may have been acquired either through relevant study or provable practical experience.

Required prerequisites are:

• Degree in a Bachelor's program in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computational Linguistics or an equivalent Bachelor's program.
• English language skills at a B2 level.
• Solid prior knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. These will be inquired about via an aptitude test.

The Master's program is closely linked to the AI research institute AImotion (link) here at THI. The compulsory lectures, for example, are held by the THI's AI research professors, who thus also bring current research topics into the courses. There is also the possibility to start directly as a research assistant in an AI research group here at the THI after a successful master's degree.

Another special feature is the proportion of selectable modules. Here, you will be able to take modules from the "neighboring" master's programs Business Information Systems Engineering and Cloud Applications and Security Engineering. This allows you to combine the contents of the Master's programs and to integrate competencies in one of the core topics of the other programs into your Master's program. However, the focus of your studies will naturally remain on the topics of artificial intelligence.

Sufficient prior knowledge of AI, especially in the field of machine learning and deep learning. These are checked in an aptitude test, which is part of your submitted application, and must be passed for admission to the degree programme. Your application will be reviewed by two professors with regard to the criteria you fulfil and the necessary prior knowledge. Thus, the eligibility process will be based on your application - not on an examination, interview, or other performance. A detailed description of the aptitude test can be found in the statutes on the aptitude test.

Yes. You do not have to demonstrate knowledge in all of the areas asked. If you have little or no knowledge and experience in one or the other area, this is not a problem.

Yes, some elective modules may be chosen in German. 

You have to prove your English language skills. This can be done through various means. Details can be found here.