- Degree
- Master of Science
- Course location
- Dortmund
- In cooperation with
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Courses are held in English (100%).
Students can use German for written assignments and write their theses in German, too.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- The programme will start in the winter semester 2026/2027. Therefore, you cannot apply for the summer semester 2026.
- Application deadline
- Application Process for the Master's Programme
Applications are only accepted through our online application.
Application Procedure (Two Steps)
• Complete the pre-check via the official Pre-Check Service Portal: https://precheck.go-study-europe.de (https://precheck.go-study-europe.de/).
• After successfully passing the pre-check, you will receive further instructions along with a link to the online application portal.
Pre-Check Information:
To ensure you meet the admission requirements, we strongly recommend that all applicants (EU, non-EU, and German) complete the pre-check before submitting their application.
The Pre-Check Portal opens in September or February, and evaluations begin in November and April. Please note that the pre-check results will only be available from mid-November or mid-April, depending on when the pre-check has been submitted.
Application Deadlines:
• Non-EU Applicants: 15 December or 15 June
• EU Applicants: 15 January or 15 July
Contact Information:
• application or pre-check
• study programme
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- Description/content
- 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.
The Master's in Medical Informatics delivers the competencies to shape the digital revolution in medicine. With the Master’s programme, we focus on the integration of digital solutions in healthcare – especially software & information technologies. We are exploring the relevant artificial intelligence models, cybersecurity and socio-economic impact as well. Our graduates are trained to work in very dynamic, diverse, and agile international teams aiming for solutions that benefit patients and society.
The three pillars of the Master's in Medical Informatics competence model are as follows:
• Medical informatics modules covering the relevant processes, methods and tools for developing complex software solutions in healthcare
• Research-oriented work in projects of the participating universities
• A strong focus on project-oriented, user-centred development processes
Our students have key advantages by studying Medical Informatics at Fachhochschule Dortmund:
• Wide research and job opportunities are available for our students and many career opportunities are open to our graduates in German and international companies, e.g. in the companies and hospitals of Ruhr Valley region.
• Culturally diverse international teams and class experience
• Interactive learning methods
• Strong interrelation with DFG funded RTG WisPerMed
• International events and conferences as well as a semester abroad exchange programmes
• Research opportunities in our medical informatics groups and at University Medicine Essen
• Hands-on experience with practical approaches
• International networking
For more information on the Master's in Medical Informatics programme, please visit https://www.fh-dortmund.de/studiengaenge/medizinische-informatik-master.php (https://www.fh-dortmund.de/studiengaenge/medizinische-informatik-master.php)or contact us directly (see the contact information on the right).