Study Software Engineering in Germany
26 programmes in software engineering at 19 universities in Germany are open to international students; 96% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 13,317 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,383 USD and 14,018 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Software Engineering programmes
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Software Engineering in Germany by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 9 | 12,383 USD | 13,317 USD | 14,018 USD |
| Master's | 13 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within software engineering
Universities for software engineering in Germany
- Technical University of Munich (4)
- Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Munich (3)
- Chemnitz University of Technology (2)
- XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences (2)
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (1)
- Fulda University of Applied Sciences (1)
- GISMA Business School (1)
- Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences (1)
- Hof University of Applied Sciences (1)
- IU University of Applied Sciences (1)
Study Software Engineering in Germany: common questions
- How many software engineering programmes are there in Germany?
- 26 software engineering programmes at 19 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a software engineering degree in Germany cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in software engineering in Germany is 13,317 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,383 USD and 14,018 USD per year.
- Can I study software engineering in Germany in English?
- Yes — 96% of the software engineering programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (25 of 26).
- Are any of these software engineering programmes available online?
- 5 of the 26 programmes in Germany are delivered online or by distance learning.
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