Master's in Medical Informatics
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts · Dortmund, Germany
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Application deadline
15 Dec 2026
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Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Academic admission requirements include the completion of a “Diplom” or Bachelor's course of study of Medical Informatics, Computer Science (with healthcare minor), Information Technology (with healthcare minor), Medical Engineering (with a focus on software) or equivalent at a university of applied sciences ("Fachhochschule") or a university, or the completion of a corresponding accredited Bachelor's qualification programme at a university of cooperative education ("Berufsakademie") with an overall grade of at…full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 27 Speaking: 27 Writing: 18 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: 1 September - 15 December The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 January…
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- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- A semester contribution (social contribution) must be paid by each student per semester in order to be able to start or continue their studies at Fachhochschule Dortmund.
- Living costs (12 months)
- Please find some helpful information on the cost of living in Dortmund here: https://www.fh-dortmund.de/studieren/leben-und-wohnen/kosten-finanzierung.php?loc=en-US
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Compare my optionsThe programme
Transform the future of medical informatics – join the English-taught Master's in Medical Informatics at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Fachhochschule Dortmund) together with University Medicine Essen (University of Duisburg-Essen). Study in a very friendly, international environment, with projects turning cutting-edge knowledge into practical experience in the dynamically growing healthcare and high-tech industries of the German Ruhr Valley region.
- How it is organised
- The international Master's in Medical Informatics programme is taught in four semesters, including the Master's thesis. The programme has a workload of 3,600 hours and 120 credit points (ECTS). The first two semesters consist of five modules each.
- Study abroad
- The third semester can also be used as an exchange semester with one of the partner universities.
- Part-time work
- The Fachhochschule Dortmund provides an online job market, where students can find jobs related and unrelated to their studies, internships in Germany and abroad, Bachelor's or Master's thesis topics and graduate…
- Degree
- Joint or double degree with a partner university.
- Support for international students
- The International Office is the central point of contact for all topics relating to internationality and internationalisation in studies and teaching, both for students and lecturers at Fachhochschule Dortmund and for…
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Dortmund
A Ruhr city that swapped coal and steel for logistics, software and research, with a lake, a football stadium and student rooms near campus
Dortmund is a working city that has reinvented itself. The last colliery closed in 1987, and what was a steelworks now holds a lake with a harbour promenade, while the old blast furnace next to it can be climbed.
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