M.Sc. Software Engineering
Online
DURATION
24 up to 48 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 18,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* 24 months | 36 months: €19,980| 48 months: €23,472
Introduction
Dream big and unlock your potential with an online master's in Software Engineering programme at IU. Dive into advanced software development, secure coding practices, and IT project management. Gain key skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped for dynamic roles such as Software Engineer, Requirements Engineer, and Software Architect. Start shaping the future of technology today!
Online degrees provide unparalleled flexibility and accessibility – and at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you can juggle professional, personal, and academic responsibilities while pursuing your masters in Software Engineering online. Here’s how you’ll benefit from studying at IU:
- Study online from the comfort of your home.
- Balance your job while earning your degree.
- Access our digital learning tools and resources anytime, anywhere.
- Advance your career with industry-relevant expertise.
In our MSc software engineering programme, you’ll develop essential soft skills:
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Time management
You’ll also gain these valuable hard skills:
- Advanced software development techniques
- Software Testing
- Secure software development
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Online Scholarship Initiative: Save up to 67%!
Get your European degree from the largest universities for online studies in Germany — without sacrificing your job or family commitments!
With over 20 years of experience and over 100,000 worldwide students, IU offers scholarships up to 67%.
Distance learning at IU International University of Applied Sciences offers students the opportunity to develop on a personal and professional level and advance their careers through flexible, practice-oriented study.
You can start your education whenever you want - studies and exams are available to you 24/7.
(Be aware that IU scholarships are not available to students from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
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Curriculum
Our MSc software engineering online degree programme is meticulously crafted to equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for a thriving career. You will learn advanced software engineering concepts while also developing hands-on project management skills.
By the end of the programme, you will be adept at:
- Implementing complex software systems
- Managing IT projects
- Ensuring software security
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Choose Your Electives
Choose one elective from the “Electives A + B” list:
- Embedded Systems Engineering
- Project: Embedded Systems
- Networks and Distributed Systems
- Container Orchestration
- Data Engineering
- Project: Data Engineering
- Process Management with Scrum
- Project: Corporate Project with Scrum
- Product Development
- Project: Design Thinking
- Quality Management and Sustainability
- Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Cyber Risk Assessment and Management
- Mobile Software Engineering I
- Mobile Software Engineering II
- Leveraging Data Sources & Data Mining
- Project: Leveraging Data Sources & Data Mining
- User Interface and Experience
- Project: Human-Computer Interaction
- Artificial Intelligence
- Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompting Techniques
Rankings
Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
 | AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty, and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their programs. |
 | Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma A-LevelsIU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma A-Levels. Students now have a chance to earn a high school diploma while studying for a bachelor’s degree – with no additional cost. The A-Levels is a unique 12-month course with a 150-hour workload, which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The A-Levels conclude with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. |
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| Awards and RankingsIU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage. |
 | MembershipsIU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programs and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning. |
Global Recognition and Academic Partners
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognized by WES Canada and the U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. In April 2023, IU became the first German university to be a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the only public authority in India that ascertains foreign institutions. This means that their on-campus programs are recognized by employers across India and other Commonwealth Nations. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia, or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty. |
Career Opportunities
Your M.Sc. Software Engineering career outlook
- Software Engineer
- Requirements Engineer
- Software Architect