Health Informatics (B.Sc.)

About the course

A seven-semester (210 ECTS) programme combining computer science with medical and technical knowledge for IT roles in healthcare, such as system development, IT security and digital health. Taught in English at the European Campus Rottal-Inn, with an 18-week internship in semester 6 and an elective in evidence-based medicine, software applications in healthcare or data analytics in semester 5.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Under German recognition rules (KMK/ZAB), the Leaving Certificate gives direct university entry only with the right subject and level mix: six subjects, at least two at Higher Level H5 or better, the rest at O6/H6 or better, including two languages and Maths at O5/H6 or better. For a computing course like this, expect the engineering, maths and science rule to apply: Higher Level Maths at H5 plus a Higher Level science at H5. LCA and LCVP are not accepted. DIT refers applicants to the DAAD admissions database, so confirm your subjects with DIT admissions.
• Admission test: your school-leaving grade (converted to 0-100 points) and a 90-minute online written test in English (0-100 points) count equally. You need 101 of 200 points or more; a test score of 50 or below counts as zero and means rejection. If unsuccessful you can re-register once, for the following year. Basic programming skills are recommended.
• English at B2 level is required. DIT’s European Campus list accepts certificates such as IELTS (5.5-6.5 in each section), TOEFL (72-94) or Cambridge English, and the only exemption it lists is for German school-leaving qualifications with English as an exam subject. It does not mention the Leaving Cert or native speakers, so ask admissions before relying on Leaving Cert English. German at A2 level must be proven by the start of semester 3, which you can meet through a DIT German course.

How to apply

1. Check your subjectsMake sure your Leaving Cert subjects meet the German rules, ideally Higher Level Maths and a Higher Level science at H5 or better, and confirm your status with DIT admissions or the DAAD database.
2. Sort out the results timingDIT asks for the school certificate by 27 July, before Leaving Cert results are issued. Email admissions early in 2027 to ask how Irish applicants are handled, and get English proof (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge) in spring 2027 unless DIT confirms Leaving Cert English is enough.
3. Apply on PRIMUSS by 15 JulyApply between 15 April and 15 July 2027 (confirm dates) and apply for the admission test in the portal at the same time. Upload your documents, including your English proof.
4. Sit the online test and enrolTake the 90-minute English online test within 14 days of your invitation (test window ends 19 July in the 2026 cycle). If admitted, enrol, pay the EUR 82 semester fee and arrange housing in Pfarrkirchen for the October start.

Costs

• No tuition fees for full-time EU/EEA students. You pay only the student union fee of EUR 82 per semester (EUR 164 a year). The EUR 60 application fee and EUR 500 per semester DIT service fee apply to international (non-EU/EEA) students only.

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