The Software Engineering program provides in-depth academic training with a special focus on IT Management, Advanced Software Engineering & Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction. It is ideally designed for Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and graduates with a higher education qualification in a different subject area and a minimum of 3 years of proven experience in the field of engineering - electrical engineering. Graduates of Computer Science degree courses with 180 ECTS can earn the remaining 30 ECTS in the Bachelor's SEB..
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The Max Planck Internships are open to exceptional Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral students worldwide, as well as exceptional individuals from industry interested in gaining academic research experience in computer science.
The Meta 4.0 Scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme (meta4.0) is now calling ambitious students who want to lead the next wave of digital, clean, and sustainable manufacturing.
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship recipient will receive 16,800 euros each month during the full duration of the programme (max. 24 months). The scholarship will also cover the travel, visa cost and the living allowance.
The Max Planck Internships are offered by participating Max Planck Institutes in Germany and are open to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students worldwide. These internships provide selected interns with funding for living costs, housing, and round-trip travel. The internship usually lasts 12 to 14 weeks and is focused on computer science research. Max Planck provides the internship opportunity to gain research experience in computer science.
What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during semester breaks (90 full days or 180 half days per year).
Student pay rate
€12.82/hour
National minimum wage applies to student workers. Most student jobs pay €13–€16/hour.
Stay after graduation
18 months
Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) — Stay 18 months after graduation to find a job matching your qualification. No job offer needed to apply.
Path to residency
2 years
Permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) possible after 2 years of skilled employment. EU Blue Card holders may qualify after 21 months.
Average graduate salary
€45,000/year
Average starting salary for international graduates. Tech, engineering, and finance roles typically higher.
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