Admission: Prerequisite

Admission to this programme is based on a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics (or a discipline of each) totalling 210 ECTS. In case of a Bachelor's degree with less than 210 but at least 180 ECTS, missing competences need to be proved (e.g., by additional passed exams or internships).

Application

You can start your studies in the summer semester or in the winter semester. The application is made via the PRIMUSS application portal THI. Master's degree applicants with relevant previous studies outside Germany require a preliminary verification document (VPD) from uni-assist.

Information on the application period and the application procedure can be found on the page "Application for a Master's study place".

Important Information for Applicants

1. Applicants with a bachelor's degree obtained in Germany or with EU citizenship will be admitted without further aptitude test, provided that the general admission requirements are met.
2. Applicants who do not fall under point 1 must complete an orientation and selection procedure. This is based on the submitted application documents. The overall grade is based on:
   - The final grade of the bachelor's degree program (60% contribution to the overall grade) and
   - A curricular analysis in which the contents of the previous studies as well as relevant practical experience are examined (40% contribution to the overall grade).
   No additional certificates, tests, or essays are required. 
   Applicants who achieve an overall grade of at least 2.0 have successfully completed the orientation and selection procedure and are admitted to this course of study.
   Applicants with an overall grade better than 2.5 are admitted depending on the maximum number of students to be admitted for the first semester.
   Please note the Statutes for International Orientation and Selection Procedures as well as the procedural elements chosen for this master's degree program.

Applies to applications for summer semester 2027 and beyond

With immediate effect, applicants from India  with Bachelor’s degrees in the following fields

• Engineering
• Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics
• Business / Management

must, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having passed the Digital Master Test (dMAT):

https://aps-india.de/

in order to obtain an APS certificate relevant for your visa .

Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor's degree:

 Programmes requiring dMAT (pdf)

The test costs 150 €. Registration is now open.

Timetable for applications for the 2027 summer semester:

September 15, 2026: deadline registration for dMAT
September 26, 2026: dMAT test date at 10 locations in India
October 12, 2026: certificate available

 Full details can be found at: https://aps-india.de/dmat/

Please note: THI does not answer any questions regarding the test procedure or its impact on an offer of admission from our university!

Application period at THI for English-taught Master programmes for the summer semester 2027: 15 October 2026 to 15 January 2027

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.

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

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 1.200 euros per semester (Master 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

The dual Master's programme at THI offers optimal career opportunities. In addition to the regular degree programme, the dual Master's programme includes intensive work experience in a company. It is consecutive and is aimed at both non-dual and dual Bachelor graduates who have previously completed a combined degree programme or a degree programme with in-depth practical experience.

During the dual Master's programme, you will receive a salary from your company. The salary for Master's degree programmes should be appropriately higher than the salary for Bachelor's degree programmes.

Special feature: Normal duration of study with significantly more practical experience than in a regular Master's programme

Since the programme is entirely taught in English, mastery of the English language is required and must be demonstrated. If your language of instruction (MOI) in undergraduate studies was English, you do not need to provide additional evidence of English proficiency. If your MOI in college was not English, you must provide IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL or similar certificates.

The programme is entirely taught in English. But students are recommended to learn German parallel to their studies, as this will be an advantage when looking for a job after graduation. German courses are offered as General Elective module.

There are various scholarships for enrolled students, such as, e.g., the Deutschlandstipendium. All students must apply and apply for certain scholarships themselves. Most scholarship programmes are performance-based (grades, voluntary work, etc.). The economic situation of the applicants is usually not taken into account. For many scholarships, a certain level of German language skills (at least B2) is required.

Enrolment can be done remotely. Enrolment must be completed within the first 4 weeks of the semester.

We do not offer online courses. For most courses, all materials are available online for self-study. Some modules require physical attendance.

It is not possible to defer your admission to a later semester. Once you have completed the enrolment process, you are a full student of THI, regardless of whether you are physically in Ingolstadt or attending courses.

In order to take the examinations, you must be present in Ingolstadt. Please note that your study time will not be extended if you cannot be present in Ingolstadt for lectures or exams once you are enrolled.

If you would like to apply for our AI Engineering of Autonomous Systems programme and work in a company at the same time, please apply to a company near Ingolstadt that has the same focus as our degree programme. We do not yet have a list of possible companies.
You can find all relevant information on the following page: Dual Studies (THI).

Unfortunately, neither the head of degree programme nor the faculty can help you find accommodation.

An International Welcome Centre will be set up from service fees to provide you with support (incomings@thi.de).