Software Engineering

Basic and advanced lectures in the five central fields of the programme: Software Engineering (Software Processes, Requirements Engineering, Project Management, Testing, Model-Based Development), Formal Methods (Formal Specification and Verification Techniques, Programme Correctness), Databases (Relational and OO-Databases, Data Mining and Data Warehousing), Distributed Systems (Software Engineering for Distributed Systems, Semantic Web, Service-Oriented Architecture), Human-Computer Interaction (User Interface Design, Usability Engineering, Context-Aware Systems)

Educational organisation

Lectures, seminars, labs, internship in the industry
Degree is jointly awarded by the University of Augsburg, the Technical University Munich, and the LMU Munich.

Study abroad unit(s)

Master's thesis may be written abroad or at a company.

Internships

An internship of eight weeks is to be completed during the summer break between the second and the third semester. The internship is usually done at one of the programme's industry partners.

Forms of assessment

Oral examinations, written examinations, assignments and presentations, practical work

Course objectives

The programme is geared towards the top two percent of students in computer science and aims to educate an elite for the leading-edge areas of software engineering who are not only able to face the challenges of tomorrow, but to be actively involved in the development of tomorrow's solutions.

Language requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English is expected. The applicant should be able to converse in English for the personal interview.

Academic requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a closely related field
• outstanding grades from previous courses and personal dedication which transcends the compulsory programme in a normal study course

Enrolment fees

101 EUR per semester. The fee includes a semester ticket for public transport in Augsburg.

Costs of living

Approx. 700 EUR per month to cover rent and personal expenses

Services and support for international students

In addition to the academic support by lecturers and tutors within the programme, continuous administrative support is provided by the team of the International Office of the University of Augsburg. The International Office team offers special assistance with typical problems, such as complying with all formalities pertaining to residency permits and the search for accommodation. They also sponsor introduction days, intercultural training courses, language courses, and local excursions in order to help international students with their studies and the establishment of new social contacts.

Accommodation

The International Office can offer a limited number of apartments in student residences. Student workers will assist with the search for accommodation at the beginning of the semester. Generally speaking, flat hunting in Augsburg is a very competitive experience. The following website may be useful for your accommodation search: http://www.studenten-wg.de.