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Hof University
Hof
Software Engineering for Industrial Applications
Subjects: Software Engineering;Industrial Applications
M.Eng. | Master of Engineering
Course description
Already have a Bachelor’s in Software Engineering or Computer Science and some professional experience? Looking to deepen your knowledge in software management and engineering to secure a leading position? Our M. Eng. program in Software Engineering for Industrial Applications is perfect for you. Kick-start your career with our interdisciplinary toolbox of knowledge and skills. We offer outstanding technological competence, software management, and engineering skills. Our modules focus on web technology, development, and software management, providing you with the strategic knowledge to develop industrial applications for companies worldwide. We emphasize software and project management. Our teaching methods include modern techniques like cloud computing and international projects with partner universities. The M. Eng. program combines extensive training assignments with theoretical courses, imparting both technological and organizational knowledge. You’ll be prepared for complex management and engineering tasks in software development for industrial applications, from low-level control of production processes to high-level management and logistics. Managing projects in this field requires exceptional technological competence and excellent management and engineering skills. Our program ensures you develop these skills intensively before applying them in highly complex environments.
Program Information
| Study Location | Hof |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 3,300 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | 125 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | B2 |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
All applicants applying for a bachelor's or master's program must prove sufficient English language skills if their mother tongue (not second language) is not English. In Primuss application portal, you must upload a proof of English language skills by an official test certificate: IELTS academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 (minimum scores accepted). In individual cases, other English test score documents (minimum level B2) can be accepted. This decision is up to the examination board when reviewing your application. Attention: A "medium of instruction certificate" confirming that you completed an entire study program in English language is not sufficient for admission.
Qualification Requirements
For an admission in this Master program, you need to fulfill the following admission criteria: Academic requirements A Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or similar from an accredited university, at least 180 ECTS or equivalent (depending on home country) One year ofwork experience Letter of motivation
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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