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M.Sc. Software Engineering SEM

Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences Heilbronn

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

The Software Engineering Master of Science at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences is about designing and evaluating systems, methods and tools for information processing. It deepens your Bachelor's so you can analyse and solve software engineering problems on your own and develop the methods of the field further. You choose at least one profile: IT Management, with topics such as digital transformation and innovation management; Advanced Software Engineering and Data Science, with software architecture, deep learning, cloud computing and DevOps; or Human-Computer Interaction, with user interface design, mixed reality and usability testing. In addition there are free electives in advanced computer science and a mandatory module to align knowledge levels. The programme is taught entirely in English, lasts three semesters (90 ECTS) and starts in winter or summer. Graduates can work for international companies, smaller firms, or start their own business.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Software Engineering SEM at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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TOEFL paper-based version 550 , or

TOEFL computer-based version 213 , or

TOEFL internet-based version 79 (TOEFL code for Heilbronn University 2751), or

IELTS minimum 6.0 , or

Cambridge Certificate CAE minimum C , or

AACSB English B2 Ability Test minimum approved

Oxford Test of English (>= 120 points and B2 in all modules)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
Work experience
6 months
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We require a first degree of 210 ETCS credits. Applicants with a first degree in computer science who have achieved a minimum of 180 ECTS credits may also apply! They will be requested to obtain an extra 30 ECTS credits in appropriate Bachelor program at Heilbronn University (eg in the Bachelor's program Software Engineering) or by conducting a six month internship in a company or in one of our research institutes.

We require a first degree of 210 ETCS credits. Applicants with a first degree in computer science who have achieved a minimum of 180 ECTS credits may also apply! They will be requested to obtain an extra 30 ECTS credits in appropriate Bachelor program at Heilbronn University (eg in the Bachelor's program Software Engineering) or by conducting a six month internship in a company or in one of our research institutes.

Your first degree or other educational/vocational experience should prove the following prerequisites:

a. Good programming skills in at least one modern programming language

b. Sound knowledge of mathematics

c. Ability of abstract logical thinking

d. Some experience in and with software development projects

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Chronological curriculum vitae (with signature) in German or English.

Optional

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Successful applicants fulfil the following admission requirements:

  • An excellent or good German (average grade of 2.5 or less) or European Bachelor's degree (210 or 240 ECTS credits) or an equivalent international qualification (attested by Studienkolleg Konstanz ("SK", former: "ASK") certificate) in Computer Science or a closely-related field. Candidates who have obtained 180 ECTS credits for their first degree can acquire an extra 30 ECTS credits in appropriate Bachelor's programmes at Heilbronn University.
  • An excellent or good German, European or International Bachelor's degree in any other field (210 ECTS credits) if applicants can provide proof of vocational experience in the field of Computer Science acquired in the previous three years.

Provide evidence of your high level of proficiency in English equivalent to at least one of the following:

Please note: Proof of language is compulsory (an English Bachelor's degree or work experience does not compensate for IELTS or any other test).

Applicants with international certificates must get their certificates recognised by the Center for International Students Konstanz.

To do so, please go to the website of the Center for International Students Konstanz. There you fill out an online form and upload copies of your educational certificates. The Center for International Students Konstanz will check your documents and send an email to the HHN with the evaluation of your documents

Please note that HHN has to exclude you from consideration for a place in the study programme if you cannot provide the recognition of certificates by the application deadline!

_In individual cases, recognition from uniassist can also be accepted, provided that this has already been done._

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Software Engineering SEM

Programme-specific documents

The following documents are mandatory for a Master's programme application

Copy of General certificate of education or other school leaving certificate Certificate

Copy of Certificate ("Zeugnis" / final transcript of records) of the first degree awarded relevant to this application - if already available

Copy of Degree Certificate ("Urkunde" / diploma) of the first degree awarded relevant to this application - if already available

Provisional Bachelor Certificate ("Vorläufige Bachelorbescheinigung"), if you are in the process of aquiring a Bachlor's degree for a German university

Transcript of records

Proof of reached ECTS (if not included in the certificate of your Bachelor’s degree)

Certificates of exmatriculation, if available

Signed chronological curriculum vitae - needs to be provided in English for Master International Business-Intercultual Management / Master Tourism Futures Studies/ Master Software Engineering

Proof of your German language knowledge for non-German natives

Proof of your English skills, if required

Detailed justified explanation of hardship claim

Specific programme requirements

The information mentioned above is general information. For specific requirements regarding your programme please check on the program page. Specific documents needed could be

Proof of language skills

Proof of practical experience

Proof of international experience

Letter of motivation

Letter of recommendation

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This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Software Engineering SEM at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

Application procedure

Apply for your studies in two steps

Step 1: Get diplomas/ certificates recognized

Step 2: Apply to your target universities

Before you can apply to study at a university of applied sciences in Baden- Württemberg, you first need to have your certificates recognized. This recognition is done by us, the Center for international Studients (Studienkolleg) and is free of charge. You can apply to have your documents recognized at any time. However, please note, that the process often takes a few weeks. Keep this in mind in terms of the universities’ application deadlines.

The Studienkolleg makes its decisions based on the guidelines from the Central Office for Foreign Education ("ZaB").

If your previous diplomas / certificates do not entitle you to study at an institute of higher education, you have the option of gaining these prerequisites by attending the Studienkolleg’s two-semester preparatory programs.

After completing this program, you must then pass a kind of final exam called the “Feststellungsprüfung” before you can apply to a university.

Learn more about Studienkolleg

International students at universities in Baden-Württemberg are required to pay tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester. Students from Germany/EU countries and refugee students are exempt from paying tuition.

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Application to have certificates recognized

To get your certificates recognized plese send us the following documents by mail (Please note that we do not accept email application requests):

  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • A copy of your passport (no certification necessary)
  • Certified copies of your certificates*
  • Translations of your certificates, if they are not in English or French
  • Certified copies of your German language proficiency level

*The educational certificates we require depends on the country where you competed your education or training. You can find an overview of possible certificates on page 2 of our application form. Please read our country-specific instructions before sending us your documents.

The Studienkolleg keeps all the documents in your application file. So please do not send us originals. Even if you are applying to several universities you only need to file one single application. Once your documents have been recognized, we will send you two copies of the recognition certificate. In case you need more, you canhave them certified at an office that is authorized to issue such certifications (see link under "certified copies of your certificates" above).

Please send your application to the following address:

Hochschule Konstanz

Studienkolleg

Alfred-Wachtel-Str. 8

78462 Konstanz

Deutschland

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Address

Please send your application documents to the Registration Office

Heilbronn University

Registraton Office

Max-Planck-Straße 39

74081 Heilbronn

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Costs

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Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

1,500

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

25%

1 accepted out of 4 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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