Overview

Profile of the master’s degree programme

Interdisciplinary, international, and individual - the Finance and Information Management programme of the University of Bayreuth is a programme unique in Germany, offered as a joint programme by TU Munich and the University of Bayreuth, providing in-depth knowledge at the interface of two topics of the future: finance and information management. FIM students have a wide choice of interdisciplinary courses on the basis of four options for specialisation: Quantitative Finance, Financial Management, Business & Information Systems Engineering, and Sustainability & Technology. In addition, soft-skill seminars and hands-on projects with renowned real-world partners are an essential part of the degree programme. This not only provides students with analytical and technical skills, but also with horizon-expanding and personality-building competencies to tackle diverse problems and develop novel solutions. The master's programme in Finance & Information Management is aimed at outstanding and exceptional students looking for a challenging master's programme.

FIM – a success story

The FIM master's programme was launched as part of the Elite Network of Bavaria in 2004, and has since developed into a great success story. Indeed, FIM is the only degree programme at a state university in the entire German-speaking region that has achieved a top ranking in the nationwide CHE ranking five times in a row. Moreover, many managers in positions of great responsibility are graduates of the programme, such as Bastian Nominacher, winner of the German Future Prize for Technology and Innovation.

Programme Structure

Content

FIM students can choose from a wide range of job opportunities when starting their careers. FIM students typically go into the fields of financial management, business & information systems engineering, or management. The FIM programme’s close collaboration with highly renowned companies makes it easier for many students to enter the professional world. Typical career choices for graduates also include becoming entrepreneurs or following an academic career towards a doctorate.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bayreuth, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree (with at least 6 semesters of regular study) or an equivalent degree in economics or social sciences, industrial engineering, information systems, (applied) computer science, mathematics (including financial and business mathematics), statistics, or a comparable degree programme.

A scientific paper within the scope of a Bachelor's thesis, a project, a scientific essay, or a comparable achievement amounting to at least 5 ECTS.

A valid GMAT certificate.

Proof of adequate English language skills through a recognised language test such as the TOEFL (at least 88 points), the IELTS (at least 6.5 points) or the Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations.

As a foreign student, knowledge of German is not required at the time of application. However, proof of basic German language skills (comparable to level A1) must be submitted by the end of second semester.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

332 EUR / year

≈ 332 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

332 EUR / year

≈ 332 EUR / year

Additional Details

This is a semester fee which is composed of the contribution towards the student services and the semester ticket for public transportation.

Living costs

Bayreuth

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Profile of the master’s degree programme

FIM – a success story

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bayreuth

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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