MEng Software Engineering for Industrial Applications

MEng Software Engineering for Industrial Applications is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at hof-university-of-applied-sciences in Hof, Germany. It takes 2 years (4 semesters), with intakes in October (apply 15 April–31 May); April (apply 5–30 November).

hof-university-of-applied-sciences is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €6,600 a year, about ₹7 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly €13,200 (≈ ₹14 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Graduate School fee of €3,300 per semester (×2; €13,200 for 4 semesters), plus an administrative fee of about €150 per semester. Instalments are not allowed.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Germany as a whole: €12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at hof-university-of-applied-sciences for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Graduate School master's need a 180 ECTS bachelor's, so a three-year Indian degree can qualify, plus at least one year of work experience.
• Most non-EU master's applicants go through uni-assist; some can apply directly on PRIMUSS.
• Applying through PRIMUSS is free; uni-assist charges a handling fee.
• APS certificate required for applicants with Indian qualifications.

For this course: Taught in English. TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 60. Needs a 180 ECTS software engineering or similar degree, one year of work experience, and German A2 by the internship..

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This course starts in: October (apply 15 April–31 May); April (apply 5–30 November).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Germany, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport copy
• APS certificate
• VPD from uni-assist, where required
• School-leaving and degree certificates (simple copies are enough for PRIMUSS)
• IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score
• German certificate (A1 or A2) where the programme asks for it
• CV, and a motivation letter for some programmes
• Proof of work experience (Graduate School)

• Deutschlandstipendium at Hof University

  All students, all nationalities

  Value: €300 a month for at least one year

  Based on talent and performance. The 2026/27 round ran 15 April to 30 June 2026; you can apply before enrolling.

  Official page

• Scholarships for senior students

  Enrolled full-time students

  Value: Varies each semester with available funding

  At least 90 ECTS (bachelor's) or 30 ECTS (master's) completed at Hof. Deadlines around the end of April and end of October.

  Official page

Hof University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Hof) is a public university of applied sciences in Upper Franconia, in the north-east of Bavaria, founded in 1994. It has about 3,800 students and more than 40 practice-oriented bachelor's and master's programmes in business, computer science, engineering and design.

Its Graduate School runs English-taught, fee-paying master's for graduates with work experience: MBAs in General Management and in Digitalization and Innovation, an MBA and Engineering in Operational Excellence, and an MEng in Software Engineering for Industrial Applications.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Germany

• MSc Intelligent Interactive Systems (Intelligente Interaktive Systeme, English international track)bielefeld-university2 years (4 semesters) · €703 / year
• MSc Digitalised Energy Systemscarl-von-ossietzky-university-of-oldenburg2 years (4 semesters) · €916 / year
• MSc Engineering of Socio-Technical Systemscarl-von-ossietzky-university-of-oldenburg2 years (4 semesters) · €916 / year
• MSc Web Engineeringchemnitz-university-of-technology2 years (4 semesters) · €683 / year
• MSc Automotive Software Engineeringchemnitz-university-of-technology2 years (4 semesters) · €683 / year
• MSc Neuroroboticschemnitz-university-of-technology2 years (4 semesters) · €683 / year

More courses at hof-university-of-applied-sciences

• MBA General Management2 years (4 semesters) · €6,600 / year
• MBA Digitalization and Innovation2 years (4 semesters) · €6,600 / year
• MBA and Eng. Operational Excellence2 years (4 semesters) · €6,600 / year
• BSc Computer Science (International)4 years (8 semesters), including an internship semester · €290 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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