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Master’s Programs in Informatics and Business Informatics
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UE 066 926: Business Informatics
UE 066 645: Data Science
UE 066 525: Embedded Computing Systems
UE 066 931: Logic and Artificial Intelligence
UE 066 935: Media and Human-Centered Computing
UE 066 936: Medical Informatics
UE 066 937: Software Engineering
UE 066 932: Visual ComputingUE 066 522: Digital Civil Engineering Science
UE 066 558: Quantum Information Science and Technology - Duration
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4 Semesters
- Credits
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120 ECTS
- Degree
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Diplom-Ingenieur_in (Dipl.-Ing.)
Internationally equivalent to Master of Science (MSc)
Why study at the Faculty of Informatics?
Our master’s programs, opens an external URL in a new window offer advanced specialization and in-depth learning, preparing you for leadership roles in industry or further academic pursuits through one of our doctoral programs.
- Specialize Your Expertise. The purpose of a master’s program is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a professional career or doctoral studies. Our innovative programs allow you to specialize your degree to fit your academic and professional goals. You acquire state-of-the-art expertise through in-depth studies and research activities. As a graduate student, you benefit from the faculty’s excellent research and our extensive facilities, which contain advanced lecture theaters, labs, and loads of technology.
- Careers in Leading Positions. As industries become more dependent on technology, the demand for eligible computer scientists continues to grow. While those with a bachelor degree may find success in the field, some of the highest-paying and fastest-growing positions require at least a master degree. Most of our alumni go on to work in the computer industry, while others pursue doctoral studies and careers in teaching and research. Many graduates have founded successful companies or have easily found leading positions in software, hardware, the games industry, finance, communications, health, energy and commerce.
Environment
You are deeply immersed in a rich environment full of exciting ideas and interesting challenges that foster your talents and provide new experiences:
- Participate in our student mobility programs! International exchange is in our DNA. Meet students, researchers, and lecturers from all over the world, participate in Erasmus, and join our double degree programs during your Masters.
- Show your excellence! With our TU Wien Informatics Awards, we celebrate outstanding student accomplishments at all levels and share them with the entire TU Wien community.
- Come for the Master; stay for the Doctorate! A master’s degree is the ideal preparation for a doctorate at the TU Wien Informatics Doctoral School. And we are always looking for excellent candidates for open positions in the scientific field.
- Get to know the people and research! We are proud of the distinguished scholars and researchers who make up our diverse faculty. Find out who they are, what projects our research units are working on, and stay in touch through our newsroom and social media channels.
- Enjoy Vienna! Our campus is located directly in the heart of Vienna. Besides Vienna ranking as the city with the highest quality of life and TU Wien Informatics in the Global Top 15% in Computer Science, there are numerous more reasons why you should study with us.
Be part of TU Wien Informatics and help us shape the technologies of the future - today!
Master Embedded Computing Systems
Embedded Computing Systems power everything in today’s interconnected world. If you want to learn the skills to build and create tomorrow’s technologies, this master’s program, jointly offered by the faculties of Informatics and Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, is the right master’s program for you!
Computing systems are embedded in almost all technical domains, from smart watches, autonomous cars, airplanes, health devices, to large-scale industrial automation systems. These systems deploy hardware devices that are based on a sophisticated circuit design of digital and analog components. Smart systems require close interaction with other devices and the physical world through complex networks, sensors, and actuators in a timely, safe, and secure way. Designing these systems requires a broad understanding of the mathematical foundations, the hardware, the software, the applications, and their interaction with the physical world. Our master’s program Embedded Computing Systems, opens an external URL in a new window, jointly offered by the faculties of Informatics and Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, will equip you with theoretical and practical engineering skills to design advanced circuits and build tomorrow’s embedded and cyber-physical systems.
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Embedded Computing Systems
Curriculum: UE 066 525
Duration: 4 Semesters
ECTS: 120
Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
Language: English
All details, contacts, and questions & answers at informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/embedded-computing-systems, opens an external URL in a new window.
Master Data Science
When data speaks, you know how to listen—if you’re driven to uncover the patterns and stories that lead to real-world impact, then this is the right master’s program for you!
Whether you’re drawn to the logic behind data-driven models or excited by the challenge of making sense of complex information, our master’s program Data Science, opens an external URL in a new window gives you the skills to unlock the power of data to understand the world, uncover patterns, and drive decisions. You’ll learn to collect, process, analyze, and visualize data—mastering everything from anomaly detection and complex system modeling to trend forecasting and machine learning. Turn complexity into clarity with every step. This master’s program combines technical depth with the power to turn data into action, and provides you with the knowledge and skills to launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.
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Data Science
Curriculum: UE 066 645
Duration: 4 Semesters
ECTS: 120
Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
Language: English
All details, contacts, and questions & answers at informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/data-science, opens an external URL in a new window.
Master Business Informatics
Shape the digital backbone of tomorrow—if you want to design the sociotechnical systems that drive business, technology, and society, then this is the right master’s program for you!
Whether you’re intrigued by e-commerce, or eager to bridge the gap between tech innovation and real-world business challenges, our master’s program Business Informatics, opens an external URL in a new window gives you all the skills you need to design, develop, and manage intelligent systems that power business. Digital technologies are at the heart of today’s economy—and Business Informatics is the science behind it. This master’s program equips you with the technical skills and strategic thinking to shape digital strategies, streamline operations, innovate entrepreneurial ventures, and provides you with the knowledge and skills to launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.
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Business Informatics
Curriculum: UE 066 926
Duration: 4 Semesters
ECTS: 120
Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
Language: English
All details, contacts, and questions & answers at informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/business-informatics, opens an external URL in a new window.
Master Logic and Artificial Intelligence
From algorithms to real-world impact—if you’re curious about how symbolic AI, logic, and mathematical depth come together to shape future technologies, then this is the right master’s program for you!
Whether you’re drawn to the logic behind machine reasoning or interested in the foundations of formal methods, our master’s program Logic and Artificial Intelligence, opens an external URL in a new window offers a powerful combination of theoretical grounding and practical, hands-on experience. It bridges logic-based foundations with data-driven techniques in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and neural networks, and prepares you to build safe, reliable, and ethically sound technologies in an increasingly complex digital world. This master’s program combines technical depth with societal responsibility, and provides you with the knowledge and skills to launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.
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Logic and Artificial Intelligence
Curriculum: UE 066 931
Duration: 4 Semesters
ECTS: 120
Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
Language: English
All details, contacts, and questions & answers at informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/logic-and-artificial-intelligence, opens an external URL in a new window.
Master Visual Computing
You see the world in code and color? If you’re excited by the power of visuals to inform, engage, and communicate, then this is the right master’s program for you!
Whether you’re captivated by 3D modeling and animation or want to explore virtual and augmented realities, our master’s program Visual Computing, opens an external URL in a new window combines technical rigor with creative freedom. You’ll explore machine-learning-driven vision, immersive XR environments, and data visualization—and learn how to design, analyze, and generate rich visual experiences with advanced computing techniques. Through projects and close mentorship, you’ll turn visual imagination into reliable, high-performance software. This master’s program provides you with the knowledge and skills to design complex visual computing solutions and launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.
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Visual Computing
Curriculum: UE 066 932
Duration: 4 Semesters
ECTS: 120
Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
Language: English
All details, contacts, and questions & answers at informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/visual-computing, opens an external URL in a new window.
Master Media and Human-Centered Computing
What are machines without humans? If you want to embrace complex design challenges and create socially impactful technologies with a critical eye on users and their experiences, then this is the right master’s program for you!
Whether you’re fascinated by human-computer interaction or eager to shape the digital experiences of tomorrow, our master’s program Media and Human-Centered Computing, opens an external URL in a new window offers a compelling mix of theoretical depth and hands-on experience. Its strong interdisciplinary foundation draws from insights and scientific methods in computer science, media theory, psychology, and design. You’ll dive into fields like virtual and augmented reality, human-centered AI, and inclusive design, all while learning how to create technologies that respond to human needs and societal challenges. This master’s program is ideal for those who are passionate about designing thoughtful, user-focused technologies, and provides you with the knowledge and skills to launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.
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Media and Human-Centered Computing
Curriculum: UE 066 935
Duration: 4 Semesters
ECTS: 120
Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
Language: English
All details, contacts, and questions & answers at informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/media-and-human-centered-computing, opens an external URL in a new window.
Master Medical Informatics
From code to care—if you want to improve clinical workflows, visualize medical research, and develop software that supports patient care, then this is the right master’s program for you!
Whether you’re fascinated by medical innovations or want to improve patient outcomes through intelligent technologies, our master’s program Medical Informatics combines technical skills and medical knowledge to transform health data into meaningful impact. You’ll gain hands-on skills in medical image processing, machine learning, computer vision, and AI-powered visual computing, while also exploring topics like wellbeing and assistive technologies, human-centered AI, and digital ethics. This master’s program puts you at the heart of digital healthcare, and provides you with the knowledge and skills to launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.
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Medical Informatics
Curriculum: UE 066 936
Duration: 4 Semesters
ECTS: 120
Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
Language: German
All details, contacts, and questions & answers at informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/medical-informatics, opens an external URL in a new window.
Master Software Engineering
Software makes the world go round—if you want to develop and design complex systems and shape the future of software, then this is the right master’s program for you!
Whether you’re fascinated by algorithms, driven by high-performance computing, or passionate about software security, our master’s program in Software Engineering, opens an external URL in a new window offers a strong foundation in the design and development of complex software systems and combines theoretical depth with hands-on experience. Right from the beginning, you’ll be able to specialize in areas such as robotics, automation, or artificial intelligence. This master’s program provides you with the knowledge and skills to design and develop sustainable, reliable and secure digital infrastructures and launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.
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Software Engineering
Curriculum: UE 066 937
Duration: 4 Semesters
ECTS: 120
Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
Language: English
All details, contacts, and questions & answers at informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/software-engineering, opens an external URL in a new window.
Special Programs
Master Digital Civil Engineering Science, opens an external URL in a new window
This master’s program will teach you everything you need to know to launch a successful career in both academia and the building and construction industry. It provides you with the unique opportunity to study at two distinguished universities located in different parts of Austria: TU Wien and Technical University of Leoben. It offers you a well-balanced mix of online and face-to-face lectures, providing you with the flexibility to learn at your own pace while also benefiting from a supportive, vibrant community.
Master Quantum Information Science and Technology, opens an external URL in a new window
The Quantum Revolution is just around the corner—if you want to get ahead of the curve, then this is the right master’s program for you! Over the past decades, rapid advancements in engineering and computing have opened up new ways of thinking Quantum Physics and Computer Science together. Get comprehensive training in the core principles of Quantum Physics, Quantum Technology, and Quantum Computing, and become part of a cutting-edge research field. This interdisciplinary master’s program will teach you everything you need to know to launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector. It offers you the exciting opportunity to shape an emerging field, while also benefiting from a supportive, vibrant community.
Double Degree IT Security, opens an external URL in a new window
Together with TU Darmstadt we have established this unique program with a specific focus on information security, offering a wide range of security-oriented courses and the opportunity to establish international collaborations.
Double Degree Logic and Computation, opens an external URL in a new window
This double degree program with Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH) offers students from our “Logic and Artificial Intelligence” and “Logic and Computation” masters to complement their skills and gives them the opportunity to establish international collaborations.
Extended Studies on Innovation, opens an external URL in a new window
The Extended Study on Innovation is a one-year international curriculum providing a premium, hands-on education on intra- and entrepreneurship for students of TU Wien. The program fosters innovation thinking and offers a solid education and network for entrepreneurial spirits, business developers and/or innovation managers. This additional education will enhance your job prospect in research and industry and will prepare you for an entrepreneurial life. The Extended Study on Innovation is a part-time program offered in parallel to the study programs of TU Wien.
Expiring Programs
The following program are being phased out and are therefore no longer open for new enrollments. If you are already enrolled, you can of course still complete your degree.
- UE 066 011: Computational Logic (Erasmus-Mundus)
- UE 066 938: Computer Engineering
- UE 066 950: Informatikdidaktik