Software Engineering for Embedded Systems (DISC) RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
- 2,550 EUR
- Next application deadline
- Deadlines vary
- Language level required
- English: B2German: None
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MEng
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Part-time (study alongside work)
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- A Diploma supplement will be issued
- Yes
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
English
Programme description
Software plays a dominant role in most areas of embedded systems (for example, in the automotive sector). Businesses are faced with the challenge of tasking experienced engineers with software engineering more and more frequently.
The distance learning programme is aimed at professionals in the field of software development and provides the participants with well-founded theoretical knowledge and the ability to acquire according practical methods, techniques and tools in the field of software engineering.
Examples of topics the modules focus on include:
- project management
- software quality assurance
- software product line engineering
- requirements engineering
- software architecture for embedded software systems
- component-based software development
- model-based component engineering
- real-time systems and dependability engineering (compulsory elective module)
- machine learning (compulsory elective module)
The programme is offered in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering (IESE).
Programme structure
The teaching and learning format consists of comprehensive, scientifically sound and practice-oriented self-study materials that have been developed by experts especially for distance learning, an online campus as an interactive learning platform, and on-campus phases to consolidate the knowledge that is acquired through self-study in theory and practice. Mandatory on-campus phases take place once per semester at IESE in Kaiserslautern. In general, there is a three-day on-campus phase from Friday to Sunday during the first semester and a one-week on-campus phase (from Saturday to Friday) each during the second and third semesters.
Mode of study
- More than 50% onlinePhase of attendance: yes, compulsoryPace of course: mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
In cooperation with
Fraunhofer Institute Experimental Software Engineering (IESE)
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
- Specialist literature in other languages
Application and admission
Application period(s)
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
Not specified
|
15 August 2026
|
Academic admissions requirements
For information on the admission requirements and the application process, please visit our website: https://fernstudium.rptu.de/en/distance-learning-programmes/technology-engineering-and-natural-sciences/software-engineering-for-embedded-systems.
Language requirements
German language requirements
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 5.5 / 9
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
| Applicants from | Tuition fee | |
|---|---|---|
All countries
|
2,550 EUR
|
Semester contribution
SOCIAL FEE:
RPTU in Kaiserslautern (distance learning programme): 155 EUR per semester
ASSESSMENT FEE (for verification of foreign certificates):
RPTU in Kaiserslautern: 60 EUR
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
- Tutors
- Specialist counselling
- Visa matters
- Support with registration procedures
Current information
Find out more about the content and structure of the degree programmes, the admission requirements, the application process and the fees at one of our online information events. For upcoming events, see https://fernstudium.rptu.de/en/events.
Contact
Distance & Independent Studies Center
- Address
- Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 47, 67663 Kaiserslautern
Additional contact
- Name
- Dr Juliane Brauch
- Phone
- +49 6312055217