Overview

Important aspects, of the Distributed Software Systems programme at the Darmstadt University of Technology, are the underlying software infrastructure as well as the data exchange via public supraregional networks. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the development of distributed enterprise software and general web-based applications. Other topics include the development of social networks or virtual realities.

The choice areas Computer Networking and Systems Software , Distributed Systems and Formal Methods , Programming Languages and Software Engineering can be chosen as well. Numerous options allow students to follow their own personal preferences.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the master program Distributed Software Systems look to a labor market with a high demand for skilled workers - especially in Germany, one of the leading nations in the development of enterprise applications.
Computer scientists in this field realize new software projects for innovative business ideas, or adapt existing systems to new challenges, in the form of the technical mapping of complex business processes. In addition, diverse perspectives open up outside of the classical area of software development for companies, because what they have learned is also used in the development of general, web-based software, such as in the field of social networks or virtual realities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elective area Distributed Systems

Elective area Computer Networking and Systems Software

Elective area Formal Methods, Programming

Languages and Software Engineering

Elective area course-related achievements

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Darmstadt, Germany

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 76 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Germany

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Requirements for admission to the Master’s degree programme are comprised of a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Computer Science or an equivalent degree. Admission to the Master’s Degree programme may also depend on additional requirements.

The Department of Computer Science has implemented an entrance examination for the study program Distributed Software Systems.

Completed online application form (signed by hand)

Statement of Purpose

Curriculum vitae including personal data, a current photo, work experience, full academic background, computer knowledge, language and soft skills

Master and Bachelor transcripts and diploma, further important transcripts

Certificates about language skills (not obligatory)

Letter of recommendation(opens in new tab)

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Semester and administration fees are payable to TU Darmstadt every semester.

Living costs for Darmstadt

792 - 1222 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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