Global Software Development (MSc)
Fulda University of Applied Sciences · Fulda, Germany
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Please find the application deadlines on our website: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/studyprogramme/global-software-development-msc
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
3 semesters, 4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- University degree equivalent to at least a Bachelor's degree (180 or 210 ECTS) in computer sciences or related disciplines and good grades (equivalent to German grade 2.5 or better) If you have a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS, you have to earn an additional 30 ECTS during your studies. English and German language skills: details below For further information regarding the selection process online, see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/studyprogramme/global-software-development-msc
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 85 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 85 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 6.5
- German
- A1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A1 ÖSD Zertifikat: A1 Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A1
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- Please find the application deadlines on our website: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/studyprogramme/global-software-development-msc
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €800
- Living costs (12 months)
- €11,400
- First year, about
- €12,200
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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In many companies with overseas branches, partners and customers, software development has a global dimension. It is no longer uncommon to find a development team dispersed across countries or continents. On one hand, this poses a special challenge for development methodologies and processes, on the other hand, it demands intercultural competencies of all team members.
- How it is organised
- The course places special emphasis on project work and teams consisting of international participants. To encourage the development of communication and presentation skills, students present their work in written and oral form, both individually and in groups.
- Internships
- Internships of 20 weeks in IT companies in Germany are available for international participants. The internship is an additional part of the Master's programme if the students need to earn an additional 30 credits.
- Part-time work
- From tutoring jobs and student assistantships at Fulda University to typical student jobs in restaurants, shops, and many other industries in the city of Fulda and its surrounding area, a wide range of job opportunities…
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Fulda
A baroque cathedral city on the edge of the Rhön, with a university of applied sciences that counts over 3,100 international students.
Fulda is a city of about 65,000 people in the north-east of Hesse, built around a monastery that was founded in 744, a baroque cathedral and a prince-abbots' palace.
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