How are diplomas awarded upon graduation?

Graduates receive two completely independent, official degree diplomas — one issued by Frontier Innovation University and one conferred under the academic articulation network with IU International University of Applied Sciences.

What is the application fee?

Application is $0. Under our affordable higher education charter, there are no upfront admissions fees.

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Master of Science (MSc)🎓 2 Official Degree Diplomas Conferred18 Months · 100% Online

MSc Software Engineering & Distributed Cloud Architectures (Dual Award)

Deep dive into microservices orchestration, distributed consensus algorithms, high-throughput message streaming, and resilient cloud-native system design.

Joint Awarding Bodies:Frontier Innovation University (USA) · IU International University (Germany)

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How Dual Degrees Work ℹ️

Partner Institution

IU International University of Applied Sciences

Erfurt & Berlin, Germany

Degree Level:Master of Science (MSc)

Duration:18 Months (1.5 Years)

Application Fee:$0 (Free Application)

Credit Split:60% Frontier / 40% IU International

Diplomas Conferred:2 Independent Diplomas

Study Mode:100% Online · Affordable Semester Model

Next Intakes:September 2025, February 2026, June 2026

Key Pathway Distinctions

Two Master of Science diplomas: US Master's + German FIBAA-Accredited Degree
Real-world architecture teardowns and fault-tolerant distributed systems projects
Affordable semester fees payable after formal admission confirmation
Strong focus on production engineering standards and automated testing suites

Target Career Opportunities

Graduates of this dual degree track are qualified for senior roles across US technology hubs, consulting enterprises, and global organizations.

💼 Principal Software Engineer💼 Distributed Systems Architect💼 Cloud Infrastructure Lead💼 Engineering Manager

Dual Diploma Guarantee

Upon completion, you receive two standalone graduation credentials: one from Frontier Innovation University and one issued through IU International University of Applied Sciences. Both include official transcripts ready for international apostille attestation.

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