Program Overview

Pre-intensive Course for Programming

The pre-course programming at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences is a 5-day course that aims to prepare prospective students looking to join the postgraduate programmes in Software Engineering and Data Science. The intensive programming course teaches basic programming skills to students looking to gain in-demand skills.

Key Facts

• Duration: 75 hours
• Location: Online (Live & On Demand)
• Fees:
  • EU Applicants: € 649
  • Non-EU Applicants: € 714
• Start Dates:
  • Winter semester: September
  • Summer semester: March
• Language: English

Syllabus Pre-intensive course programme

The Pre-intensive Course for Programming comprises 75 hours.

Preparation Week

There is a preparation week before the pre-course, during which you will need to prepare yourself with some of the learning content in advance. All activities in the preparation week are to be completed on demand and at your own pace. You will have access to all learning materials in a shared cloud folder one week before the start of the pre-course.

Workload & Assessment information

• Allocation of workload:
  • 10 hours: Video lectures, readings & introductory tasks (preparation week)
  • 26 hours: Live sessions
  • 38 hours: Self-study
  • 1 hour: Final Exam/Project presentation
• Assessment weighting:
  • 20%: Participation (online attendance)
  • 20%: Solving Exercises during practical Sessions
  • 60%: Online Final Exam

Software

• Cloud: Before starting the course, you will receive access to our cloud learning platform for all on-demand lectures.
• Zoom: You will need to have a free Zoom account set up ahead of the course, in order to join the live sessions during the course.
• Other Software: For this course, you will need to download Java Virtual Machine and Eclipse IDE. You will be provided with additional instructions ahead of the course.

Learn from our Experts

Here you will find further valuable information about our professors and their career.

Prof. Dr. Rand Kouatly

Prof. Dr. Rand Kouatly is the programme lead for Software Engineering and Vice Dean for Business at the UE Innovation Hub.

FAQs

What is the pre-intensive course for programming?

The pre-course programming at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences is a 5-day course that aims to prepare prospective students looking to join the postgraduate programmes in Software Engineering and Data Science. The intensive programming course teaches basic programming skills to students looking to gain in-demand skills.

Who is eligible to apply for the pre-course programming?

This pre-master’s programme, delivered via UE’s virtual campus, is open to anyone looking to gain basic programming skills. It aims to prepare prospective students looking to join the postgraduate programmes in Software Engineering and Data Science at UE.

What will I learn in the pre-master’s programme?

During the intensive programming course, you will learn the basic principles of object-oriented programming through practical exercises and self-study. You will find out how to declare and use variables and understand the logic of programming. Also, you will master the use of different data types and expand your knowledge of objects and inheritance in Java.

When are the sessions for the pre-intensive course for programming available?

If you are looking to study pre-course programming at UE, you can choose between the September course for the winter semester or March for the summer semester.