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What is the EIT ICT Labs Master's Programme?

EIT is the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. It was founded by the European Union to increase sustainable growth. To do so, it combines education, research, and business through so-called "Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC)". One of these KICs is the EIT ICT Labs, which aims to improve the future information and communication society. The EIT ICT Labs Master School was established as one building block in the education efforts of the EIT ICT Labs.

Admitted students study at two universities in different countries and, therefore, get two master degrees: one master degree from each university. The course of studies consists of two parts: the chosen major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

See also: http://eitictlabs.masterschool.eu/programme/

What are the advantages of the EIT ICT Labs Master School?

At the time of graduation, students will have studied at two top universities in Europe. Furthermore, they will be proficient in both science and entrepreneurship and will have established contact to leading research institutions and companies.

At Saarland University, for example, the Center for Information Security, Privacy and Accountability (CISPA), the Max Planck Institutes for Informatics and Software Systems (MPI-INF and MPI-SWS), the Cluster of Excellence on Multimodal Computing and Interaction (MMCI), as well as the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) are located directly on campus

Who is involved in the EIT ICT Labs Master School?

The central administration of the EIT ICT Labs Master School is located in Stockholm, Sweden. Additionally, every participating university provides a local administration and support team.

The universities where the students spend their first year are called entry points, the second year universities exit points. Entry points of the Security and Privacy major are TU Berlin and the University of Trento; exit points are TU Berlin, TU Twente, Saarland University, ELTE (Budapest), TU Darmstadt, and the University of Trento.

Each exit point has its own specialization. Saarland University, for example, has its focus on "Information Security and Privacy".

How to finance the EIT ICT Master?

There are several models on how to finance the studies. For the highest ranked applicants, there are fee waivers as well as scholarships available.

For more information, see Tuition Fees and Scholarships.

What are the requirements?

The primary target of the Security and Privacy major are people with a bachelor degree in computer science. However, a degree in a related subject can also be accepted if the applicant has solid skills in mathematics, electrical engineering, software design and programming.

The degree certificate of the bachelor's course of studies may be handed in later (until August 15th, 2012).

For more information on the required documents please refer to: Admission Requirements

How to apply?


Application Deadline was February 15th, 2012!

The application deadline for the winter term 2012 was February 15th, 2012 (at midnight Swedish time). The application consists of several steps: First you have to create an online account (link below). Then you have to do a initial web application and afterwards you need to send your complete application documents to the central administration in Sweden. Finally, you have to fill out a complementary information form.

Applications are all handled centrally by the EIT ICT Labs Master School Office. Further information about the application process as well as the application form can be found here: EIT ICT Labs Master School.

Are there other majors?

The following majors are available:

Except for the SaP major, none of them involves Saarland University.

For further information, please refer to: http://eitictlabs.masterschool.eu/

Further information?

Feel free to contact us by e-mail if you have further questions. The address is .