Overview

On this Master of Science in Software Engineering for Information Systems at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano you will learn how to conceive, design, implement, customize, and maintain these systems by applying software engineering principles to the industry practice and develop and test your prototypes.

Key facts

Courses are designed to provide you with advanced software engineering knowledge and practice of software and systems development complemented by competences in lean management and entrepreneurship.

The internship program will drive you through a unique experience and can prepare you for your thesis work. The internship can be performed in companies or in collaboration with international research centers associated with the program.

The learning experience you get with this Master will give you a solid base for your future as a software and systems-engineer

Career Opportunities

Typical job profiles are Software and Information Systems Engineer: Analysis, design, implementation, customization, overhaul, and maintenance of intelligent solutions with high reliability and performance for information systems, by fully exploiting inventions and software technologies for pragmatic application and rapid commercialization, in real time and on a large scale.

Such information systems include: ICT, business, industrial automotive, automation and control, scientific and data processing, the management of complex infrastructures, cyber-physical systems;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Design and Implementation

Contemporary Software Development

Agile Software Development

Alternatives from Catalogue

Software Maintenance and Evolution

Software Quality and Metrics

Parallel Computing

Human Computer Interaction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

60

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bolzano - Bozen, Italy

Disciplines

Software Engineering Information Systems View 12 other Masters in Software Engineering in Italy

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

60

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to gain admission you need one of the following admission titles:

a bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification according to the previous regulations obtained in Italy;

an equivalent qualification obtained abroad.

The following curricular requirements obtained through bachelor degrees, master degrees, or single subject courses:

at least 12 ECTS credits in computer science = scientific-disciplinary sectors INF/01 or ING-INF/05 in Italian universities;

at least 6 ECTS credits in mathematics = scientific-disciplinary sectors MAT/01 or MAT/05 or MAT/08 in Italian universities;

at least a further 12 ECTS credits in the above-mentioned areas

For candidates with a qualification obtained abroad the verification of the curricular requirements is based on the specific contents of the educational activities.

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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

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Non-residents

1200 EUR / year

≈ 1200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1200 EUR / year

≈ 1200 EUR / year

Additional Details

1st instalment (€ 600): includes the revenue stamp of € 16.
2nd instalment (€ 600): must be paid by March of the following year

Living costs

Bolzano - Bozen

Italy

750 - 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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