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BSc Software Engineering at Ulm University

Ulm University, Germany

Programme overview

Software engineering is a specialisation and extension of computer science, primarily focusing on the systematic construction of large-scale software-intensive systems. It concerns all aspects of conceptualising and realising new, large-scale software systems, as well as restructuring and reusing existing software.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Introductory courses in object-oriented, functional and logic programming, software technology, database programming and two extensive team software projects in the 2nd and 3rd years, with elective options such as requirements engineering, compiler construction and web engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission without restriction on places: everyone who meets the entrance requirements receives a place. Entrance requirement: a higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or recognised equivalent). German language skills at level C1 are required (for example DSH-2, TestDaF level 4 in all four parts or an equivalent certificate). Enrolment for the winter semester: 1 July to 30 September.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS

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