Max Planck Institute for Informatics

Germany

Class Profile

Admission Policy

Holistic

Eligibility Criteria

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

Accepted fields include Computer Science.

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Resume
Research Papers/Publications
General LOR
Personal Statement
Academic LOR

Application Deadlines

	Round 1	Round 2
Spring	Dec 31, 2026	N/A
Fall	N/A	Jun 30, 2026

Fees and Funding

IMPRS-TRUST is a fully funded graduate program; admitted students receive full funding. Semester contribution is approximately EUR 350 per semester. Direct PhD positions at the MPI are typically salaried (employed as researchers) and fully funded; total cost to student is effectively EUR 0.