Software Engineering (SEM)
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences · Heilbronn, Germany
Application deadline
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For summer intake: Online portal will be open by mid-December. Application deadline: 15 January For winter intake: Online portal will be open by mid-May. Application deadline: 15 July Please be aware of the different application deadlines of Studienkolleg Konstanz/uni-assist and Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences!
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
Tuition varies
Duration
3 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- 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.full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6
- German
- A2 required/recommended, no proof required
- How you apply
- Directly to Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- For summer intake: Online portal will be open by mid-December. Application deadline: 15 January For winter intake: Online portal will be open by mid-May.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- Varied
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €318
- Living costs (12 months)
- €12,000
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
This Master's programme enables graduates to make tactical and strategic decisions in the selection and application of information processing systems and tools and to participate in research and methodological development in the field of software engineering. Furthermore, it enables graduates to lead and manage software engineering projects. To give the students the opportunity to develop content-related focal points, three professional profiles are offered.
- How it is organised
- The Master's programme in Software Engineering can be completed in three semesters. The first two semesters cover the four main areas mentioned above, providing a sound theoretical basis in each field and preparing students for a number of organisational and leadership tasks in international…
- Internships
- Practical experience is gained via project work in cooperation with various businesses in Heilbronn or the vicinity.
- Part-time work
- The Office of Student Services has set up a job database for part-time jobs. The job portal of the Career Service of Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences will provide you with information about current job…
- Degree
- Joint or double degree with a partner university.
- Support for international students
- The International Student Support Service assists international degree-seeking students at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences.
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 Heilbronn
A wine town on the Neckar where three universities share one campus.
Heilbronn is a city of about 132,000 people on the Neckar in northern Baden-Württemberg, and for a student it is unusual in one way: the main universities are not scattered across town.
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