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Informatics degrees abroad

Informatics is the study of the structure, behavior, and interactions of information and its processes. As an informatics student, you’ll look at the communication of information in natural and engineered systems, focussing on computational, cognitive, and social aspects.

It shares similarities to other subjects like computer science, and IT, but it looks at the transformation of information beyond computers. Informatics is a relatively new discipline, and it considers the interactions between humans and information, often with a focus on the social impacts of information technology.

You can study informatics in several countries around the world. In some countries, like France, it is often used as another name for computer science, so it’s worth checking the program details carefully when you apply. Studying informatics abroad is not only a great way to broaden your personal horizons, but could allow you to access the best programs and technologies.

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Informatics program structure

Informatics is available at bachelor’s and master’s level. It is not widely offered in some countries like the UK, but some universities offer programs in specifics areas like heath informatics or geo-informatics.

If you study in the US, you can major in informatics and earn a BSc after four years of study. In many other countries, a bachelor’s program in informatics will take three years to complete, but some include an extra year for studying abroad or working on placement.

Informatics is more commonly offered as an MSc at master’s level. These programs are available to those who already hold a bachelor’s level degree in informatics or a related program like computer science. They usually take one or two years to complete and can combine taught modules and research.

At doctorate level, you can gain a PhD in informatics after four or five years of research. You will spend your time working on your own unique research and putting together a doctoral dissertation.

You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, with practical sessions in labs. The program structure and content will be unique to each program, and you can usually tailor your course by choosing elective modules that interest you. Some of the core informatics modules most programs cover include:

  • Introduction to informatics
  • Mathematics for informatics
  • Programming
  • Computer systems
  • Software engineering
  • Data structures
  • Information management systems
  • Applied statistics

Informatics study abroad programs

Informatics undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in informatics

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    Biomedical Informatics - BSc Arizona State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    31,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    Computer Science Operational Engineering: Agricultural Informatics - BProfSt (with foundation) Kodolányi János University, Hungary

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    35 months
    Annual tuition fee
    6,079 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,600 EUR

    Start date
    February, September
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    Computing & Informatics - BA Rowan University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    25,564 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 25,564 USD

    Start date
    January, September
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    Data Science with Applied Business Informatics with Integrated Master's - MSci Keele University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    22,704 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,900 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Healthcare Informatics - BAS Bellevue College, USA
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    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,302 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,302 USD

    Start date
    January, April, July, September
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Informatics graduate programs

Master's in informatics

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    Computer Science: Biomedical Informatics - MSc Arizona State University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    26,100 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,100 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    Biomedical Informatics - MSc University of Nebraska Omaha, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,374 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,374 USD

    Start date
    January, May, August
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    Business Informatics - MSc Óbuda University, Hungary

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,599 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,000 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Data Analytics: Informatics - MSc Alliant International University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    14 months
    Annual tuition fee
    25,344 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 25,344 USD

    Start date
    January, March, May
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    Data Science & Informatics - MPhil Abertay University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,471 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,750 GBP

    Start date
    February, June, October
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Doctorate in informatics

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    Biomedical Informatics - PhD University of Nebraska Omaha, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,374 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,374 USD

    Start date
    January, May, August
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    Computing Science and Informatics - PhD London South Bank University, UK

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,809 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,900 GBP

    Start date
    January, April, September
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    Data Science & Informatics - PhD Abertay University, UK

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,471 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,750 GBP

    Start date
    February, June, October
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    Philosophy (Business and Informatics) - PhD Central Queensland University, Australia

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,402 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 25,324 AUD

    Start date
    November, March, July
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Future informatics careers

You’ll have fantastic career prospects as an informatics graduate, with a range of skills like problem-solving, analysis, and communication that all employers value.

Skilled IT professionals are always in high demand, and your skills and knowledge will make you an ideal candidate for a range of positions, including:

  • Business analyst
  • IT manager
  • Information architect
  • Web engineer
  • Software developer
  • Management consultant
  • User experience analyst
  • Quality assurance lead

With so many options, there’s no need to rush into a decision if you’re not sure what career path to take. Talking to your university’s career services is a good first step to working out what option might be right for you after graduation.