MSc in Computer Science and Software Engineering
Constructor University
Key Information
Campus location
Bremen, Germany
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 20,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
Study alongside the world’s leading scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs
Combining a research-driven approach, strong academic culture, and direct connections to the business world, Constructor University in Bremen offers a Master in Computer Science and Software Engineering (MSc CSSE) program.
Learning and working alongside a network of world-class experts will help you gain cutting-edge knowledge and equip you with the most up-to-date tech skills. The students have the opportunity to participate in research, summer internships, and industry projects, all of which prepare them for international careers.
From Switzerland to Germany: a global academic journey for the digital leaders of tomorrow
A core emphasis of the study programs in two places, studying at Schaffhausen Institute of Technology and Constructor University Bremen international private University, is placed upon supporting the participants’ personal development in terms of soft and intercultural skills. According to THE, Constructor University is one of Germany’s most international campuses where you meet students from over 120 countries.
The program includes activities in both Schaffhausen and Bremen, giving you the opportunity to travel and meet colleagues, professors, and business partners. All travel expenses between the two campuses are covered by Constructor University.
Rankings
Top 25 % Constructor University ranks among the top 25 % of universities worldwide
#1 private university in Germany
#3 young university in teaching in Germany
#13 small university worldwide
Career Opportunities
Forging the next generation of digital leaders
The Master in Computer Science and Software Engineering allows you to graduate with the skills needed to drive innovation in the industry, academia, or through your own startup. Through interdisciplinary learning and the development of strong skills in various functional areas, the knowledge gained throughout the master’s program will not only guide you to the career of your choice but will allow you to stand out as an exceptional candidate.
With scientifically up-to-date course content, the skills and knowledge required by the industry needs of today and tomorrow are expertly met. CSSE students profit from unique opportunities such as summer internships, employment through our network, research project participation, as well as opportunities to access the EU and Swiss job markets.
Become a leading professional and global citizen of the world
Graduates of MSc CSSE from SIT and Constructor University follow a variety of professional and academic career paths all over the world. Their high academic, intercultural, and personal skills will prepare them to enter the most demanding positions in global, Swiss, or German engineering industries or advanced science institutes.
To account for the diversity in the student body and their tendency to work in Germany, Switzerland, or the EU, we convey country-specific information to best prepare them for the national as well as the international job market.
Our alumni are working in fields such as data management and IT sciences, consulting, higher education, research, finance, engineering, logistics, and health. Some students have made a leap into entrepreneurship and launched their own businesses. Start-ups founded by Constructor University alumni are active on the market worldwide. Many students also choose to pursue further research careers at some of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Career services center
Today’s business world requires disciplinary knowledge from graduates as well as the ability to apply this knowledge. Career-related services at Constructor University provide information, counseling and training, networks, and events. Constructor University’s students participate in training on project management, business communication, job interview skills, and more. Digital job and internship portfolios help students to prepare for their careers.
Alumni association
Studying at Constructor University gives you connections – often for your whole life.
The Alumni Association E.V. was founded in 2004 by the first generation of graduates. Since then, around 4,500 students have obtained their degrees from this University.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering at Constructor University Bremen is a research-oriented consecutive master's program that complements a broad spectrum of research-oriented technological education with essential management and leadership skills to educate future technology leaders in research and industry. To prepare students for this role of technology leaders in research and industry, it offers solid training in Software Engineering regarding development and management, as well as technical core courses in three subject areas that are presently at the utmost importance
- Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
These offers mirror the Constructor University's research-centric approach. Thereby, excellent teaching competence is guaranteed and hands-on experiences from the forefront of state-of-the-art in research and industry are provided.
Students have seamless access to the educational offer at both sites. Many courses in the software engineering subject area will be taught by distinct experts in the field at Constructor University which are also adjunct faculty of JUB. Moreover, this cooperation will enable quick access to real-world applications and the IT job market via Constructor's excellent international network. On the Constructor University side, this comes together with excellent support via the Career Center and offers towards start-ups (local support, incubators, etc.). Finally, due to the approach to having the Master of Science is taught at two sites (Bremen, Schaffhausen), students have access to both locations but will also become “native” in modern remote collaboration approaches.
Overall, by completing the master's study, students will acquire the core expertise of digital leaders, with a solid technological backbone developed along three complementary areas, with additional core management and leadership skills that characterize the educational journey. They will acquire the essential soft skills for active digital technology leadership in the contemporary global and multiethnic society, thanks to the international environment that characterizes Constructor. Overall, this education will enable them to enter research via Ph.D. programs and to succeed in the job market in high-profile roles.
Study program structure
Schematic Study Plan
The curriculum of the Computer Science and Software Engineering master program is divided into four semesters and takes two years to complete. Each semester is composed of a mixture of core technical content, project/seminar work, management & leadership education and academic skills work, leading to a master’s thesis that can cover academic research, industrial applications or developments toward a start-up.
The modules are grouped into several domains, as outlined in the Schematic Study Plan.
In order to graduate, students take out of these modules a total of 120 ECTS with
- Technical Core Modules: 45 ECTS
- Management Modules: 15 ECTS
- Leadership / Academic Skills Modules: 15 ECTS
- Capstone Project: 15 ECTS
- Master Thesis module: 30 ECTS
If of interest, students can replace 5 ECTS of Technical CORE Modules with a Research Project module.
Software Engineering Modules
All students take 15 ECTS of lecture modules from the Software Engineering subject area. It is also mandatory to take at least one main content module (5 ECTS) from Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence each.
The software engineering area exposes a broad range of methodological and systematic approaches for developing software and related applications in a professional environment. All three main content modules are mandatory. At least one further core module can be taken to make this area the specialization of a student. A majority of the modules in this area are taught in the presence at Schaffhausen.
Cybersecurity Modules
In the Cybersecurity specialization, Cryptography is the entry module into the field. This content is complemented by extended courses on security methods, tools and technologies both on the system and on the network level.
Artificial Intelligence Modules
The Artificial Intelligence specialization covers a spectrum of the field ranging from methods in machine learning over (symbolic) artificial intelligence techniques up to applications in cyber physical systems.
Management Modules
To equip students with market-relevant management skills they take modules in the fields of product development, marketing and change management. All modules are mandatory for the program.
Leadership / Academic Skills Modules
Success in industry and research is further strengthened with a set of Leadership and Academic Skills Modules. All modules below have to be taken in order to graduate.
Project, Capstone Project & Master Thesis
To explore the full development process of a software application with relation to the areas of specialization of the program, all students take the three modules of the Capstone Project. It is highly recommended to take the three modules in their numerical order, to gain full experience of the project. Students with a strong drive towards academic research can replace in their third semester one Technical CORE Module by the Research Project, which is carried out in one of the research areas of the Faculty.
The master studies are concluded by a 6-month Master Thesis, which extends over the fourth and final semester.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Education is a substantial investment in your future, at Constructor University we strive to make it an affordable reality for students from across the world. Therefore, we offer students personalized financing offers to help cover their tuition fees. They consist of one or more types of financial support in the form of scholarships and tuition deferrals. You only start repaying the deferred tuition fees once you successfully entered the job market. That way you can focus completely on your studies. We are convinced that a Constructor University’ education will form the perfect foundation for your future career – that is why we are happy to invest in you.
Scholarships
All students are considered for an academic achievement scholarship based on their bachelor's grade point average (GPA). EU students are eligible for a minimum guaranteed scholarship of € 4.000.
Academic Achievement Scholarships (per academic year)
- € 4.000 (Minimum guaranteed amount for EU students)
- € 6.000
- € 8.000 (Maximum scholarship amount irrespective of nationality)
The number of these scholarships is not limited and no separate application is required.
Students are informed about their scholarship amount immediately following admission.
“JU Study@Ease” Tuition Deferral Program
In cooperation with our partner Brain Capital
- Deferral of tuition fees is calculated automatically and available to you shortly after admission.
- You decide whether you want to take advantage of this personalized financing option.
- Granted independently of your financial situation.
- Flexible repayment plan based on your future income and personal circumstances.
External financing options
Depending on availability, additional scholarships sponsored by external partners are offered to highly motivated students. In the past years, Constructor University has awarded scholarships from the BLG Logistics Group, the Bremische Hafenvertretung e.V., the Fritz Hollweg Foundation, the Stiftungsfonds Deutsche Bank and the Conrad Naber Foundation to ambitious graduate students.
There are various external financing options to help pay for your studies at Constructor University. This can be in the form of an external scholarship, external stipend or a student loan.
These scholarships are not administered by Constructor University Bremen. For further information about the requirements and the application process, please contact the appropriate institution directly.
External Scholarships and Stipends
We have compiled a list of German foundations that offer scholarships and stipends to national and international students.
- DAAD Scholarship Database
- MyStipendium.de: Search engine to help you find the stipend which matches your profile
- Elternkompass: Beratung und Hilfe bei der Suche nach einem geeigneten Stipendium (German students only!)
- MLP Stipendienprogramm – für MINT-Studenten ab dem 3. Fachsemester
Student Loans
- BAföG: Grants and student loans given to German students based on their family’s financial situation.
- KfW-Studienkredit: The student loan of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) is the most popular student loan among our German students.
- studienkredit.de: Here you will find more information regarding educational loans in Germany.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.