International Programmes 2024/2025

Web Engineering Web Engineering

Chemnitz University of Technology • Chemnitz

Degree
Master of Science in Web Engineering
Course location
Chemnitz
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

The courses are taught 100% in English. Students can choose to write the Master's thesis in English or in German.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

15 July for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The Master's degree programme in Web Engineering provides a systematic and quantifiable approach to the design, implementation, and operation of web-based solutions. It not only teaches the necessary knowledge on technologies for web-based and data-centred applications but also enables graduates to deal with fast-moving technology cycles in the context of life-long learning.

The main focus of the Master's degree programme in Web Engineering is based on the following subjects:

  • Current trends in Web Engineering
  • Cloud & Web applications
  • Software service engineering
  • Databases
  • Data Science and Data Engineering
  • Model-driven software development
  • Analysis of software designs
  • Data protection
  • Parallel programming
  • Real-time systems
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Next-generation Internet
  • Strategic IT management
  • Project Management
  • Distributed Systems

The simulation game provides a start-up experience with a dedicated focus on current industry trends/technologies, e.g. in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT) / Web of Things (WoT), BlockChain / DLT, smart data, cloud systems of leading commercial cloud providers, API development, applying AI, Developing/Prompting with ChatGPT and other AI-services – or in addressing challenges provided by German and European companies.

Course organisation

The Master's programme in Web Engineering is structured into four semesters. Lectures can be selected from the following learning modules:
1. Key Aspect Modules: 25 CP (credit points)
2. Deepening Modules: 20 CP
3. Tutorial Module: 7 CP
4. Key Competences Module: 8 CP
5. Simulation Game Module (a.k.a. Start-up Experience): 30 CP
6. Master's Thesis Module: 30 CP

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Language training provided
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

All students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 280 EUR. This fee also covers the semester ticket, which permits you to use buses and trams in Chemnitz as well as regional trains throughout Germany during the semester. International students will receive the bank account details after admission with which they can transfer the semester contribution. However, the fee can also be paid after arrival in Chemnitz (by German bank card or transfer).

Costs of living

Approx. 934 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Incoming students can apply for different funding opportunities via the International Office of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/international/incoming/stipendien/index.php.en

Academic admission requirements

A Bachelor's degree in:

  • Applied Computer Science
  • Computer Science

or from a similar degree programme

Language requirements

ENGLISH

A-Level English skills are a requirement.

Accepted certificates:

  • IELTS from 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test): min. 72 points
  • TOEFL PBT: min. 543 points
  • TOEFL ITP Level 1: min. 543 points
  • Cambridge Preliminary English Test + Result Distinction (PET)
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English: Grade B or C (FCE)
  • Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage), Legal (ILEC), Financial (ICFE)
  • Cambridge IGCSE: 1st or 2nd Language on average B2
  • Pearson PTE Academic: min. 59 points
  • TOEIC: Listening and Reading Test min. 785 points, Speaking Test min. 160 points, Writing Test min. 150 points
  • telc B2
  • UNIcert II
  • Study in English studies
  • completed degree with English as the language of instruction
  • proof of professional qualification as interpreter/translator

Applicants from countries with English as official/educational or native language are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency within their application.

GERMAN

Courses to obtain the required level of German language (A2 by the end of the third semester) are included in the curriculum for non-native speakers. Students providing a certificate of A2 level (CEFR) may choose advanced language courses or subject studies.

Application deadline

15 July for the following winter semester

Submit application to

Applications may be submitted online at https://www.uni-assist.de/en.

It is not necessary to send certified copies. Please note that uni-assist must receive all application documents by the application deadline.

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Students can find offers for part-time jobs, work placements etc. on the job portal offered by the Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/jobboerse/

Accommodation

The "Studentenwerk" Chemnitz-Zwickau runs several student residences. International students can apply for a single room in one of the residences. The prices depend on the size and furnishings of the room and vary between 250 EUR and 320 EUR: https://www.swcz.de/en/student-housing/our-halls-of-residence/

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

The Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology supports students during their studies as well as graduates entering their professional life. The Career Service provides a platform for companies and institutions to present themselves: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/index.php.en

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Buddy programme

Chemnitz University of Technology

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