B.Sc.

Software Engineering in Essen, Germany

Universität Duisburg-Essen

Key Facts

Degree

B.Sc.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Änderungen ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2027

uni-assist

Required

Language

German

Campus

Duisburg / Essen

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None
semester contribution:: ~€330/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (NRW: no non-EU tuition)
semester contribution:: ~€330/semester

The B.Sc. programme in Software Engineering is offered by Universität Duisburg-Essen, an Universitäten in Essen, Germany, with a standard duration of 6 semesters (approximately 3 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Änderungen ohne Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 (C1)

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Additional Requirements

•    Allgemeine Hochschulreife

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Essen

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Computer Science & IT

Study Fields

Angewandte Informatik Informatik Ingenieurinformatik

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Duisburg-Essen welcomes international applicants for its B.Sc. in Software Engineering in Essen. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 6 semesters (approximately 3 years).

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.