Admission requirements

Prerequisite:
— a university degree in Computer Science,
— Certificate of English Language Proficiency of at least CEFR C1 (for non-native speakers only). Since the language of instruction in the master's program is English, students whose first language is not English must prove proficiency in English language. We recognize many different tests, for instance, TOEFL 108 iBT (institutional code1) or IELTS (7) or UNIcert (III) will be accepted.
— The proof of special specialist knowledge in the fields of Practical, Theoretical and Applied computer science shall be provided by an aptitude test or if necessary by an aptitude interview.

Information on the required specialist knowledge can be found at: on the webpages of the faculty.

Aptitude assessment procedure

The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.

• Information and documents to be submitted
• Admission Regulations on the webpage of the discipline
  Notes for the application on the webpage of the discipline

Notes on the application process

If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.

General information about the degree program

The international master program is a two-year full-time program focusing on advanced topics in the area of distributed systems. There is a special emphasis on designing and building software system architectures including network, database, and secure systems.

The objective of the master program is to provide an advanced training and prepare students for a future career in the very broad and rapidly developing field of distributed systems and their applications. This field is characterized by continuously emerging technological advancements and a highly active research community. Students need to be aware of both the fundamentals of distributed systems and their practical application in realistic scenarios. Therefore, the programs structure ensures that students first acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and expertise before they will get the opportunity to apply their skills in practice in the context of an internship, various practical courses and, if desired, even in their Master's thesis. Graduates will acquire advanced knowledge in the design of large software systems, distributed systems and middleware technology.

Modules and topics offered are:

— systems engineering (a. foundations of design, development and usage of computer-based systems, b. non-functional aspects like reliability and availability),

— ubiquitous information systems (a. middleware architectures and mobile communication systems, b. platforms for development of distributed systems, c. design and implementation of transactional information systems),

— distributed and secure platforms (a. development of distributed and secure systems, b. design of secure architectures), and

— system design and analysis (a. development of large software systems, b. resilient operating systems).

Further information is available on the corresponding website.

Study contents

Further information is available on the website of the degree programme.

View the module descriptions

Occupational fields

By graduating from the DSE programme, you will be an expert of distributed software systems. Your newly learned key qualifications make you a wanted expert in the core areas of distributed system, namely conception, development and maintenance, as well as security assessment and enforcement. Depending on your profile, your expertise can cover a wide range from Internet services over software fault tolerance to wireless sensor networks. This makes you a versatile addition to any team; e.g., as an application developer, a security consultant, or as a compliance consultant.

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Admissions Office

Faculty of Computer Science

International Office

Additional information