Software Engineering (Master)

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München · München (Munich), Germany

Master of Science (M.Sc.)English120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The Master of Science (MSc) program in Software Engineering (Master) offered at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany specifically focusing on Software Engineering (Master), delivers specialized academic and professional education designed for career advancement. The curriculum covers core principles, theoretical concepts, and practical methodologies in software engineering (master), combining foundational theory with applied practical training. Students cultivate key professional skills in analytical reasoning, domain research, problem-solving, and applied skills in software engineering (master), empowering them to address modern industry demands. Graduates are prepared for careers as specialized professionals, industry cons...

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): 0 EUR tuition + Semesterbeitrag €181.95/semester (enrolment at Universität Augsburg, Stand WS 2026/27, incl. Studierendenwerk Augsburg €85.00 and Semesterticket)
Tuition (Non-EU students): 0 EUR tuition (Universität Augsburg, where joint enrolment takes place, charges no international-student fees) + Semesterbeitrag €181.95/semester
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-05-01
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-05-01
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: October 2027 (Winter semester)
Intake: Winter only

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Fluent written and spoken English (programme taught entirely in English); language certificates (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS) may be submitted as supplementary documents – no fixed minimum score published

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Informatics/Computer Science or a related domain; outstanding grades from previous courses; personal dedication transcending the compulsory programme; successful aptitude procedure (Eignungsverfahren)

Required documents

Letter of motivation; CV incl. activities besides studies; transcript of records with grading scheme; separate certificate of average grade (if not on transcript); bachelor degree certificate (if available); one optional supplementary PDF (awards, prizes, language proficiency) – individual PDFs in German or English via the Uni Augsburg application system

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-05-01

Non-EU students

2027-05-01

Programme overview

DegreeMaster of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration2 years
ECTS120
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryGermany
FacultyElite Graduate Program – joint programme of LMU München, Universität Augsburg (sprecherhochschule) and TUM (Elitenetzwerk Bayern); enrolment via Universität Augsburg

Official university

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Germany, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	Fee not published	€23,808	needs the fee

Living-cost figure: €11,904/year — Blocked account (Sperrkonto), per German Federal Foreign Office ↗

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