Overview

This graduate level programme (Bologna 2nd cycle education) is designed to build on from a three year bachelors degree in Software Systems Science or an undergraduate degree (180 ECTS) in a closely related area such as, but not limited to, Informatics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering.

Key Features

The International Software Systems Science program at University of Bamberg prepares students for all tasks required for the analysis and creation of large networked software systems using modern methods.

This masters degree programme satisfies the guidelines laid down by the German Kultusministerkonferenz (Standing Conference of the State Ministers of Education and the Arts - KMK) on the requirements for entering doctoral studies (3rd cycle of the Bologna scheme).

Accreditation

The system accreditation of the University of Bamberg has been successfully completed in June 2019, when the ACQUIN Accreditation Commission determined that all requirements have been met. Since then, the University of Bamberg has been responsible for the quality management of the study programmes.

Programme Structure

Select an area of specialization in line with your own interests in four fields of Software Systems Science:

Distributed and Mobile Systems

Software Analysis and Verification

Service-oriented Architectures

Communication Systems and Protocols

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bamberg, Germany

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 35 other Masters in Software Engineering 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic bachelors degree of at least six semesters (180 ECTS) in Software Systems Science or in a closely related bachelors degree programme* such as, but not limited to Informatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering

Final overall grade in the bachelors degree must be at least upper third class corresponding to the German grade 2.7

English language proficiency must be above level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), corresponding to at least IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90 (internet based) or equivalent

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

At the University of Bamberg students have to pay an administrative fee ("Semesterbeitrag") of 103,50 Euros per term.

Living costs

Bamberg

Germany

630 - 1000 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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