Study Fee: Click here to view the tuition and subscription options. Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal. Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: Europe: Switzerland GCC: Dubai (UAE) Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level A copy of passport or national ID Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Master in Software Engineering and Cloud Computing

Feb 17
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This Master study program is a 100% research-based postgraduate program designed for software engineers, system architects, IT professionals, and researchers who aim to develop advanced expertise in software design, distributed systems, and cloud computing infrastructures within global digital environments.

The program integrates modern software engineering methodologies with scalable cloud architectures, DevOps practices, cybersecurity principles, and digital system optimization. It prepares participants to design, implement, evaluate, and manage complex software systems and cloud-based solutions that support enterprise transformation, high-availability platforms, and secure digital ecosystems.

Study Level and Academic Framework

Study Level: Equivalent to EQF Level 7
European Framework: Equal to the Second European Cycle (Master Level)
ECTS: Equivalent to 60 ECTS
Duration: Minimum 12 months (Students benefit from academic flexibility and may extend the study period depending on research scope and professional commitments.)

Program Structure

The program consists of five academic modules, in addition to thesis and structured research activities:

2 Research-Focused Modules Covering advanced research methodology, software system modeling, experimental design in computing, performance evaluation, academic writing, and data-driven research approaches in digital engineering.
2 General Academic Modules Addressing digital transformation, IT governance, cybersecurity fundamentals, technology innovation management, regulatory considerations, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
1 Specialized Software Engineering and Cloud Computing Module Focused on software architecture design, cloud-native development, distributed systems, virtualization, containerization, DevOps automation, scalability models, and cloud security frameworks.
Thesis and Research Activities Participants conduct an independent research project contributing to advancements in cloud infrastructure optimization, scalable application design, secure distributed systems, AI-enabled software platforms, or enterprise cloud strategy.

Academic Orientation

This Master study program is designed for:

Software engineers and developers
Cloud architects and DevOps specialists
IT managers and technology consultants
Cybersecurity professionals
Researchers in computing and distributed systems

Graduates develop analytical, architectural, and research-based competencies necessary to lead innovation in software engineering and cloud computing environments.