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PAVE THE WAY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

WITH YOUR DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

AUtomotive Software Engineering, m.Eng.

Faculty of Computer Science

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Course Content

The future of the automotive industry: Software-Defined Vehicles

The automotive industry is one of the most important sectors in Bavaria. Alongside major car and truck manufacturers, numerous suppliers are also based here. Modern vehicles increasingly rely on software to realize various functions, with some cars containing over 200 control units and up to 16 gigabytes of software data. This makes software a crucial component, leading the industry to refer to Software Defined Vehicles (SDV). This development demands highly complex systems with hardware and software components for increased safety, comfort, and entertainment, requiring highly qualified experts for development and implementation.

Do you already have relevant knowledge at the Bachelor's level in computer science, electrical and information technology, or a similar field and have a passion for cars and trucks? Become a professional in software engineering in the automotive industry. Deepen your knowledge in automotive informatics and work on the mobility of tomorrow.

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Degree

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

Duration

3 semesters

ECTS points

Start

Summer semester

Location

Deggendorf

Taught in

English

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Application period

1 October – 1 November

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical and information technology, or a related field.
Successful completion of an entrance test and selection interview
- Entrance test:
  - The admission test (fee-based) for the summer semester 2026 will take place on 6 November 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
    - Please note that no alternative dates will be offered.
  - The test lasts 90 minutes
  - The test includes complex tasks on relevant topics in Computer Science, Mathematics, Programming, and Software Engineering
  - You will be invited via email. The test dates are non-negotiable
- Interview:
  - The selection interviews will be held from 24 November to 28 November 2025.
    - Please note that no alternative dates will be offered.
  - The interview lasts approximately 20 minutes
  - The interview covers topics such as motivation, study expectations, and relevance to the future profession
Admission is regulated in the Study and Examination Regulations (§ 5 Qualification and Admission Requirements)
Language Requirements

Prerequisites

Fundamentals in C/C++ and/or Python

Fees

No tuition fees, only student union fee
International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.

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Information about the programme content: ase-m-info@th-deg.de
General information about studying at DIT: Prospective student advisors

DEGGENDORF CAMPUS

The Deggendorf campus is modern and international—a welcoming, close-knit environment for study, teaching, and research. It is situated right on the Danube, at the gateway to the Bavarian Forest. Here, academic excellence and quality of life go hand in hand.

Course structure

The English-taught Master's program in Automotive Software Engineering is designed as a full-time course and spans three semesters. It builds on a Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical and information technology, or a related field.

Driven by the rapidly increasing demands for autonomous driving, highly complex hardware/software systems will become increasingly important. The program focuses on software development for autonomous driving, image understanding, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, in-car, and Car2X communication. Students benefit from comprehensive theory and close collaboration with DIT's technology campuses, which enable research-oriented education in state-of-the-art laboratories.

Course Content

1. Semester	SWS	ECTS
Bildverstehen	4	5
Digital Car/Innovationsmanagement & Kundendesign	4	5
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	4	5
Mobile Applikationen & Interaktionsdesign im Fahrzeug	4	5
Fachsprache	4	5
Wahlpflichtfach 1	4	5

2. Semester	SWS	ECTS
Künstliche Intelligenz	4	5
Automotive Software Entwicklung	4	5
Projekt	4	5
Wahlpflichtfach 2	4	5
Drahtlose und Car2x-Kommunikation	4	5
Automotive Microcontroller	4	5

3. Semester	SWS	ECTS
Automobilkommunikation Architektur (inCar)	4	5
Masterarbeit & Kolloquium	24	25

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Career prospects

With a Master's degree in Automotive Software Engineering, you will gain advanced knowledge in software development for modern vehicles. You will be able to apply this knowledge to engineering and application-oriented problems in vehicle development. You can design and dimension vehicle components according to goals and requirements, considering technical, economic, legal, and social conditions.

Automotive Software Engineering is used in various areas at vehicle manufacturers and suppliers:

Software Development
System Architecture Development
Vehicle Testing and Validation
Project Management and Quality Control
Research, Development, and Teaching
Consulting and Services