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Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)

University of Potsdam

Software Systems Engineering

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Computer Science, Informatics, Software Engineering & Development, User Experience Design, Visual Computing, Web Science and Engineering, Digital Management, Entrepreneurship, Information Management, Information Systems, Management & Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science, Automation and Autonomous Systems, Business Information Systems, Machine Learning, Applied Engineering, Software Systems

M.Sc.

Degree

120

ECTS

No. of places

English only

Language

Winter semester: 01 Jun

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: students from (world-wide): uni-assist | students from All other options: directly at the University
Study mode:: On campus

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Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Become an expert in Software Systems Engineering

The Master of Software Systems Engineering is science and research-oriented, helping students develop skills in the field of software systems engineering and computer science, as well as advanced methods. Equipped with the latest information technology, students will explore topics such as AI, machine learning, data analytics, data engineering, software systems, online systems, interactive systems, and many more!

Enjoy international research opportunities

As experts in one of the most state-of-the-art fields in computer science, graduates continue their research as sought-after scientists beyond their studies. At HPI's Research School, with its branch offices in Cape Town, Haifa, Nanjing, and Irvine, research is done on the technologies of the future!

Study at a top-ranked University

Throughout this master’s program, students study at the joint Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and the Hasso Plattner Institute. The University of Potsdam is represented in international rankings such as Times Higher Education and Nature's Top 175 Young. The Institute also achieves a top ranking in the German CHE ranking every year.

Enjoy the amazing cities of Potsdam and Berlin

Located a stone’s throw from the global metropolis of Berlin, the Hasso Plattner Institute welcomes you to the Griebnitzsee Campus in Potsdam, making the school a link between these two capitals, which together form one of the largest and most diverse regions in Europe in terms of scientific research. Berlin is an international center for innovative company founders and a major business hub. Together, Potsdam and Berlin offer you an inexhaustible supply of culture and entertainment.

Shape the digital future in your areas of interest!

This degree program qualifies students to found their own startups and implement innovative business ideas. The HPI E-School and the HPI Seed Fund supports these projects during and after a student’s studies, allowing graduates to shape digital transformation and initiate the necessary change processes in business, science, and society. Because HPI prepares students for critical positions in management and leadership, graduates become sought-after employees in all areas in which IT solutions play an essential role.

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Course Description

The M.Sc. in Software Systems Engineering is a comprehensive postgraduate program taught at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI). Over the program’s four semesters, lecturers impart in-depth scientific fundamentals, advanced specialist knowledge, software systems engineering and computer science skills, and advanced methods. Teaching also focuses on skills and knowledge of concepts, methods, techniques, and procedures for planning, analyzing, and developing complex IT and data systems.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The M.Sc. in Software Systems Engineering is intended for those interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the field of computer science, and specifically for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in:

Informatics,
IT System Engineering,
Computer Science,
Data Science, or
Related disciplines.

Special Program Features

Scholarship opportunities

With the school’s scholarship program, international students with excellent academic records can continue their academic education in Germany without worrying about living costs! This will cover the financing of the study stay in the country as well as the semester fees at the University of Potsdam.

Flexibility and different fields of specialization

This program allows students to flexibly arrange their schedule around their choices of specialization. The modules include Software Systems, Online and Interactive Systems, Data-Driven Systems, Machine Learning and Analytics, and, Models and Algorithms.

Be part of the HPI Network and meet the right people

The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) is regarded as a world-class educational provider, offering an optimal study and work environment, focusing their structures on an ideal student-teacher ratio. In addition, the institute also maintains strong international contacts, for example, with Stanford University, the elite American university located in Palo Alto, California - making it an ideal place to network and jump-start your career.

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Accreditations

ACQUIN

The Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute is a school accreditation system whose main objective is to provide guidance and information for students, employers, and higher education institutions. It aims to contribute to more transparency in the market of study programs.

German Accreditation Council

The German Accreditation Council is a foundation of public law with legal capacity that the Federal States have set up for accreditation and quality assurance in teaching and learning at German higher education institutions.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Software Systems Engineering” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degree

Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:

Informatics

IT Systems Engineering

Computer Science

Data Science

Minimum ECTS points required:

180

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

CEFR English

min C1

UNIcert

min III

TOEFL iBT

min 95

Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least 180 points.

IELTS

min 7
Specification: At least 7 in every test component.

PTE Academic

min 76

Cambridge

min C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

Additional information:

English language proficiency can also be proven by a degree certificate for the completion of an English-language degree program at a recognized institution of higher education, or a certificate of the higher education entrance qualification obtained for an English language course of education in a country that has English as an official language. Other certificates or credentials recognized as equivalent will be published on the University of Potsdam’s website in accordance with the LSK’s decision before the start of the application process.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Applications are open from:

Winter semester:April 01 (German)April 01 (EU)April 01 (Non EU)

In 16 days free webinar

How to apply via uni-assist

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

local admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

None

No. of places available:

Application:

students from (world-wide): uni-assist | students from All other options: directly at the University

Application Fee:

free of charge

Application Documents

Copy of first University-level Degree

Copy of Passport / Identity card

Documentation of the student’s citizenship

Proof of Background Knowledge

Proof of knowledge of algorithms and data structures or theoretical computer science totaling at least 18 credit points.

Proof of knowledge of software development and programming languages totaling at least 18 credit points.

Proof of mathematical knowledge in discrete structures and logic, analysis, and linear algebra or stochastics totaling at least credit points, comparable to the corresponding compulsory modules of the Bachelor's degree program "IT Systems Engineering."

English Language Certificate → Language Requirements

Letter of Motivation

Transcript of Records

A PDF or scan of the diploma supplement or other relevant documentation from the student's university regarding all coursework completed for their first professional degree.

The student may also submit the module manual or the study and examination regulations of their degree program to evidence their qualification. If this coursework was completed at an institution of higher education other than the University of Potsdam, then this proof must include information regarding the credit points, form, content, and examination modalities.

Proof of Professional Experience

If available, proof of special recognition of professional qualifications, for example in the form of prizes or awards.

Additional Documents

Proof of final grade or current grade point average.
Current/last enrollment certificates for periods of study at a German institution of higher education after the acquisition of a first higher education degree.
A written application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application, if applicable
If available, proof of additional qualifications earned outside of higher education, such as internships completed domestically and abroad, vocational training or activities, etc.
Documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service, if applicable.
A written application to upgrade your waiting period, as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application, if applicable.
A written application to upgrade your average grade, as well as documentation to substantiate such an application, if applicable.
Documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings, if applicable.
For international applicants: proof of scholarships, grants awarded for excellent academic performance, and/or academic/research employment at a research institute.

APS

Applicants with an Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese school or university degree are required to submit an APS certificate with their application through uni-assist e.V.

Testimonials

"HPI does not only play an important role in the field of science. It also acts as an intermediary between science, business and politics."
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