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Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics

University of Oldenburg · School II: Computing Science, Business Administration, Economics, and Law · Oldenburg, Germany
  • German/English
  • 2 years, 120 ECTS
  • On campus, full time
16 min read · Published on September 4, 2026 · Updated on September 4, 2026
Full programme planINR 28.61 lakh

Published charges, living benchmark, APS and visa

Programme feeEUR 0

current published position

Duration2 years

120 ECTS full time

IntakeWinter 2027/28

next planned entry

Deadline15 Jun 2027

non-EU winter deadline

Entrybusiness informatics or closely related preparation

subject-specific assessment

LanguageGerman/English

published programme rule

What is University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics?

Oldenburg’s MSc Business Informatics is a 2 years, 120 ECTS programme. It brings business informatics core together with chosen specialisation track before independent final work. The full planning total is INR 28.61 lakh. For an Indian applicant, the first decision is whether the sequence matches prior study and intended work.

The official description confirms an on-campus academic sequence with taught study, choice and independent assessment. That balance defines this programme more clearly than its award label alone. The examination regulation controls credit recognition, module order and the final award.

How much does MSc Business Informatics at the University of Oldenburg cost?

For planning, use EUR 25,832 plus INR 26,400, or about INR 28.61 lakh, across 24 months. The total uses the published programme fee, current semester contribution, the university's EUR 1,000 monthly living estimate, APS and the adult national visa fee.

ItemINRLocal currencyWhen it is due
Programme tuition or feeINR 0.00 lakhEUR 0Published programme position
Living plan for 24 monthsINR 26.34 lakhEUR 24,000EUR 1,000 monthly
4 semester contributionsINR 201,018EUR 1,831.60EUR 457.90 each at the Winter 2026/27 rate
APS verification feeINR 18,000INR 18,000Before APS verification
German national visa feeINR 8,400INR 8,400At the adult visa appointment, current mission rate
Full programme planning totalINR 28.61 lakhEUR 25,832 plus INR 26,400Before flights, deposits, translations, uni-assist fees and bank spreads

The first-year blocked-account amount remains the student's living money. It is not added again above the full living plan. Converted at EUR 1 = INR 109.7500 using the European Central Bank reference rate for 3 September 2026. Flights, deposits, translations, uni-assist fees and bank spreads are excluded.

Proof of sufficient funds is required for the student visa.German Missions in India study visa funding rule

The Oldenburg semester contribution, fee schedule and ECB reference file support the calculation.

The current programme fee is EUR 0. Standard Oldenburg degree programmes have no tuition, but the published fee schedule names separate charges for three programmes in this cluster. The exact enrolment and programme invoice control the amount due.

The university publishes a EUR 1,000 monthly living estimate. This plan covers 24 months. Rent deposits, travel and personal spending can still move the cash requirement above it.

The Winter 2026/27 semester contribution is EUR 457.90. A later semester can change this charge, so the table is a planning base rather than a fee guarantee.

Rupee totals change with exchange rates even when euro charges do not. Part-time earnings are excluded because a job, work schedule and income are not guaranteed.

Can an Indian applicant enter University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics?

An Indian application is credible when the transcript clearly proves business informatics or closely related preparation. Oldenburg evaluates degree content, accepted language evidence and programme documents separately. APS and detailed module descriptions help the admissions team interpret the qualification, but they don't replace a missing academic prerequisite.

RequirementPublished ruleWhat you do
MSc degree test (India)English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations For more details see Foreign language skills on this page.For MSc Business Informatics, document business informatics or closely related preparation from the academic record
MSc subject matrix (India)English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations For more details see Foreign language skills on this page. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Business Informatics or from prior studies in a closely related field (specialist skills see Admission Regulations). A schedule for the acquirement of missing credit points, if the bachelor degree has not been completed by the time of application. Level B1 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)For MSc Business Informatics, map modules against the stated subject rule
MSc language position (India)English at CEFR B1 is required. The bilingual curriculum can also make German practically important.For MSc Business Informatics, attach only an accepted language certificate
MSc rejection risk (India)A related degree title can still fail if the record does not prove business informatics or closely related preparation.For MSc Business Informatics, resolve the named rejection risk before submission
Indian records for MSc (India)APS, the grading scale and module descriptions must make evidence for business informatics or closely related preparation readable.For MSc Business Informatics, annotate the transcript against business informatics or closely related preparation

The official admission page for MSc Business Informatics gives the binding subject screen. English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations For more details see Foreign language skills on this page. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Informatics or from prior studies in a closely related field (specialist skills see Admission Regulations). A schedule for the acquirement of missing credit points, if the bachelor degree has not been completed by the time of application. Level B1 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

For this programme, the practical comparison is between completed modules and business informatics core. A degree name on its own doesn’t establish that match, particularly when an adjacent discipline contains little of the named preparation.

An Indian file should keep original credits, grades and module descriptions visible. APS verifies the academic record, while the University of Oldenburg still makes its own admission decision for MSc Business Informatics.

How should an Indian student apply for Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics?

The selected intake is Winter 2027/28, with 15 Jun 2027 as the published planning deadline for this route. Indian degree holders normally apply through uni-assist and include APS evidence, unless the programme names a separate application channel. Start the document sequence well before the closing date.

Subject fit, APS, uni-assist or the named programme route, admission decision, then student visa

Start byTaskTakesWhy this date
12 Dec 2026Resolve academic fit21 daysMap the transcript to the programme's subject and language rules.
02 Jan 2027Start APS and uni-assist90 daysAllow time for APS, verification, translations and a possible correction.
26 Feb 2027Prepare programme evidence35 daysAssemble transcripts, grading scale, module descriptions and accepted language proof.
02 Apr 2027Submit the complete file14 daysLeave time for portal and document defects before the closing date.
16 Apr 2027Move from offer to visa60 daysUse the admission, funding, insurance and identity documents for the national visa file.

The allowances are Nbyula planning estimates, not processing times published by University of Oldenburg.

The exact programme application page controls the route. Applicants with an international degree use the course-specific Oldenburg route and normally submit through uni-assist. Indian qualifications require APS evidence.

The checked source supports The published planning deadline is 15 June 2027 for the selected winter route. Deadline treatment can differ by nationality, degree origin and entry semester, so do not substitute another Oldenburg programme’s date.

The complete file normally includes academic records, grading information, language evidence, identity documents and translations where applicable. Early submission leaves time for a document defect without changing the deadline.

Admission and the student visa are separate decisions. An offer does not guarantee a visa, housing or arrival before enrolment.

What jobs can follow University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics?

The published curriculum most directly supports work as business systems analyst, IT consultant or information systems specialist. These are study-linked directions, not placement promises. Oldenburg doesn't publish an audited placement rate or salary distribution for this exact programme, so prior experience and competitive recruitment remain material.

MeasureFigureBasis
MSc role directionsbusiness systems analyst, IT consultant, information systems specialistThe career field of a Business Informatics specialist includes the following individual points: A degree in computer science with a specialisation in business informatics allows for further scholarly work in the area of applied and practical computer science, and may also make alternative.
MSc evidence limitThe university publishes no exact placement rate or salary distribution for this programme.Exact programme evidence sweep
German job-search period after MScUp to 18 monthsResidence Act section 20, with sufficient funds

For MSc Business Informatics, the university publishes no exact placement rate or salary distribution for this programme. The legal job-search period is time to seek suitable work, not an employment promise.

The programme career description connects the course with these fields. The career field of a Business Informatics specialist includes the following individual points: A degree in computer science with a specialisation in business informatics allows for further scholarly work in the area of applied and practical computer science, and may also make alternative qualification for public school teaching possible. Design and introduction of business application systems, Further development and introduction of organisational concepts Development and introduction of application systems (especially for business related challenges), Implementation of theoretical and applied research to the application of information technology, Developing new methods and procedures for the development of information systems, Marketing of hardware and software products and user support in product planning, Product implementation as well as product operation, Designing and carrying out training sessions for the use of operational information systems (also includes training and further education measures for manufacturers, users, and private or public education institutions) and Determining managerial responsibilities for IT divisions, technical departments, projects, or for IT companies and consultants.

The route from business informatics core to master’s thesis explains why business systems analyst is a defensible direction. It doesn’t show that every graduate receives that title, enters the same sector or earns the same salary.

After successful study, Germany’s Residence Act section 20 can permit up to 18 months for a qualifying job search when the graduate has sufficient funds. That period isn’t an employment, sponsorship or permanent-residence guarantee.

Who is University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics for?

The strongest fit is a graduate whose prior study supports business informatics core and whose intended work connects with business systems analyst. An adjacent-field applicant needs a written module-level ruling. A candidate missing the stated preparation should resolve that gap before paying for verification, application or relocation.

VerdictYour backgroundWhy
Strong fitA graduate prepared for business informatics coreThe record can support the move into chosen specialisation track and master's thesis.
Needs evidenceAn adjacent-field graduateOldenburg must decide whether prior modules support business informatics core.
Do not shortlistA candidate without the named foundationThe course cannot be treated as a conversion route into business systems analyst.

A strong shortlist starts with the academic sequence from business informatics core to chosen specialisation track. That sequence suits someone who wants to use the master’s for business systems analyst rather than only collect a broad award title.

An adjacent record needs a faculty ruling because Oldenburg assesses subject content. The application is stronger when every relevant module shows its original credit value, assessment and syllabus rather than relying on a self-created equivalence.

Someone whose goal sits outside business systems analyst, IT consultant, information systems specialist should compare a different syllabus. The programme’s value depends on wanting its actual academic route, not merely the University of Oldenburg name.

What does the University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics curriculum contain?

The current published 120 ECTS curriculum is organised around Business informatics core, Chosen specialisation track, Project group and electives, Master's thesis. Current regulations control sequencing and availability. Read the credit pattern as the course's academic balance before choosing a specialisation route, while the current regulations control sequencing and availability.

CodeComponentECTSWhere it sits
OL-1Business informatics core30
OL-2Chosen specialisation track30
OL-3Project group and electives30
OL-4Master's thesis30
Total120

The note “Published curriculum area” applies to 4 components in this table.

  • Complete the approved 120 ECTS programme
  • Follow the examination regulations for compulsory and elective credits
  • Module availability and sequencing can vary by semester

The published credit groups give MSc a distinct academic centre rather than a generic master’s label. In particular, Business informatics core prepares the later master’s thesis, so the sequence cannot be reduced to a list of interchangeable electives.

The published groups include Business informatics core, Chosen specialisation track, Project group and electives, Master’s thesis. Their credit values show how the programme balances required study, choice and independent work. An elective heading does not guarantee that every named class runs in a chosen term.

Module availability, sequencing and recognition remain subject to the current examination rules and semester catalogue. This is the curriculum decision that deserves attention before enrolment. The current examination regulations and module catalogue govern the final study plan, credit recognition and thesis route.

Should an Indian student shortlist University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics?

Shortlist MSc Business Informatics when business informatics core matches both your academic record and intended work. The recommendation is conditional because Oldenburg still checks subject content, language proof and documents. Resolve the module fit in writing before paying any application or relocation cost.

The strongest case connects prior preparation in business informatics core with a credible plan for business systems analyst. That is more specific than applying because the award title sounds related to a previous degree. The official course description supplies the academic detail. The Master's degree in Business Informatics consists of four semesters (two years). The programme has been devised in such a way that students are free to design their own programme. They also have the option of developing their academic profile by following one of the specialization tracks. Lecturers issue recommendations about which specialization track best fits the academic profile that the student wants to create. These tracks ordinarily comprise five modules or 30 ECTS,and also connect the content between the content covered during the project group component and the Master's thesis. The department issues a certificate for completed tracks upon request, as long as all the requirements have been met. In order to make sure that students reach the minimum attainment levels for the Master’s programme in all areas of business informatics, they are required to take business informatics and economics modules. Students can also take modules from the Master’s degree in computing science. The project group and the Master’s thesis are core components of the degree; they are mandatory for all students enrolled in the programme. The details of the individual modules are outlined in the degree-specific appendixes to the Master’s examination regulations. Specialization tracks The Master's degree has deliberately been devised in such a way that students can design their own personal programme, without necessarily having to specialize in a particular direction. However, students also have the option of specializing in one of the following three tracks: Operational Environmental Information Systems (BUIS) Industrial Information Systems (IIS) Business Intelligence (BI) The master's programme in Business Informatics is conceptually and methodologically well founded, as well as career and labour market oriented. The content of the M. Sc. Business Informatics can be easily adapted and individualised. One of the most important objectives of this degree programme is that students acquire and fine-tune essential problem-solving skills. Specific products and case studies are used throughout the programme to illustrate various approaches and to help students implement those approaches. In addition to regular lectures, students also have the opportunity to attend practicals and seminars. The project group element represents a unique form of teaching; it is an intense practical component in which students work as a team to develop software and systems. A particular research and teaching specialisation in Business Informatics at the University of Oldenburg concerns Very Large Business Applications (VLBA) and business engineering. Business Informatics can, alongside research projects, also feature numerous cooperative projects with regional businesses and with public bodies, in which active technology transfer can be carried out. The current official module catalogue names inf900 Projektgruppe; inf903 Research Project I; inf904 Research Project II; inf006 Softwaretechnik II; inf008 Informationssysteme II; inf018 Medienverarbeitung; inf100 Human-Computer-Interaction; inf108 Requirements-Engineering und Management; inf109 Datenbanken III; inf111 Fortgeschrittenenpraktikum Datenbanken; inf112 Moderne Programmiertechnologien; inf113 Betriebssysteme II; inf131 Advanced Topics in Human Computer Interaction; inf340 Uncertainty Modeling for Control in Digitalised Energy Systems; inf341 Robust Control and State Estimation in Digitalised Energy Systems; inf502 Simulation; inf510 Energieinformationssysteme; inf511 Smart Grid Management; inf513 Praktikum Energieinformatik; inf535 Computational Intelligence I; inf536 Computational Intelligence II; inf537 Intelligent Systems; inf538 Management von IT-Dienstleistungen; inf541 Data Challenge; inf604 Business Intelligence I; inf607 Business Intelligence II; inf650 Transportsysteme; inf651 Betriebliche Umweltinformationssysteme; inf652 Produktionsorientierte Wirtschaftsinformatik; inf653 ERP-Technologie; inf654 Mobile Commerce; inf655 IT-Controlling; inf657 Product Engineering; inf659 Betriebliche Umweltinformationssysteme II; inf660 Nachhaltigkeitsinformatik; inf661 Digitale Transformation; inf690 Spezielle Themen aus dem Gebiet "Wirtschaftsinformatik" I; inf691 Spezielle Themen aus dem Gebiet "Wirtschaftsinformatik" II; inf692 Spezielle Themen aus dem Gebiet "Wirtschaftsinformatik" III; inf693 Spezielle Themen aus dem Gebiet "Wirtschaftsinformatik" IV; inf694 Aktuelle Themen aus dem Gebiet "Wirtschaftsinformatik" I; inf695 Aktuelle Themen aus dem Gebiet "Wirtschaftsinformatik" II; inf696 Aktuelle Themen aus dem Gebiet "Wirtschaftsinformatik" III; inf697 Aktuelle Themen aus dem Gebiet "Wirtschaftsinformatik" IV; inf810 Spezielle Themen der Informatik I; inf811 Spezielle Themen der Informatik II; inf812 Aktuelle Themen der Informatik I; inf813 Aktuelle Themen der Informatik II; inf1202 Advanced Practical Course Data Science; inf1204 Special Topics from the field of Data Science; inf1206 Hot Topics from the field of Data Science; inf5400 Advanced Topics in Applied Deep Learning; inf5402 Trustworthy Machine Learning; inf5408 Angewandtes Deep Learning; inf5450 Current Topics in Applied Deep Learning; inf5452 Current Topics in Trustworthy Machine Learning; inf6602 Sustainable Information Systems; wir032 Managerial Accounting; wir041 Einführung in die VWL; wir060 Financial Accounting; wir070 Einführung in das Marketing; wir090 Human Resource Management; wir082 Corporate Finance; wir100 Unternehmensstrategien; wir130 Bürgerliches Recht und Handelsrecht; wir160 Entrepreneurship; wir200 Organisation; wir210 Betriebliche Umweltpolitik; wir260 Umweltökonomie; wir400 Strategisches und Internationales Marketing; wir801 Organisations- und Managementkonzepte; wir806 Informationstechnologierecht; wir808 Multivariate Statistik; wir812 Environmental Law; wir814 Strategisches Management; wir832 Innovation Management; wir842 Banking; wir848 Grundlegende Organisations- und Personaltheorien; wir857 Medien- und Telekommunikationsrecht; wir860 Datenschutzrecht; wir875 Prognoseverfahren; wir902 Perspectives and Instruments of Corporate Sustainability; wir904 Environmental and Sustainability Governance; wir898 Strategic Sustainability Management; wir896 Operations Management; wir899 Supply Chain Management.

The principal rejection risk is a transcript that cannot support the programme's named academic foundation. Cost, housing, visa and employment are separate decisions after academic fit has been established.

Decision checkscomplete cost · entry fit · application timing · outcome evidence

Key takeaways
  • MSc Business Informatics is a full-time 2 years, 120 ECTS programme.
  • The Master's degree in Business Informatics consists of four semesters (two years). The programme has been devised in such a way that students are free to design their own programme. They also have the option of developing their academic profile by following one of the specialization tracks.
  • A related degree title can still fail if the record does not prove business informatics or closely related preparation.
  • The full programme plan is about INR 28.61 lakh before variable exclusions.
  • The university publishes no exact placement rate or salary distribution for this programme.

Frequently asked questions

What is the full cost of University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics?

Use EUR 25,832 plus INR 26,400, or about INR 28.61 lakh, as the current 2 years plan. It combines the supported tuition, living, contribution, APS and visa lines for this route. Flights, deposits, translations, bank spreads and future price changes remain outside the figure.

What is the entry requirement for MSc Business Informatics?

English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations For more details see Foreign language skills on this page. The programme also applies its subject-content rule, language standard and document requirements. University of Oldenburg publishes no universal Indian percentage or CGPA conversion, so the full transcript, grading scale, module descriptions and APS evidence matter more than a self-converted mark.

Is University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics taught in English?

The published language position is English at CEFR B1 is required. The bilingual curriculum can also make German practically important. This may affect admission evidence, compulsory modules and elective choice differently. An English-taught label should not be treated as a waiver of the exact certificate or German requirement shown for the selected intake.

When is the application deadline for University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics?

The published planning deadline is 15 June 2027 for the selected winter route. The University of Oldenburg assigns master's admissions to individual faculties, so deadlines differ by programme, nationality and degree origin. The course page and its application instructions control the next application. Do not substitute a date from another Oldenburg master's.

Does an Indian applicant need APS for University of Oldenburg?

APS is required for academic qualifications earned in India unless a published exemption applies, and it supports the later student-visa file. The current APS India rules decide the applicable verification route. Start early because an incomplete verification chain can delay the university application or the visa even when academic fit is strong.

What can I study in University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics?

The published 120 ECTS structure includes Business informatics core, Chosen specialisation track, Project group and electives, Master's thesis. The examination regulations and semester module catalogue control compulsory credits, elective availability, sequencing and thesis rules. A catalogue option is not a guarantee that every class runs in every term.

Does University of Oldenburg MSc Business Informatics guarantee a job?

No. Relevant directions include business systems analyst, IT consultant, information systems specialist, but no exact programme placement rate or salary distribution was found. Research links, projects and Germany's labour market can support a search. They do not guarantee an employer, income, sponsorship or permanent residence.

Can I stay in Germany after this master's?

Section 20 of the German Residence Act can allow up to 18 months after successful completion to seek qualifying work, provided the graduate can support themselves. This is conditional job-search time. It does not guarantee employment, sponsorship, permanent residence or the same rule in a future year.

Sources

These sources support the programme, admission, cost and immigration information used on this page.

Sources checked on September 4, 2026. The next intake covered here is Winter 2027/28.

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