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Master Informatics

The field of informatics is developing rapidly. The aim is to solve emerging problems with the help of computers. The Master‘s degree programme “Informatics” allows you to become much more than a mere user of tools. Instead, you learn how to develop and refine your personal toolkit using computer science concepts and methods.

Fact Box

Dauer:

4

Semester
ECTS:

120

Studienform: Master's degree programme
Akademischer Grad:

Diplom-IngenieurIn (Dipl.-Ing.)

Voraussetzungen:

Yes

Aufnahmeverfahren:

No

Unterrichtssprache:

English

Curriculum (PDF)
(deutsche Version, rechtsverbindlich)
Curriculum (PDF)
(englische Version, nicht rechtsverbindlich)
Range of courses

Kontakt

Student Guidance Service
E-mail: studieninfo [at] aau [dot] at

Office of the Programme Director
Website of the Programme Director
E-mail: technik [at] aau [dot] at

Student Representatives
E-mail: oeh [dot] informatik [at] aau [dot] at

To help you build a solid foundation for your career in the long run, the English-language Master’s degree programme “Informatics” provides you with advanced skills in subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Business Information Systems, Data Science and Engineering, Distributed Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Information and System Security, Multimedia Systems and Software Engineering. During your studies you will master all the tools you need to manage problem-solving processes and develop innovations.

Building a broad theoretical foundation is essential in order for you to be able to keep your level of knowledge up to date rapidly and independently. Apply your expertise while you are still studying by completing a relevant project in the field amounting to 18 ECTS credits. And those looking to cross not only the university’s boundaries, but also those of the country, are encouraged to do so: We recommend spending at least one semester at one of our 250 partner universities.

Das ist das Besondere am Studium

MAIN AREAS OF STUDY

In-depth specialization subjects in practical and theoretical Informatics serve to expand knowledge and expertise in the core area of Informatics. By choosing a specialization subject you can gain further knowledge in an area of your choice. The available subjects include Artificial Intelligence, Business Information Systems, Data Science and Engineering, Distributed Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Information and System Security, Multimedia Systems, and Software Engineering.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Practical and research experience along with expertise in solving problems ideally prepare you for your professional life.
English language instruction provides you with additional language skills.
The campus in Klagenfurt offers excellent supervision arrangements, small seminar groups and manageable working groups. It is quick and easy to find friends and establish connections here!

Neugierig, worum es im Master's degree programme Informatics geht?

Termine & Fristen

Winter semester 2024/25

General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
08.07. – 31.10.2024

Academic calendar

Summer semester 2025

General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
07.01. – 31.03.2025

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How we are seen

We excel in rankings!
The University of Klagenfurt is one of the top 2 % universities worldwide.
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings)
We are distinguished by our students!
The University of Klagenfurt is the only university in the world to win a Global Student Satisfaction Award twice in a row
(Studyportals – the Global Study Choice Platform)

Our study programmes come highly recommended!
The University of Klagenfurt is recommended by 97 % of its students.
(studycheck.de)
Top quality is our standard!
The University of Klagenfurt places high value on comprehensive quality standards. Our quality management is EVALAG-certified,
we maintain the highest environmental standards (EMAS certification) and are a family-friendly university.
(State quality label “hochschuleundfamilie”)

Deine Skills sind unser Auftrag. Das lernst du bei uns

Graduates of the Master’s degree programme in Informatics are experts in their specialist field with a comprehensive background in Informatics. They are qualified to manage complex software development projects, to define novel problem solutions, and to develop the concepts, methods, and tools of Informatics or one of the areas of application in a focused manner. They are distinguished by their high degree of independence and superior problem-solving skills. In particular, they are skilled at adapting to and mastering technical paradigm shifts. Furthermore, following three years of relevant professional activity and the successful completion of the Civil Engineer examination, graduates of the Master’s degree programme are entitled to work as chartered civil engineers in the field of Informatics.

Have we got what you need?

We will guide you through the first steps of your degree! Via phone or e-mail, or face-to-face over a coffee.

Let’s talk: get in touch now!

Studienaufbau

In Klagenfurt you can study at your own pace. To help you follow your path with confidence, we keep it clear of (bureaucratic) stumbling blocks and barriers. If you wish to reach your goal quickly and efficiently, we will always be there to support you. Our recommended course of study will guide you through the semesters. You work your way through the curriculum – making the most of opportunities to broaden your horizons and without wasting time. If you would like to know which courses await you before you start, take a look at the wide range of seminars and lectures.

Schwerpunkte

Aufbau des Studiums: Tabellarische Übersicht

Subject	Designation	ECTS
Required Subjects	Specialization in Informatics	22
Required Subjects	Advanced Social and Academic Skills	12
Elective Subject	Specialization through the choice of one subject: Artificial Intelligence Business Information Systems Data Science and Engineering Distributed Systems Human-Computer Interaction Information and System Security Multimedia Systems Software Engineering	32
Open Electives		6
Project or Supplementary Subject	Study Variant I: Project (incl. Cross-Project Review) Study Variant II: Supplementary Subject	18
Master’s Thesis	Master’s Thesis	25
Research Seminar		2
Final Overall Examination		3
	Total	120

Empfohlener Studienverlauf

1. Semester | 2. Semester

Bestimmte Vorlesungen werden nur einmal im Jahr angeboten, die Prüfungen können aber ganzjährig zu bestimmten Terminen abgelegt werden.

1. Semester (Beginn im Wintersemester)

Empfohlener Studienverlauf: Tabellarische Übersicht
FACH	ECTS-AP Studien Variante 1	ECTS-AP Studien Variante 2	LEHRVERANSTALTUNG	LV-Typ
Spezialisierung in Informatik	4	4	Data Engineering	VC*
	4	4	Distributed Computing Infrastructures	VC*
	4	4	Advanced Software Engineering	VC^*
Gebundenes Wahlfach	12	8	Weitere Informationen zu den Fächern finden Sie im Campus System (Link: “LV Anmeldung”).
Freie Wahlfächer	6	–
Ergänzungsfach		12
Summe	30	32

* Anwesenheitspflicht

2. Semester

Empfohlener Studienverlauf: Tabellarische Übersicht
FACH	ECTS-AP Studien Variante 1	ECTS-AP Studien Variante 1	LEHRVERANSTALTUNG	LV-TYP
Spezialisierung in Informatik	4	4	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	VC*
	2	2	Compiler Construction	VO
	4	4	Compiler Construction	UE*
Advanced Social and Academic Skill	4	4	Scientific Writing	SE*
Gebundenes Wahlfach	16	8	Weitere Informationen zu den Fächern finden Sie im Campus System (Link: “LV Anmeldung”).
Freie Wahlfächer	–	–
Ergänzungsfach	–	6
Summe	30	28

* Anwesenheitspflicht

Praxis

Over the course of the Master’s degree, students are encouraged to complete a suitable internship (project), in order to test, apply and expand the acquired expertise and knowledge in a practical setting. Additionally, it is recommended that students spend at least one semester abroad at a foreign institution or foreign university. In particular, students can avail themselves of the opportunity to complete the project abroad.

Curriculum

Range of courses

Curriculum (PDF, englische Version, nicht rechtsverbindlich)

TELLERRÄNDER WAREN GESTERN. Das bieten wir dir noch

There are no limits to your personal development. Enjoy the freedom that only a university degree can offer you and expand your horizons beyond your academic studies. You can pick and choose which competences will set you apart in the future. We have lots to offer, for instance:

Are you looking to set up your own business and launch an entrepreneurial venture? By acquiring the “Build! Entrepreneurship Certificate” you will gain precisely the skills you need to turn your brilliant idea into a successful business! The nearby Lakeside Science & Technology Park also offers you the necessary facilities so you don’t need to sit in a garage while you are working on the app that will change the world and expand your wallet.
Do you want to learn a new language and prepare for an international career? You can learn Russian, Spanish or Chinese (and many other languages besides) at the University of Klagenfurt.
Are you interested in collaborating in groups, teams and organisations to achieve the best possible results? In the extension programme “Social Competence and Organizational Learning SCOL“ we will show you how project and conflict management, mediation processes and moderation techniques can succeed.

Vertiefende Angebote

Erweiterungsstudien

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Zulassung zum Studium

Die Zulassung zum Master's degree programme Informatics erfolgt innerhalb der Zulassungsfrist.

Nicht-EU-Bürger:innen oder Nicht-EWR-Bürger:innen: Das Ansuchen um Zulassung zum Masterstudium muss für das Wintersemester bis 30. Juni beziehungsweise für das Sommersemester bis 30. November vollständig einlangen.

Zulassung zu Masterstudien

Voraussetzungen

You do not have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Master's degree programme in Informatics in Klagenfurt.

You only have to meet the following conditions, which also apply to all other programmes:

Bachelor’s degree programme in Applied Informatics or a degree programme of equivalent academic value at another post-secondary educational institution. Depending on your previous degree, you may need to take additional exams.
www.informatikaustria.at/durchlaessigkeit
Information on Bachelor’s degree programmes that are relevant for admission
Proof of proficiency in English at Level B2 of the CEFR

Prospective students who apply for admission to a Master's degree programme and whose first language is not the language in which the degree programme is conducted must provide evidence of language proficiency at the required level at the time of application.

ALLER ANFANG IST … BEGLEITET!

Wir lassen dich nicht allein, besonders beim Studienbeginn!

In Klagenfurt lernst du deine Studienkolleg:innen bereits bei den Welcome Days kennen – und findest schon in der ersten Woche Freund:innen, mit denen dich in den kommenden Jahren unvergessliche Erlebnisse verbinden werden.
Die Studieninformation ist für dich da, wenn du am Anfang deines Studiums Unterstützung benötigst. Du erreichst sie über WhatsApp, E-Mail, Telefon oder unsere Social Media Kanäle.
Bei den ÖH Infodays am Anfang jedes Semesters beraten dich erfahrene Studierende zu deinem gewählten Studium und geben dir wichtige Insider-Tipps.

Ready to get started and keen to find out more about enrolling for a degree programme?

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Beste Perspektiven. Deine Berufsaussichten

Graduates of the Master’s degree programme in Informatics are experts in their specialist field with a comprehensive background in Informatics. They are qualified to manage complex software development projects, to define novel problem solutions, and to develop the concepts, methods, and tools of Informatics or one of the areas of application in a focused manner. They are distinguished by their high degree of independence and superior problem-solving skills. In particular, they are skilled at adapting to and mastering technical paradigm shifts. Furthermore, following three years of relevant professional activity and the successful completion of the Civil Engineer examination, graduates of the Master’s degree programme are entitled to work as chartered civil engineers in the field of Informatics.

Stories & news about the degree programme

You’ll soon discover this: There are many interesting facts, stories and news updates regarding this degree programme.

aau/Müller

Smooth video transmission despite high data volumes

Videostreaming | eingeschaltener Bildschirm in einem leeren Wohnzimmer

MclittleStock/Adobestock

New technologies for video streaming: a series of patents for Christian Doppler Laboratory ATHENA at the University of Klagenfurt

KI-generiertes Symbolbild | Foto: Lens Legends/Adobestock

New research project: 20 to 30 per cent more energy efficiency for the metal processing industry thanks to artificial intelligence

Looking for guidance and advice?

Are you interested in the Master's degree programme in Informatics?
Are you in need of some personal advice with no strings attached?
Our student guidance service will be happy to advise you!

Go to Student guidance

DIE WELT GEHÖRT DIR!

The information and communication technology industry is global: So, whether you want to work in Dubai developing new mobile phone technologies for the 5G network after graduation or work in e-commerce product development in Silicon Valley, the world is yours to explore. Complete a semester abroad during your studies and spend it at one of the university’s 250 or so partner universities. You won't need to worry about your finances – we have plenty of scholarships on offer.

Partneruniversitäten

Studieren im Ausland

FAQ / Häufig gestellte Fragen

When does the semester start?

The winter semester starts on the 1^st of October and ends on the 31^st of January. The summer semester starts on the 1^st of March and ends on the 30^th of June.

Further information is available in Term dates & deadlines.

How can I apply for a Master’s degree programme?

Further information on how to apply for a Master’s degree programme can be found on our webpage Admission to a Master’s degree programme.

How can I prove English language proficiency?

A list of the accepted language qualifications is available in the Regulation issued by the Rectorate concerning proof of required language proficiency for admission to study programmes.

Where can I find additional information? Who can I contact with questions?

Please refer to the Curriculum (PDF) and our website for further information on all aspects of studying. If you have additional questions, you can also contact the Student Representatives of the Austrian National Union of Students or the Programme Director directly.

Weiterführende Studien

An das Master's degree programme Informatics kannst du folgendes Studium direkt anschließen:

Doktorat der Technischen Wissenschaften

Doktoratsstudium

Zum Studium

Looking for guidance and advice?

Are you interested in the Master's degree programme in Informatics?
Are you in need of some personal advice with no strings attached?
Our student guidance service will be happy to advise you!

Go to Student guidance

This is why the University of Klagenfurt is one of the best young universities in the world …

Top Master’s degree programmes – and what’s more, they’re virtually free!

For most students, a degree programme at an Austrian state university is free. We invest in your education. And you invest your inspiration, your ambition, and your determination to make the world a better place with the help of new knowledge.

You know your professor – and your professor knows you!

One of the features that distinguishes the University of Klagenfurt is the excellent ratio between students and supervising staff. The Master’s degree programmes have been designed to ensure that you are never merely a number; instead you have every opportunity to learn in close exchange with top teachers from the fields of research and practice.

Pursue an international degree with fellow students from all over the world: 11 Master’s degree programmes in English

The following outstanding Master’s degree programmes are taught entirely in English: Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity, Cross-Border Studies, English & American Studies, Games Studies & Engineering, Information & Communications Engineering, Informatics, Information Management, International Management, Mathematics, Media & Convergence Management and Management, Economics, and Data Science.

From studying to entrepreneurial success

As a student at the University of Klagenfurt, you don’t need a garage to set up an internationally successful start-up. Instead, we will provide you with all the infrastructure you need. With Build! Entrepreneurship Center Carinthia, inspire! Labs and FabLab, we can offer you three innovation labs right on campus.

Europe’s largest drone hall

With a floor area measuring up to 150 square metres and a height of ten metres, researchers investigating drones have access to cutting-edge research infrastructure at the University of Klagenfurt. This places the Drone-Hub Klagenfurt firmly among the world leaders in this field. The drone technology refined in Klagenfurt will also be on board NASA‘s Mars mission in 2021 and will be used to explore the Red Planet.

Research laboratory for video streaming

This young, dynamic campus is the starting point for global success stories. The company Bitmovin, which specialises in video streaming services, was founded by graduates of the University of Klagenfurt and has established a strong position on the global market in recent years with investments exceeding 50 million dollars. Today, the company conducts research on campus in the ATHENA laboratory, working in close collaboration with teams from the university.

A springboard to research

Our Master’s graduates are highly sought, not only in industry and business, but also in the academic world. The leap to a PhD position is in easy reach – and with close to 400 cooperation partners across all continents, there is a clear path ahead to further academic success.

As close to the game-changers as you can get

Our graduates make the world a better place, they drive innovation, open up new markets and shape the way we will live together in the future. In this, they are guided by luminaries from all over the world, whose research has had a decisive influence on their respective fields – from psychology to information technology, from cultural studies to economics.

Study in a top location!

Klagenfurt lies in the very southern part of Austria, near the Italian and Slovenian border – the Mediterranean, with its incomparable cultural treasures, is not far at all. The campus is within walking distance of the Wörthersee, one of the most beautiful lakes in existence, crystal clear and with drinking water quality. The charming Renaissance city of Klagenfurt offers an incomparable ambience with many cafés, bars and restaurants.

Study at Austria’s most stunning campus university!

The campus of the University of Klagenfurt was founded in 1970 and is located in the immediate vicinity of the Wörthersee. The distances on campus are short, everything is handily nearby and close together. The University of Klagenfurt is equipped with the most modern infrastructure and also has an excellent library, with a comprehensive range of electronic media. The library is open 24 hours a day, affordable dormitories are located in close proximity to the campus.

Studying at a university of international excellence!

The University of Klagenfurt is one of the top 2 % universities worldwide. (Times Higher Education World University Rankings)

Master Informatics

Fact Box

Kontakt

Das ist das Besondere am Studium

Termine & Fristen

Winter semester 2024/25

Summer semester 2025

How we are seen

Deine Skills sind unser Auftrag. Das lernst du bei uns

Have we got what you need?

Studienaufbau

Schwerpunkte

TELLERRÄNDER WAREN GESTERN. Das bieten wir dir noch

Zulassung zum Studium

Voraussetzungen

ALLER ANFANG IST … BEGLEITET!

Beste Perspektiven. Deine Berufs­aussichten

Stories & news about the degree programme

Looking for guidance and advice?

DIE WELT GEHÖRT DIR!

FAQ / Häufig gestellte Fragen

Weiterführende Studien

Doktorat der Technischen Wissenschaften

Looking for guidance and advice?

This is why the University of Klagenfurt is one of the best young universities in the world …

Top Master’s degree programmes – and what’s more, they’re virtually free!

You know your professor – and your professor knows you!

Pursue an international degree with fellow students from all over the world: 11 Master’s degree programmes in English

From studying to entrepreneurial success

Europe’s largest drone hall

Research laboratory for video streaming

A springboard to research

As close to the game-changers as you can get

Study in a top location!

Study at Austria’s most stunning campus university!

Studying at a university of international excellence!

Beste Perspektiven. Deine Berufsaussichten