Program Overview

Media Informatics - Bachelor (Mono)

Key data on study program

The Faculty of Science offers a Bachelor's degree in Media Informatics. This program is a mono-bachelor, meaning it is a single-subject program that does not require a combination with another subject.

• Faculty: Science
• Academic Degree: Bachelor (mono)
• Restricted admission: None
• Regular duration of studies: 6 semesters
• Is a combination subject required?: No
• Application deadline 1st semester: Overview of application deadlines
• Program start: Winter semester
• Language of instruction: German
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and application

On what criteria are applicants selected?

This study program is admission-free, provided you meet the admission requirements, i.e., no application is necessary. You can enroll directly in this study program. There is no selection process.

Which requirements must I meet for studies?

The requirement for studying at the University of Tübingen is the general higher education entrance qualification, usually the Abitur, or another higher education entrance qualification, e.g., the Deltaprüfung for prospective students with a university of applied sciences entrance qualification or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification. Applicants with foreign school diplomas should contact the department for advising and admission of international students.

In Baden-Württemberg, there is an obligation to provide proof of participation in a study orientation process when enrolling in a undergraduate program.

You should also have an interest in digital media and their impact on people.

Which languages must I know?

The language of study and examination is German. Individual courses may be conducted in English. Good English skills are expected for literature studies. However, formal proof of English skills is not required. International students are expected to have German language skills equivalent to DSH-2 (Testdaf 4).

Which other subjects can I combine with my main subject?

The BSc Media Informatics is a "mono-bachelor," meaning the study is in one scientific field. Since it is an interdisciplinary study program, no additional minor subject is required. Specializations are possible in the participating disciplines.

Program details

Which topics are dealt with in the program?

The program provides a solid education in computer science with courses from the areas of practical, technical, and theoretical computer science, as well as mathematics. Mandatory media informatics courses include User Interface Design, Internet Technologies, Fundamentals of Multimedia Technology, Image Processing, and Computer Graphics. Additionally, the program includes basics of media science, a practical, and an in-depth media science course. The content ranges from social topics such as media reception and media history to the practical implementation of content in texts, films, or radio contributions.

What is special about the Tübingen program?

The Media Informatics program in Tübingen is characterized by a high degree of freedom, allowing for individual specialization in one of the four core areas:

• Human-Computer Interaction and User Interface Design
• Web Development
• Multimedia Technology
• Computer Graphics and Image Processing

or cross-disciplinary topics such as the development of computer games.

How is the program structured?

The program provides a solid education in computer science with courses from the areas of practical, technical, and theoretical computer science, as well as mathematics. Mandatory media informatics courses include User Interface Design, Internet Technologies, Fundamentals of Multimedia Technology, Image Processing, and Computer Graphics. Additionally, the program includes basics of media science, a practical, and an in-depth media science course. From the fourth semester onwards, there is the possibility to specialize in areas according to your own interests. Possible areas of specialization are the four core areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Web Development, Multimedia Technology, and Computer Graphics/Image Processing, as well as cross-disciplinary topics such as the development of computer games.

Is study abroad expected?

Information on the Erasmus program (Uppsala, Sweden) for students of computer science and cognitive science.

• Optional time abroad: You may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. You should start planning it 12 to 18 months before your departure.

Help with choosing a study program

Is the program right for me?

To help you decide whether Tübingen is right for you, here are some contact points and information on studying in Germany:

• University of Tübingen’s international profile
• Contact: University office for the Advising and Admission of International Students
• Information on application for international students
• FAQs for international students
• Addresses and contact points for international students at the University of Tübingen

After your studies

Career prospects

In a world increasingly permeated by digital media, well-trained media informatics specialists are in high demand. The job prospects are extremely good.

Examples of areas include:

• Innovation and research: Development of new electronic media
• Software development: Design of user interfaces for computers, PDAs, mobile phones, televisions, household appliances, entertainment electronics, and electronic health products
• Web design & internet agencies: Development of websites, interactive web applications (Web 2.0), and personalized web applications (Web 3.0)
• Development of digital learning and interaction platforms: Software development, software architecture, project management
• Entertainment industry: Development of computer and video games
• Broadcasting and television: Digital technology
• Printing industry: Development of software for digital printing preparation

Postgraduate programs

In general, a corresponding master's program follows the bachelor's program (often referred to as "consecutive master's programs"). Admission requirements for the respective master's programs can be found on the corresponding websites.

Doctorate options

Admission to a doctoral program with a bachelor's degree is not possible. Completion of a master's program is required for admission to a doctoral program.

Join the alumni society

Here you will find all information about the alumni association Alumni Tübingen.