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)
Fees
1 year: (60 ECTS)
EU Applicants: 13,000 € for one year
Non-EU Applicants: 14,300 € for one year
1.5 years: (90 ECTS)
EU Applicants: 11,988 € for one year
Non-EU Applicants: 13,188 € for one year
2 years: (120 ECTS)
EU Applicants: 11,988 € for one year
Non-EU Applicants: 13,188 € for one year
Course Requirements
EURO 3.000 (EURO three thousand): This reservation fee will be deducted from the total amount of study fees. (Not applicable for EU applicants);
Official translation to English or German for those documents in a different language;
German taught programs need both English / German language certificates;
The minimum English language level is B1;
German taught programs need both English / German language certificates*: The minimum English language level is B1.
Admission requirements for different lengths of masters:
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;
Secondary School Diploma / Certificate;
Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript of records. Relevance of your bachelor’s degree subject to the master’s degree program and a number of credits (Equivalent to 180 or 240 ECTS credits depending on the Master’s program);
English / German language certificate* or request to waive**;
CV - up to date;
Passport copy;
Letter of motivation (around 500-800 words, stating the motivation for applying at UE and the respective program).
Language Requirements:
IELTS 5.5 overall (no less than 5.0 for each component);
TOEFL IBT 72;
TOEFL ITP 500 – 547 (290-300 listening, 280-300 language form, 280-300 reading);
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 59;
Pearson Test of English (General) Level 3;
Cambridge Exam Advanced and Proficiency 162 overall;
Cambridge Exam First (FCE) Grade C;
TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150;
PASSWORD 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in each component).
**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.
