Master ICT: Software Engineering

The field of software engineering is always evolving. Innovative and disruptive technologies call for people like you to take them to a next level. How do you design software for systems-of-systems? What is necessary to automate data analytics using AI? In this master, you become an inspiring software specialist who can tackle complex software-related problems from design to realization and management.

Specialization

Choose between the available DataOps specialization or configure your own specialization.

Project-Based Curriculum

The program consists of three projects which mimic real life and are supported by knowledge workshops.

No Pre-Master, One-Year Program

You can start this master program with a software-related bachelor and get your title in one year.

Course Content

The program closely mirrors real-life practice: you will learn by doing, carrying out projects which are supported through knowledge workshops. These projects focus on advanced software engineering aspects, specialistic technology, and a graduation assignment.

About The Program

The program is composed of three projects and corresponding knowledge workshops. In the first project, you learn more about creating scalable and robust software. The specialization DataOps focuses on data analytics and building self-learning systems. It is also possible to create your own specialization (the Open Specialization). Graduation will be done through a company assignment.

Study Load

• 70% Theory

• 30% Practical and group work

Saxion University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Netherlands, with close to 27,000 students (and still growing!). Saxion has three campuses in the East of the Netherlands - one campus in each of the three Dutch cities of Deventer, Enschede and Apeldoorn. We are very proud of our diverse student body. Our international student population tops 2,500 students with a total of 95 different nationalities.

Great career prospects

Our campuses are located within the innovative heart of Europe, nesting innovative industries for more than 100 years. It is now housing startups and offers promising career prospects. Saxion’s way of teaching is closely bonded with the working field, which prepares you to enter tomorrow’s job market with the strongest professional skills. At Saxion we deploy problem-driven learning, and our study projects are developed in tight collaboration with the work field. You will learn through a practice-based approach and build practical experience. This type of education is specific to Universities of Applied Sciences (HBO in Dutch).

Excellent locations

Saxion is located in the Netherlands on three different campuses. All three Saxion campuses (located in the cities Enschede, Deventer and Apeldoorn) are within walking distance from the train station. The Dutch train network is excellent so it's easy to travel to and from Saxion, to other cities and even other countries! Saxion’s campuses are in areas where housing is cheaper and easier to find than in the rest of the Netherlands.

Affordable and accessible student housing

Our campuses are located in lively cities in the east of the Netherlands. This area provides a bubbly city life with more affordable and accessible housing compared to other student cities in the Netherlands. We also support and assist our international applicants in their search for their housing with webinars and other informational material.

A genuine second home

We understand that studying abroad can be a challenging experience, which is why our International Office offers a range of support services for our international students, starting right from the start! These include help with landing smoothly in the Netherlands and at Saxion, finding housing, applying for insurance and getting a Visa. Saxion is an open community for one and all, a genuine second home for our international students!