Software Localization (M.Sc.)

Department of Computer Science and Languages

Content

Localization of graphic user interfaces
Writing for translation, machine translation, translation technology
Workflow scenarios
Efficient terminology management
Quality assurance in localization projects
Project management in localization projects

Degree

Master of Science

Department

Computer Science and Languages

Location

Köthen

Duration

3 semesters

Program Start

winter semester or summer semester

Sem Contribution

€322.80 (incl. semester ticket)

Study type

Full-Time Program

Language

German

Credits

Accreditation

ASIIN until 30.09.2026

Application period International Uni Assist

15.03. – 15.08. (winter)
15.09. – 15.02. (summer)

National SSC Portal

15.05. – 15.09. (winter)
15.09. – 15.03. (summer)

Degree program is being closed, enrollment no longer possible.

Course content and objectives

The program’s objective is to convey theoretical and practical knowledge of product localization for various fields of application. In this project-oriented program, the focus is on adapting office and web applications, computer games, and software for mobile devices to the language and culture of foreign markets as well as mastering processes and tools that are used in the translation and localization industry and learning project management.
Graduates work as project managers, localization engineers, or translators in localization companies, software companies, translation agencies, terminology departments, as freelancers, in marketing departments, in international organizations, and in large corporations. Localization experts are in demand worldwide.