Global Software Development (MSc) Fulda University of Applied Sciences

In many companies with overseas branches, partners and customers, software development has a global dimension. It is no longer uncommon to find a development team dispersed across countries or continents. On one hand, this poses a special challenge for development methodologies and processes, on the other hand, it demands intercultural competencies of all team members.

Besides state-of-the-art technologies and frameworks of current fields such as parallel programming and web/mobile applications, this three- to four-semester Master's programme focuses on development methodologies and their application in intercultural teams. It has a very practical orientation and is taught entirely in English.
Therefore, optional German language courses are offered by our language centre.

Applicants planning to live and work in Germany after graduation will need a deeper knowledge of the German language and culture. For these applicants, we offer a one-semester pre-study programme. For details, please see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/international/study-preparation

Please find details regarding the structure and content of the Master's programme online: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/studyprogramme/global-software-development-msc

The course places special emphasis on project work and teams consisting of international participants. To encourage the development of communication and presentation skills, students present their work in written and oral form, both individually and in groups.

Please find further information regarding the course organisation and the module catalogue here: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/studyprogramme/global-software-development-msc

Internships of 20 weeks in IT companies in Germany are available for international participants. The internship is an additional part of the Master's programme if the students need to earn an additional 30 credits.

Please find the application deadlines on our website:
https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/studyprogramme/global-software-development-msc

• University degree equivalent to at least a Bachelor's degree (180 or 210 ECTS) in computer sciences or related disciplines and good grades (equivalent to German grade 2.5 or better)
• If you have a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS, you have to earn an additional 30 ECTS during your studies.
• English and German language skills: details below

For further information regarding the selection process online, see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/studyprogramme/global-software-development-msc

A semester contribution of around 400 EUR is charged to cover the cost of student services, the student government, and an administrative fee as well as the "Deutschland semester ticket" (a student bus and rail pass for local and regional public transport all over Germany).

Approx. 900 to 950 EUR per month, including food, rent and health insurance (approx. 140 EUR per month), depending on one's living standard
https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/international/costs-and-funding 

From tutoring jobs and student assistantships at Fulda University to typical student jobs in restaurants, shops, and many other industries in the city of Fulda and its surrounding area, a wide range of job opportunities is available. Please note that proficiency in German significantly increases employability.

International students may apply for the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship.

Career service and placement officers on departmental level offer professional advisory service for the students.

The International Office offers an accommodation service for international students coming directly from abroad. The cost of accommodation amounts to approx. 400 to 500 EUR per month. There are excellent, newly built student residences within walking distance of the university.

For more information on housing, see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/international/international-students/housing.