Program details
English
Language of Instruction
Oct, Apr
Available Intake(s)
Did you already earn a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science and gather some professional experience? Do you feel a need to have deeper knowledge of software management and engineering tasks, especially in order to get a leading position? Then our MEng programme in Software Engineering for Industrial Applications is just right for you. Kick-start your career with our perfect interdisciplinary toolbox of knowledge and skills in outstanding technological competence, software management, and engineering. Our web technology-, IoT-, development-, and software management-oriented modules provide you with the strategic knowledge you need and enable you to develop industrial applications for companies all over the world. We also focus on software and project management. Our teaching methods include various modern methods, such as cloud computing and international projects with our partner universities. Your benefits After graduation, you will benefit from a unique Master's degree at the interface of management and technology with a MEng degree; a perfect interdisciplinary toolbox of knowledge and skills for complex management and engineering tasks in the field of software development; valuable work experience gained during the internship semesters; German language skills of at least A2 level at graduation; development of your intercultural competence; excellent career perspectives in various fields, e.g. web technology projects, software design, or component-oriented software development. Typical entry positions include Software Developer Software Engineer Software Project Manager Software Quality Manager Software Change Manager
A GCQ360 counsellor can help you with eligibility, documents, and your application timeline.
Course structure The first two semesters provide practice-orientated theory. (case studies, excursions, expert meetings, etc.) The third and fourth semesters will be spent working as an intern in the industry to gain more practical experience. Additionally, the Master’s thesis must be written during this period. Course content The Master's programme consists of 12 modules, with five ECTS per module (four basic modules + six core modules + two elective modules): Basic modules: Project Management Software Engineering Communication and Negotiation Skills Internet of Things Core modules: Component-Oriented Software Development Advanced Programming Concepts and Tools for Application Development Practical Studies – Industry 4.0 Non-Relational Databases Applied Cloud Computing Elective modules (choose two): German language A1 and A2 (both mandatory if you have no German skills at the point of admission; higher levels also available) Analytical Information Systems Mobile Computing Recent Trends in Software Engineering In the third and fourth semesters, each student conducts an internship in a company, attends training modules (30 ECTS) and writes a project-based Master's thesis in cooperation with a company (30 ECTS). | International guest lecturers Language training provided Training in intercultural skills Courses are led with foreign partners | A unique feature of this Master's programme is that students spend the second year (third and fourth semesters) doing a paid practical internship in industry (e.g. a web technology or software development project). Also, the Master's thesis is project-based and done in cooperation with a company. Thus, students can immediately apply their knowledge, gain profound professional experience and earn money at the same time! We support our students in finding an appropriate internship and provide contact addresses for this purpose. So far, our students have conducted internships with companies such as SAP, Continental, JPM, IBM, Siemens, Rehau AG, ND SatCom, JRC (Joint Research Centre of the European Union) and much more. Frequently, the internship provides the stepping stone to the first job after graduation. | German language courses: Yes | English language courses: No
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 5 November - 30 November | Please find more details on this website.
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No minimum language level required
Tuition Fee
$7,590
The university has not stated whether this figure is annual or for the full programme. We verify this on request before you apply.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
Administrative fee of approx. 150 EUR per semester
No
The Housing Office supports international students in finding appropriate accommodation. Rent for a single student room is approx. 350 to 550 EUR. Rent for a private one-room apartment for one tenant or for a couple is more than 550 EUR. We also have a limited number of double rooms for friends that cost about 250 to 320 EUR per person. Beside the rent, there are additional costs for water, energy, broadcast fee, and Internet. For a full overview of the practical issues related to living in Hof and our support services for international students, please have a look at the website of our Welcome Service and Housing Office.
The cost of living in the city of Hof is moderate compared to both other European countries and bigger cities in Germany. On average, living expenses for a student range between 800 and 1,000 EUR per month in total. The following is an approximate cost calculation of expenditures per month: accommodation: 350 to 550 EUR mandatory health insurance: about 120 EUR food and personal expenditures: at least 350 EUR
No minimum language level required
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: all countries 3,300 EUR
Please find more details on this website.
Yes
Paid internship in the third and fourth semesters
Accompanying programme Specialist counselling Cultural and linguistic preparation Visa matters Help with finding accommodation Support with registration procedures
The Career Service team at Hof University offers you a wide range of career preparation and orientation services, including workshops, company excursions, and job fairs. We will prepare you for the German labour market by providing you with specific information, counselling, and qualifications. Thus, you will be able to start your individual career as an intern and as a graduate.
We know that adjusting to your new life in Germany is an adventure that is both exciting and challenging. There is no need to worry – we are here to help you! At Hof University, we are proud of our warm welcome culture and offer numerous services for our international students. Our team will assist you in all aspects of your stay in Hof. We will help you find the right academic programme and language courses and support you in organising all formalities such as visa, residence permit, insurances, and banking. Before the start of each semester, we organise an orientation period for our new international students. With the expert assistance from our team, you will smoothly settle into your new personal and academic environment. Additionally, our International Student Network, a group of motivated students, will help you feel at home by organising social activities.
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Bucerius Law School
Funding
Merit- and need-based awards toward the EUR 25,000 tuition fee
Applicants to the Master of Law and Business (LLM/MLB) programme; early-bird and scholarship deadline is January 15 for the September intake
National Merit Foundation
Funding
Full tuition waiver
For students admitted to an accredited university program, based on financial need and merit.
Il servizio di scambio accademico tedesco (DAAD)
Funding
EUR Research Stays, Scholarships, and Master's Programs
Students from pontifical universities.
Software Engineering for Industrial Applications (MEng) is a Master program in Applied Computer Science offered by Hof University of Applied Sciences in Hof, Germany.
The estimated tuition fee for this program is approximately $7,590 USD per year.
Minimum qualification required: Bachelor's degree in software engineering or similar from an accredited university – 180 ECTS or equivalent (depending on the home country) One year of work experience after graduation.
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A minimum TOEFL score of 90.0 is required for this program.
No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at Hof University of Applied Sciences.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Hof campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Software Engineering for Industrial Applications (MEng) at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Hof, Germany.
