Recognised secondary school leaving certificate, English language proficiency certificate

State-recognised and accredited degree

Degree programmes are accredited and state-recognised, ensuring that you benefit from excellent teaching.

Renowned partners

Our exclusive partnerships allow you to learn from industry insiders and to establish valuable contacts with potential employers.

Experienced professors

You will be taught by top-class professors who have a proven track record in both business and academia.

Backend Development

What does a software-oriented architecture look like? And how does the technological implementation work? That’s what this module is about.

Cloud Computing

You get to know different cloud solutions from Oracle, SAP and Salesforce, and learn factors to consider when developing applications in the cloud.

Basics of Platform Development

You will learn the types of platforms and what the business models behind them look like. There is also an exciting insight into the Internet of Things.

Software engineering is a part of computer science. If you enjoy complex problems, have logical thinking skills and are good at maths, the bachelor’s degree in software engineering is just right for you. In many practical projects, you will explore how IT professionals design and program software solutions. In addition, your communication skills will be trained so that you, as a prospective computer scientist, are fit to work with colleagues and customers. If you are you dreaming of your own software start-up, you will also receive many helpful tips for starting a business in the final semester.

1st semester

Modul ECTS

Academic Writing and Research 5

Basics of Coding 5

IT as a Profession 5

Analysis 5

Information Security 5

Operating and Data Systems 5

2nd semester

Modul ECTS

Global Awareness 5

Advanced Coding Skills 5

Agile IT Project Management 5

Discrete Mathematics 5

Networks 5

Database Systems 5

3rd semester

Modul ECTS

Communication OR Self-Reflection* 5

Software Project 1 10

Data Structures and Algorithms 5

Backend Development 5

Basics of Platform Development 5

4th semester

Modul ECTS

Student Initiative Project OR Creative Thinking* 5

Software Project 2 10

Special Topics in Digital Technologies & Coding 5

Frontend Development 5

Cloud Computing 5

5th semester (Internship)

Modul ECTS

Technological and Media Literacy OR Civic Literacy* 5

Internship 25

6th semester

Modul ECTS

Entrepreneurship OR Social responsibility* 5

Entrepreneurship and Innovation 5

Research specialisation Digital Technologies & Coding 5

Bachelor Thesis 15

In the Software Engineering degree, you deal with database systems, screen design, information security and other relevant IT topics. Mathematics, programming and scientific work are also on your schedule.

Museum App

For the Bürkle Kunstraum in Freiburg, students developed a user-friendly museum app that makes art a digital experience.

Conservation App

On behalf of the Munich association Baumscouts, students designed an app that can be used to document the city’s tree population.

Language Learning App

Research question from Spotlight Verlag: How should an app be designed to support students in learning a foreign language?

The demand for well-trained software experts remains high. Anyone who combines technical know-how and consulting skills will be able to pursue a successful career in their dream job after studying software engineering.

Full Stack Developer

As an all-rounder, you have broad knowledge. You accompany and monitor various software projects in the backend and frontend.

ERP Developer

Your area of application is special ERP software such as SAP. In it you program the modules for different company areas, e.g. Financial accounting.

CRM Developer

You work in Customer Relationship Management and are responsible for CRM software such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Salesforce in your company.