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B.Sc. · 3 years · English

Coding & Software Engineering

Design, build and ship real software. No coding experience needed: you learn hands-on, in teams, with the tools professional developers use.

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Overview

Programme at a glance

The essentials of your degree in one place. Tuition and funding options are on our fees page.

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  • DegreeB.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
  • Duration3 years, 180 ECTS
  • FormatFull-time, on campus
  • LanguageEnglish
  • LocationPotsdam, near Berlin
  • IntakesJanuary, April, July, October

Curriculum

What you’ll learn

The essentials at a glance. You’ll find the full module list in your free brochure.

Core topics

  • Python & app development
  • Agile software engineering
  • Databases & algorithms
  • Cloud & data security
  • Networks & industrial IoT
  • Maths & statistics

Every semester you put these topics to work in a real project with a partner company.

Your final project

Build a marketable program entirely of your own design.

  1. Core modules
  2. Two specialisation streams
  3. Bachelor thesis, after 3 years

The XU way

How you learn

Less lecture hall, more practice. You work on real projects with partner companies.

  • Project-based learning

    Every semester you solve real challenges with partner companies and present your results to them.

  • Four starts a year

    Start in January, April, July or October, whenever you’re ready.

  • Career services from day one

    CV workshops, internship matching and introductions to our employer network.

Your future

Where it can take you

Graduates move into roles like these in start-ups, global companies or their own business.

  • Frontend or Backend Developer
  • AI Developer
  • Technical Consultant
  • CTO or Agentic AI Orchestrator

Admission

Admission requirements

What you need to apply. Our admissions team reviews every application personally and supports you with enrolment and your visa.

Academic profile

University entrance qualification

  • A school-leaving certificate that qualifies you for university, such as the Abitur, the International Baccalaureate (24 points) or A-levels

Not sure if your qualification counts? Our admissions team checks it with you.

English language

English at B2 level

All programmes are taught in English. You need an IELTS certificate with an overall score of at least 6.0, or an equivalent B2-level certificate.

Some countries have their own visa rules for language proof. Please check the rules for your country or ask our team.

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Document checklist

What to upload

  1. 01School-leaving certificate
  2. 02Transcript of grades
  3. 03CV
  4. 04IELTS certificate (6.0 or higher) or equivalent
  5. 05Passport copy

Upload everything as PDF (max. 10 MB) with your online application.

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Ready to write your first line of code with us?

Next intakes: January, April, July and October. Our advisors help you with every step.

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  • Ranking by

    CHE Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung

  • Accredited by

    ZEvA

  • Projects co-financed by

    Co-funded by the European Union

  • State recognised

    Land Brandenburg

  • Excellent

    Statista Top Further Education 2024

  • Accredited by

    TÜV Nord