The main goal of all auto industries is to achieve autonomous driving via designing complex software systems.
Most innovations in the automotive sector have been based on electronics and software. Developments such as mobility services, autonomous driving or automated driving, networking, infotainment, and e-mobility contribute significantly to the industry. With the number of software-controlled functions in an automatic car, its IT architecture is also changing towards central, virtual high-speed computers. Our goal is to provide students with the most state-of-the-art technology that will enable them to work and innovate in the automotive domain and any other business domain available in the market today.
In this Software Engineering (M.Sc.) program, students not only learn the current challenges in software design and architecture, but they are also taught to develop solutions to these challenges. They will also learn about the emerging trends in pattern recognition and vehicular technologies. Students will learn to build software and design and implement smart software using cloud computing and machine learning. The subject areas specifically considered in this degree program include:
- Advanced software design and analysis technology
- Processing of large amounts of data
- Vehicular technologies including sensors and networks
- Smart systems and decision-making systems
- The creation of parallel computing or distributed software (Internet of Things, mobile apps)
- Pattern precognition for detecting objects to be used in smart systems and autonomous driving
- The creation and maintenance of complex software products
- Security and reliability issues
- The transition to and operation of software products
Each course is delivered by an industry expert in the subject. Teaching methods include classroom learning practicals and group work; class sizes are kept small to facilitate interaction and to promote effective learning. Each subject is taught at least once a year (and some are taught two) and most can be studied in any order.
Duration
- 2 Semesters (equals one year)
- OR 3 Semesters (1.5 years)
- OR 4 Semesters (2 years)
Course Requirements
Admission requirements for different lengths of master's degrees:
- Fast Track 2 semesters: Bachelor 240 ECTS + 60 ECTS Master
- Thesis Focus 3 semesters: Bachelor 210 ECTS + 90 ECTS Master
- Industry Placed 4 semesters: Bachelor 180 ECTS + 120 ECTS Master
Application requirements (1,1.5 or 2 years):
Application form
High School Diploma / Certificate
Undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s, MBA, or Master)
Language Proficiency (or request to waive*)
CV
Copy of Passport
Letter of motivation
Non-EU applicants only: €3,000 deposit (This reservation fee will be deducted from the total amount of study fees)
*Language Proficiency:
Please note: German-taught programs need both English/German language certificates.
- IELTS 5.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT72
- TOEFL ITP (paper based) 543
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 59
- Pearson Test of English (General) Level 1
- Cambridge English Advanced and Proficiency 160 overall
- Cambridge Exam First (FCE)
- TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
- PASSWORD 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in each component)
- EF SET (50-minute Test) 51 (only for students applying with an MOI (Medium of Instruction) letter)
- Duolingo 90
Language Waiver
To request a language test waiver, you must have studied in a country where the official first language is English:
- At least nine months in duration;
- Full-time;
- Undertaken at a recognized institution where teaching and assessment throughout the course are entirely in English;
- Has been completed within 2 years of the start date of the course to which you are applying;
- Medium of Instruction (MOI) should indicate English + EF SET or any accepted English proficiency certificate requested.