collageHeilbronn University of Applied Sciences
About the university
Heilbronn University offers study programmes in Engineering, Business and Informatics and is located in one of Germany’s most dynamic areas. It is one of the most powerful economic and commercial regions, and it is close to metropolitan cities and cultural centres such as Stuttgart, Mannheim and Heidelberg. Known for its commitment to teaching, learning and research, the university has campuses located across the Neckar region in Heilbronn, Künzelsau and Schwäbisch Hall. Heilbronn University is very well connected and linked to over 200 reputable international universities all around the world, so students can also gain intercultural experience and at the same time improve their language skills.
University location
With its over 120,000 inhabitants, Heilbronn is a fascinating city and great for student life. It has a long and intriguing history, and today it is an exciting, lively city with a diverse cultural scene: concerts, theatre, cinema, art exhibitions and fun events. The city is very active, and it has a large number of cafés, beer gardens and pubs as well as an excellent range of restaurants for locals, visitors and students to enjoy. For active students, there are many different sports clubs, public parks and the banks of the Neckar river for jogging, walking, cycling, in-line skating, etc. Surrounded by forests and vineyards, the city of Heilbronn offers a good quality of life.
Overview
Degree
Master of Science
Teaching language
- English
Languages
English (100%)Programme duration3 semestersBeginningWinter and summer semesterApplication deadline
15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester
Please note: Non-German first-degree applicants have to apply to “Studienkolleg Konstanz” first. Application deadlines are as follows: 1 June for the winter semester and 1 December for the summer semester.Tuition fees per semester in EURVariedAdditional information on tuition fees
In the state of Baden-Württemberg, international students who are not from EU/EEA countries are required to pay tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester.Combined Master’s degree / PhD programmeNoJoint degree / double degree programmeNoDescription/content
This Master’s programme enables graduates to make tactical and strategic decisions in the selection and application of information processing systems and tools and to participate in research and methodological development in the field of software engineering. Furthermore, it enables graduates to lead and manage software engineering projects. To give the students the opportunity to develop content-related focal points, three professional profiles are offered.
The IT Management (ITM) profile enables graduates to understand the impact of technological changes on business strategy, select adequate information processing systems, and apply techniques to guide and promote change and innovation processes. They will be able to moderate team discussions in a digital or face-to-face environment and apply management methods in an intercultural environment. They will have experience in the assessment of technologies in the application area of medicine.
The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) profile enables graduates to analyse user needs, define user requirements, design mockups and prototypes, develop interactive computing systems, and to plan and conduct different types of evaluation. On the one hand graduates will be able to understand the needs of their users, and on the other hand they will be able to develop the desired solutions.
Graduates of the Advanced Software Engineering & Data Science (ASE) profile will be able to design, evaluate, and engineer enterprise scale applications and software systems based on state-of-the-art principles. Above all, they will be able to address and solve complex technological and engineering problems in teams. They will focus on data-driven problems and apply appropriate technological and scientifically based solutions.
The precise course structure (including modules, course units, and course delivery) can be found on our website: http://www.hs-heilbronn.de/sem.
Course details
Course organisation
The Master’s programme in Software Engineering can be completed in three semesters.
The first two semesters cover the four main areas mentioned above, providing a sound theoretical basis in each field and preparing students for a number of organisational and leadership tasks in international software engineering organisations.
The third and final semester is dedicated to the Master’s thesis which is accompanied by a colloquium. The thesis may deal with a topic of interest motivated by contemporary research or may be commissioned by a cooperating organisation. Each thesis is supervised by two examiners, one of whom may be an external professional.
Finally, the MSc Software Engineering offers a number of specific benefits and assets such as
- lectures delivered exclusively in English
- a favourable student-lecturer ratio
- an interdisciplinary curriculum
- integration of management and engineering practices
- a clearly structured and time-efficient schedule
- sustained teaching quality by systematic student appraisal
- state-of-the-art facilities
- innovative forms of teaching
- creative forms of learning, e.g. problem-based and blended learning, etc.
Throughout the course, student groups use genuine case study material provided by the cooperating companies and apply the appropriate tools to solve the problems at hand in a team.
This not only improves their analytical and problem-solving capacities, but familiarises them with methodological and creative problem-solving techniques and the relational skills which are vital for future business leaders.PDF DownloadA Diploma supplement will be issuedNoIntegrated internships
Practical experience is gained via project work in cooperation with various businesses in Heilbronn or the vicinity. This cooperation provides real-world problems to solve in the context of course content and especially of the Master’s thesis.
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Costs / Funding
Tuition fees per semester in EUR1,500Additional information on tuition fees
In the state of Baden-Württemberg, international students who are not from EU/EEA countries are required to pay tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester.Semester contribution
154.00 EURCosts of living
The cost of living for a student is about 800 EUR per month.Funding opportunities within the universityYesDescription of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university
There are various scholarships that provide financial aid:
– Deutschlandstipendium
– Scholarships exclusively for students of Heilbronn University
For more information, see: https://www.hs-heilbronn.de/expenses
Requirements / Registration
Academic admission requirements
Successful applicants fulfil the following admission requirements:
- An excellent or good German (average grade of 2.5 or less) or European Bachelor’s degree (210 or 240 ECTS credits) or an equivalent international qualification (attested by Studienkolleg Konstanz (“SK”, former: “ASK”) certificate) in Computer Science or a closely-related field. Candidates who have obtained 180 ECTS credits for their first degree can acquire an extra 30 ECTS credits in appropriate Bachelor’s programmes at Heilbronn University.
- An excellent or good German, European or International Bachelor’s degree in any other field (210 ECTS credits) if applicants can provide proof of additional course-related educational or vocational experience acquired in the previous three years. These applicants must take part in an interview prior to admission.
Language requirements
Provide evidence of your high level of proficiency in English equivalent to at least one of the following:
- TOEFL paper-based version 550
- TOEFL computer-based version 213
- TOEFL Internet-based version 79 (TOEFL code for Heilbronn University 2751)
- IELTS minimum 6.0
- Cambridge Certificate CAE minimum C
- AACSB English B2 Ability Test minimum approved
- Oxford Test of English (>= 120 points and B2 in all modules)
Please note: Proof of language is compulsory (an English Bachelor’s degree or work experience does not compensate for IELTS or any other test).Application deadline
15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester
Please note: Non-German first-degree applicants have to apply to “Studienkolleg Konstanz” first. Application deadlines are as follows: 1 June for the winter semester and 1 December for the summer semester.Submit application to
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences
Registration Office
Ms Yvonne Rietzschel
Max-Planck-Straße 39
74081 Heilbronn
Germany
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