English-Taught Business Informatics & Information Systems Master's in Germany

You don't speak German, but you want to do a master's in Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik) in Germany. The good news: it's possible. While most bachelor's programs run in German, at master's level there's a meaningful number of English-taught programs — especially under titles like Information Systems, Business Analytics and Management & Digital Technologies, which specifically target international students. The honest truth: the door is open, but you have to be selective; both program names and content vary a lot from school to school. In this article I explain from start to finish how an English-taught business informatics / information systems master's in Germany works without German.

#First, the terms: WI, Information Systems, the same family

In Germany the established name for this discipline is Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI) — the bridge sitting right between business administration (BWL) and computer science (Informatik). In the international (English) world, the closest equivalent is largely Information Systems (IS). The two aren't identical but they're related: both deal with business processes, data, ERP systems, digital transformation and how IT creates value for a company.

So don't fixate on a single name when searching. Programs may appear under these titles:

• Information Systems (the classic IS master's)
• Business Analytics / Data & Analytics (data-heavy, the analytics end)
• Management & Digital Technologies / Digital Transformation (management + technology bridge)
• Information Systems Management, Business Information Systems (English labels for WI)

If you want to understand the German side of the field and why it sits between CS and BWL in more depth, Studying Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik) in Germany is a good starting point.

#Which schools offer English-taught master's?

The table below summarises respected schools where an English-taught WI/IS master's option is likely. Program names and language can change every year — always verify on the school's current page.

Before chasing a brand, it helps to understand how "prestige" works in Germany: here the name of a public university is often worth more than the shine of an expensive private school. I cover this honestly in How university prestige and rankings work in Germany.

#Language bar: what IELTS / TOEFL?

English-taught programs require proof of English proficiency. Typical thresholds (approximate, varies by school):

• IELTS Academic: usually 6.5 (some programs ask for 7.0).
• TOEFL iBT: usually around 90 (some 100).
• Some schools grant a waiver if your prior degree was English-taught; verify the requirement on the school's page.

A German language certificate is not required for English programs — but as explained below, learning German makes a big difference when it comes to finding a job.

#Applying: uni-assist, documents, deadlines

• uni-assist: many public universities take international applications through uni-assist (certificate evaluation + pre-checking). Some accept directly via their own portal — check the school's page.
• Documents: bachelor's certificate and transcript, English proof (IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter, CV, sometimes GRE or an interview. For a master's, a relevant bachelor's (business, computer science, WI, industrial engineering, economics) is usually expected; those coming from pure business or pure CS may need bridge/prerequisite courses.
• Deadlines: winter-semester applications usually close around 15 July; for English master's the dates can be earlier (some December–March of the prior year). Start early.
• APS: the APS procedure applies to countries like China/India/Vietnam; check your current country rule.

If you're after a fully English, technical master's without German, the search logic in the neighbouring article English-taught CS/IT degrees in Germany without German is useful too — the same search reflex applies to WI/IS.

#But can I find a job without German? The honest answer

Yes, but with nuance. International companies, consultancies, large tech teams and start-ups work in English — especially in hubs like Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt. But precisely where business informatics is strongest — in roles that touch German firms' business processes and internal operations (IT consulting, SAP/ERP projects, business analyst) — German is a serious advantage, often a de facto requirement.

Honest advice: start the master's in English, but begin learning German while you study. Even B1–B2 noticeably opens interview doors and internship/Werkstudent opportunities. The gold value of WI is bridging business and IT; in most German companies, the language of that bridge is still German.

I cover career paths and salary ranges in Working in business informatics in Germany: careers and salary, and the concrete job doors the degree opens in What to do with a business informatics degree in Germany.

#Fees & living costs

• Fees: public universities charge no tuition; only a semester contribution of ~€150–350 (may include a semester ticket). Exception: Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students ~€1,500/semester. Private schools: several thousand euros per year. As of 2025/2026, approximate; verify.
• Sperrkonto (blocked account): for the visa you're usually asked to show ~€992/month = ~€11,904/year. As of 2025/2026, approximate; verify from official sources.
• Scholarships: DAAD is the best-known source; also the Deutschlandstipendium and foundation scholarships.
• After graduation & Blue Card: with a job, the 2026 general Blue Card salary threshold is ~€50,700/year; the shortage-occupation/new-graduate threshold is ~€45,934/year. Approximate; verify from official sources. The good news: WI/IS consulting and analytics roles can comfortably exceed these thresholds.

#Conclusion & honest advice

An English-taught business informatics / information systems master's in Germany is a realistic and good path — very affordable on the public side and with high employment value. My honest advice:

1. Don't fixate on one name: search titles like Information Systems, Business Analytics, Management & Digital Technologies; content matters more than the label.
2. Prepare your language proof early: IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL ~90 are typical; verify your target school's threshold in advance.
3. Don't postpone German, add it alongside: study in English, but with B1–B2 German the internship and job doors open far wider.
4. Choose fit over prestige: strong names like Münster (ERCIS) or Mannheim are tempting, but what matters is that the program matches your target role (consulting/analytics/ERP).

Make your decision not on brand feeling, but on the program's content, language and the role it prepares you for.

This article was prepared in early 2026. Program names, teaching language, language thresholds, tuition fees, application deadlines, the Sperrkonto amount and Blue Card salary thresholds vary by school, state and year. Always verify the current information from the relevant school and official bodies before applying.