Overview

Career Prospects

The global world is heavily characterised by steadily expanding worldwide net- works and at the same time, by a global shortage of IT experts. As a result, there is a large and growing demand for software engineers and the job prospects for masters graduates in this field are highly promising.

Prospective employers of the graduates of the Software Engineering programme at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences are internationally operating companies that require a broad range of skills as well as specific expertise in software development. Alternatively, there are job openings in small and medium-sized enterprises. In addition, our graduates also will be well equipped to set up their own business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Mediated Communication

Intelligent Systems

Remote Collaboration in Virtual Teams

Intercultural and Diversity Management

Product and Quality Management

Management Methods/Leadership

Business Models for IT Innovations

Change and Innovation Management

Digital Transformation – Case Studies

Digital Transformation – Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heilbronn, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Master in Software Engineering is feasible for you, if:

you own a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely-related field, or
you own a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in another field, and can submit proof of academic and/or vocational experience in computer science gained over a period of at least three years.

Please note: the admission process will be based on the first degree/BA degree. Master degrees will not be taken into consideration.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees are paid by EU/EEA students

Every student has to pay a semester fee of EUR 159.00

Living costs

Heilbronn

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Heilbronn

Funding

Scholarships Information

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