Term dates & deadlines
Winter semester 2019/20
General admission period:
9 July to 5 September
Extended admission period:
6 September to 30 November
Preliminary information: New from Autumn 2019!
The degree programme qualifies graduates for the development of top-quality computer-assisted solutions to problems, for the efficient and effective management of the problem-solving process, and for the design of the beneficial utilization of solutions, based on methods and techniques from Informatics. Students acquire sound knowledge and expertise in the field of Informatics as well as possible areas of application, and gain a comprehensive understanding of economic interrelations. The methodological, social and personal skills necessary for the successful realisation, introduction, and beneficial utilization of Informatics systems complete your profile.
DESIGN IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION PROCESSES
The field of Informatics is characterised by highly dynamic development. It is therefore a further aim of the degree programme to convey competencies to ensure that – on the one hand – graduates can actively contribute to this process of improvement and innovation, and that they are also able – on the other hand – to update their knowledge in an autonomous and timely manner. Consequently, the focus of the Informatics Master’s degree in Klagenfurt is on conveying detailed knowledge about the fundamental concepts, interrelations, and insights gained in the field as well as its methods and tools. In addition, students are taught personal and leadership skills, they gain practical and research experience, and develop expertise in solving problems.
MAIN AREAS OF STUDY
In-depth specialization subjects in practical and theoretical Informatics serve to expand knowledge and expertise in the core area of Informatics. By choosing a specialization subject you can gain further knowledge in an area of your choice. The available subjects include Artificial Intelligence, Business Information Systems, Data Science and Engineering, Distributed Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Information and System Security, Multimedia Systems, and Software Engineering.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Practical and research experience along with expertise in solving problems ideally prepare you for your professional life.
- English language instruction provides you with additional language skills.
- The campus in Klagenfurt offers excellent supervision arrangements, small seminar groups and manageable working groups. It is quick and easy to find friends and establish connections here!
Contact details
Student Guidance Service
E-Mail: studieninfo [at] aau.at
Office of the Programme Director
Website of the Programme Director
E-Mail: technik [at] aau.at
Student Representatives
Website of the Student Representatives
E-Mail: oeh.informatik [at] aau.at
Your skills upon completion of the Master’s Degree
Graduates of the Master’s degree programme in Informatics are experts in their specialist field with a comprehensive background in Informatics. They are qualified to manage complex software development projects, to define novel problem solutions, and to develop the concepts, methods, and tools of Informatics or one of the areas of application in a focused manner. They are distinguished by their high degree of independence and superior problem-solving skills. In particular, they are skilled at adapting to and mastering technical paradigm shifts. Furthermore, following three years of relevant professional activity and the successful completion of the Civil Engineer examination, graduates of the Master’s degree programme are entitled to work as chartered civil engineers in the field of Informatics.
Admission to the degree programme
The admission to the degree programme must take place before the end of the extension period (winter semester: no later than 30 November | summer semester: no later than 30 April).
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree programme in Applied Informatics or a degree programme of equivalent academic value at another post-secondary educational institution. Depending on your previous degree, you may need to take additional exams.
Programme structure
Overview
| Subject | Designation | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Required Subjects | Specialization in Informatics | 22 |
| Advanced Social and Academic Skills | 12 | |
| Elective Subject | Specialization through the choice of one subject:
|
32 |
| Optional Subjects | 6 | |
| Project or Supplementary Subject | Study Variant I: Project (incl. cross-project Review) Study Variant II: |
18 |
| Master’s Thesis | Master’s Thesis (incl. Research Seminar) |
30 |
| Final Overall Examination | ||
| Total | 120 |
Practical training
Over the course of the Master’s degree, students are encouraged to complete a suitable internship (project), in order to test, apply and expand the acquired expertise and knowledge in a practical setting. Additionally, it is recommended that students spend at least one semester abroad at a foreign institution or foreign university. In particular, students can avail themselves of the opportunity to complete the project abroad.
Periods of study abroad
In general, students are encouraged to spend at least one semester studying abroad.
Erasmus+ and Joint Study programs allow students to study at numerous partner universities in Europe and across the globe.
Continuing your studies
Upon successful completion of the Master’s degree programme Informatics, students can continue their studies in the Doctoral degree programme.
Specialist courses
Within the scope of the optional subjects and in accordance with the respective curriculum, students can receive credits for individual courses or for entire modules from other subject areas.
Term dates & deadlines
Summer semester 2019
General admission period:
8 January to 5 February 2019
Extended admission period:
6 February to 30 April 2019
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Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
Universitätsstraße 65-67
9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Austria
+43 463 2700
uni [at] aau.at
www.aau.at
Campus Plan
Universitätsstraße 65-67
9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Austria
+43 463 2700
uni [at] aau.at
www.aau.at
Campus Plan
