International Programmes 2026/2027

Software Design International Software Design International

Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences • Aschaffenburg

Degree
Bachelor of Science
Course location
Aschaffenburg
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English, but each semester includes the German language study course. You will improve your German with every semester.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
7 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods

https://www.th-ab.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studiengaenge-von-a-z/software-design-international/

More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

You will learn the principles of software design and implementation:

  • Systems analysis and design
  • Software development: programming languages and technologies
  • Software engineering: software architecture, software testing, human computer, requirements engineering and usability interaction

Learn all about technologies such as:

  • Databases
  • Computer networks
  • Foundations of IT hardware
  • Operating systems
  • Multimedia technology
  • IT security

Other fascinating areas of your studies include:

  • Project management and agile development
  • Data science:
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Machine Learning

From your sixth semester onwards, you will specialise in Data Science or Digital Transformation.

Course organisation

https://www.th-ab.de/fileadmin/th-ab-redaktion/Infomaterial/infomaterial-studienverlaufsplan-sd-international-bachelor.pdf

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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Language training provided
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Integrated internships

Your studies offer you a variety of opportunities for practical experience. For example, in many of your courses you will apply the theory you have learned directly by engaging in a realistic project so as to be able to pursue it in greater depth. The fifth semester is a practical semester: here you go out to a company and apply everything you have learned so far in a real-life setting.

You can also write your Bachelor's thesis at a company. As a special bonus, our cooperation with industry partners means you can apply as a working student from the second semester onwards.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
None
Semester contribution

Applicants from non-EU countries must pay a fee of 80 EUR for each application, i.e. for each degree programme. The application fees are payable independently of the uni-assist fees. You can find all information here.

Additionally, the student services fee is 70 EUR per semester. The amount must be paid for enrolment.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

General university entrance qualification

You can find out which certificates are valid and what you need on our application page.

German language skills
A1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A1
  • ÖSD Zertifikat: A1
  • Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A1
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • telc English: telc English B2
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
  • PTE Academic: 59
  • TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 17
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 17
  • IELTS Academic: 5.5
Language requirements exemptions
Please find details on the course website.
Application periods

https://www.th-ab.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studiengaenge-von-a-z/software-design-international/

More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
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Accommodation

A variety of accommodation options is available on-campus and in the nearby area.
Please have a look here: https://portal.icnab.de/.

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

The Career Service team will be glad to support and advise you. A variety of events are planned in addition to the regular courses:

  • project weeks
  • workshops
  • practical lectures by external guests
  • excursions
  • case studies
  • project work with other students
  • individual coaching
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors
  • Accompanying programme
  • Support with registration procedures
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

The International Office and the Degree-Seeking Office look after international students who study at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences. Students are given information about the university, admission requirements and the application process as well as support in finding accommodation and dealing with the authorities (e.g. when registering their stay in the town hall or applying for a residence permit).

Support available to students with dependants or children

The Equality–Family–Diversity department supports family-friendly study conditions and promotes gender equality and diversity at all levels, particularly in academia. All members of the university community can contact them directly with any concerns and will be offered appropriate support.

Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences

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