Yes, it is an applied software engineering degree focused on software development and cloud. Compared to a traditional computer science program, it puts cloud architecture design, DevOps practices and AI integration at the center, with a hands-on, career-oriented approach.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE Software & Cloud Architecture with AI
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Overview
The Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI is designed for students who want to build expertise in the fast-evolving world of software development and cloud computing. This advanced program combines the core principles of software engineering with an in-depth understanding of modern cloud architecture and technologies. The program now integrates Artificial Intelligence as a key element to design advanced digital solutions and prepare students for the technological challenges of the future.
Students will gain the skills to design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient software systems on leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. By exploring topics such as Microservices Architecture and Cloud-Native Application Development, they will learn how to build modular, flexible applications that fully leverage the potential of the cloud.
Through DevOps Practices & Continuous Delivery, students will also learn to optimize development and deployment workflows, improving efficiency and accelerating release cycles.
If you are looking for a hands-on software engineering degree that blends coding, cloud and AI, this is the right path. If you want to discover how the Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI can help you launch a successful career in computer science and cloud innovation, get in touch with H-FARM College: our team will help you find the right path for your future!
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H-FARM College
Degree
Bachelor of Science (Hons) – University of Chichester (180 ECTS)
Language
English
Available spots
40
Tuition fees
EU students: €13,400.00
Non-EU students: €18,700.00
Study grants for non-EU students
Non-EU students: €18,700.00
Study grants for non-EU students
Start date and duration
September 2027 (classes from mid-September to mid-June)
Location
H-FARM Campus – Roncade (TV), Italy
Class format
Full-time, on-campus classes (expected attendance: 80% of classes)
Why a Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI
In recent years, the adoption of cloud technologies and software automation has become a key factor in the growth and competitiveness of businesses in every industry. As a result, the demand for professionals capable of designing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions is steadily increasing. Artificial intelligence plays a key role in this transformation, enhancing cloud architectures with intelligent systems capable of optimizing performance, automating complex processes, and improving the user experience.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI, you’ll be ready to lead digital innovation, integrating cutting-edge cloud architecture and developing resilient, future-ready software systems. This program combines the principles of software engineering and computer science with a practical, industry-oriented approach, providing you with the advanced skills needed to become a highly sought-after professional in a rapidly growing job market.
If you’re ready to turn your passion for technology into a successful career, contact H-FARM College! We’ll help you build the foundations for your future in cloud and software innovation.
Academics
The Program of the Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI
The program covers essential topics such as Cloud Security & Compliance and Serverless Architectures, preparing students to design secure and compliant systems while leveraging serverless models for simplified resource management. Students will also explore Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, learning how to automate infrastructure management and integrate it within hybrid cloud environments. Artificial intelligence will also be an integral part of the program, with practical applications showing how to integrate machine learning models and AI tools into cloud architectures to enhance security, efficiency, and the predictive capabilities of systems.
Through modules like Containerization with Docker & Kubernetes and API Management & Integration, students will develop practical skills in container management and API integration, core competencies for building modern cloud applications. The theme of scalability is explored through Scalability in Cloud Computing and Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies, providing the tools to ensure high performance and cost efficiency.
The program also includes advanced subjects such as Multi-Cloud Strategies for Enterprises and Cloud Automation & Orchestration, preparing students to manage and optimize multi-cloud solutions within complex business ecosystems. Finally, students will learn how to design and develop Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) applications, gaining a deeper understanding of the architectures that drive digital innovation and transformation.
If you are more drawn to data and AI, take a look at the Bachelor’s Degree in AI & Data Science, while the Master’s Degree in AI for Business Transformation lets you specialize after the bachelor.
If you want to discover how the Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI can help you build a solid career in computer science and software engineering, get in touch with H-FARM College! Our team will help you take the next step toward your future in cloud innovation.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI Curriculum
YEAR I:
BUILD YOUR FOUNDATIONS
CURRICULAR COURSES
One variable calculus – 10 ECTS
Business English – 10 ECTS
Programming – 10 ECTS
Linear algebra – 10 ECTS
Probability – 10 ECTS
Algorithms and Data Structures – 10 ECTS
YEAR II:
DEVELOP YOUR VERTICAL SKILLS
CURRICULAR COURSES
Multivariable calculus – 10 ECTS
Software Engineering – 10 ECTS
Databases – 10 ECTS
Software Design Patterns and Architecture – 10 ECTS
Software Development Methodologies – 10 ECTS
Software Testing and Quality Assurance – 10 ECTS
YEAR III:
GET READY FOR ANY POSSIBLE FUTURE
CURRICULAR COURSES
Software Security and Ethical Hacking – 10 ECTS
Big Data – 10 ECTS
Web and Mobile Application Development – 10 ECTS
Experiential Term (internship project, pre-acceleratore, dissertation) – 30 ECTS
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
This degree program provides the opportunity to acquire solid skills in software engineering, distributed systems architecture, and designing scalable cloud infrastructures.
DIRECT ACCESS TO THE JOB MARKET
This degree offers excellent career opportunities, thanks to the development of practical skills through real-world projects using leading cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
LONG TERM SUCCESS
Designing secure and resilient cloud solutions, meeting global business needs for scalability and reliability, is (and will continue to be) a top priority for organizations across all sectors.
Enhancing courses
Enhancing Courses are a series of extra-curricular courses that integrate the knowledge provided by their academic pathway with practical skills of broad application.
Students will learn to understand their skill profile, cultivate a personal learning agenda, and develop a set of knowledge and abilities useful for understanding the needs of businesses.
Startup mindset
We believe that the same skills and abilities that are essential for starting a startup, such as leadership, problem-solving, resilience, strategy, risk-taking, and continuous learning, are valuable in any career path.
Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, students gain insights, methodology, and tools that can help them succeed as entrepreneurs and in any other profession.
Our study programs are ideal for those seeking to develop a versatile and comprehensive skill set.
Faculty of H-FARM College
Our faculty brings together professionals with extensive international experience, academics, managers, startup founders, and consultants who bring real-world expertise and innovation into the classroom. Our partners are leading companies in their industries, and our alumni are innovators driving change within the organizations where they work.
To give students the best opportunities to connect with this community, H-FARM College has built a truly immersive 360-degree learning experience. Here, learning happens through constant interaction and knowledge sharing with guest speakers, industry experts, and thought leaders. Through group projects, case studies, challenges, hackathons, events, networking sessions, and inspirational talks, students gain a well-rounded and dynamic learning journey that blends theory, practice, and creativity.
Discover the professionals who teach and inspire our students every day by visiting the H-FARM College Faculty. Connecting with them means learning directly from innovators who shape the future of the digital world.
Cisco Academy
Thanks to the partnership with Cisco, students enrolled in our STEM programs have access to Cisco Academy’s training content as part of their academic journey. This opportunity allows them to earn prestigious Cisco certifications, enhancing their professional profile.
Admissions
You will find information about requirements, the selection process, and related timelines in the Admission Notice.
To apply for the Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI, you need:
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Candidates who are citizens of EU countries, the Schengen area, or non-EU countries and wish to apply for bachelor’s degree programs for the 2027/2028 academic year must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, the final year of secondary school in one of the countries within the three areas mentioned.
Applicants must hold, or obtain within the deadlines specified in the admission notice, an academic qualification suitable for admission to bachelor’s degree programs, in line with the entry requirements listed on the University of Chichester website. The academic qualification required for admission depends specifically on the country where the qualification was obtained.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess a language certification at an appropriate level to enroll. The accepted certifications are listed in the application announcement.
In some cases, it will be possible to access the course even without a certified English level. The accepted exemption cases are listed in the application announcement.
Each certification has particular characteristics, if you have doubts about which certification is most suitable for you, consult our Certification Guide.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
To demonstrate their mathematical skills, applicants are required to submit, at the time of application, a completion certificate for one of the following tests:
-TOLC-E
-TOLC-I
-SAT
-GMAT
If the applicant does not hold one of the certificates listed above, they will need to take the Math Assessment Test, administered online by H-FARM College during the application process.
Admission Process
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STEP 1 – Submit Your Online Application
EU or Schengen Area Countries:
You can apply to the course through the form available on this page. In the form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:
– your personal details;
– report card from the penultimate year of school completed;
– a motivational video in English – watch the video tutorial on how to create a motivational video;
– English language certificate (if already available);
– certificate of completion of a math-related test, if available (otherwise, the applicant will be required to take the Math Assessment Test administered online by H-FARM College – for more information, see the admission notice).
Non-EU Countries:
You can apply to the course through the form available on this page. Applicants from non-EU countries must pay a €50 application fee. If admitted to the course, this amount will be deducted from the pre-enrollment or enrollment fee.
In the same form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:
– your personal details;
– report card from the penultimate year of school completed;
– personal statement;
– letter of reference;
– certificate of completion of a math-related test, if available (otherwise, the applicant will be required to take the Math Assessment Test administered online by H-FARM College – for more information, see the admission notice).
STEP 2 – Interview
EU or Schengen Area Countries:
After submitting your online application, the Admissions Team will contact you to schedule your motivational interview, which will be conducted in English. Interviews will take place on the dates indicated in the admission notice. During the interview, in addition to motivation, your academic and extracurricular experiences will be evaluated, as well as your level of English. Moreover, if you have not submitted a certificate of completion for a math-related test, you will be required to take the Math Assessment Test online, administered by H-FARM College.
Non-EU Countries:
Applicants from non-EU countries who have completed the application correctly will be invited to an asynchronous admission interview. Afterwards, if you have not submitted a certificate of completion for a math-related test, you will be required to take the Math Assessment Test online, administered by H-FARM College.
STEP 3 – Application Outcome
After the interview, you will receive the outcome of your application via email.
STEP 4 – Pre-enrollment or Enrollment
EU or Schengen Area Countries:
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment or enrollment, depending on the case, as follows:
-by completing the pre-enrollment/enrollment form received via email;
-by paying the pre-enrollment/enrollment fee for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Non-EU Countries:
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment as follows:
-by completing the pre-enrollment form received via email;
-by paying the pre-enrollment fee for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Only after obtaining a visa will students be able to proceed with enrollment by completing the enrollment form received via email and paying the first installment for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Application timeline
Several application rounds are planned for the 2027/28 academic year.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
- Round
- Online application
- Interview
- Results
- Pre-enrolment
- Enrolment
- Early Decision Round
- 6 October – 30 November
- 9 and 10 December
- 14 December
- 23 December
- 1–31 July
- Round 1
- 1 December – 31 January
- 4 February
- 8 February
- 17 February
- 1–31 July
- Round 2
- 1 February – 31 March
- 5 April
- 7 April
- 21 April
- 1–31 July
- Round 3
- 1 April – 15 May
- 20 May
- 24 May
- 9 June
- 1–31 July
- Round 4
- 16 May – 30 June
- 5 July
- 7 July
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- 1–31 July
- Round 5
- 1 July – 31 July
- 4 August
- 6 August
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- 3–5 September
- Rolling
- 01 August – 5 October
- Rolling
- The day after the interview
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- Within 3 days of receiving the result and no later than 10 October
Non-EU countries:
- Round
- Online application
- Asynchronous video
- Results
- Pre-enrolment
- Enrolment*
- Early Decision Round
- 6 October – 30 November
- Within 7 days of receipt of the application
- Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
- Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
- 1–31 July
- Round 1
- 1 December – 31 January
- Within 7 days of receipt of the application
- Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
- Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
- 1–31 July
- Round 2
- 1 February – 31 March
- Within 7 days of receipt of the application
- Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
- Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
- 1–31 July
- Round 3
- 1 April – 15 May
- Within 7 days of receipt of the application
- Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
- Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
- 1–31 July
- Round 4
- 16 May – 30 June
- Within 7 days of receipt of the application
- Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
- Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
- 1–31 July
The application deadline for students from non-EU countries is 30 June 2027.
Deadline for submitting missing documents
Students may start the online application process even if they do not yet have their upper secondary school diploma (or equivalent) or their English language certificate. However, any missing documents must be submitted by the deadlines set out in the Call for Applications.
Academic qualification: 16 October 2027
English language certificate: 16 October 2027
Early admission for fourth-year students
Students currently in their fourth year of upper secondary school, and students enrolled in the penultimate year of a programme leading to a recognised international qualification that grants access to university, may apply early to this degree programme for the 2028/29 academic year. For more information, see the Call for Applications.
Credit recognition and admission to years after the first
Applicants who wish to enrol in the programme and have previously earned credits recognised must:
- successfully complete the admissions process for the programme, as set out in the relevant Call for Applications;
- apply for credit recognition following the procedure set out in this document.
For more information, visit this page or write to admission.college@h-farm.com.
Dual career: student-athlete
Skiing, tennis, golf, horse riding, sailing, motorsport: Champion’s Academic Journey is the programme for student-athletes who want to excel in both sport and academics, making the most of their athletic career without giving up the university experience.
The programme is open to national and international-level student-athletes, depending on the sport practised.
Global Talent Grant
Applicants from non-EU countries will have the opportunity to join the “Global Talent Grant” programme and apply for a tuition fee reduction through the application form.
Tuition & Financing
Fees and Payment Methods
Tuition for this Bachelor’s Degree for the 2027/28 academic year is as follows:
–EU or Schengen Area students: €13,400.00
If you apply during the Early Decision Round: €12,800.00
–Non-EU students: €18,700.00
Payment is made in 3 installments.
Late payment of tuition fees after the due date stated in the contract will incur progressive penalties: €100 from the 1st to the 10th day after the due date; €200 from the 11th to the 20th day after the due date; and €200 plus suspension of the student’s university career from the 21st day after the due date onward.
1st INSTALLMENT
EU or Schengen Area students:
Full Fee: €5,400 (€800 at pre-enrollment + €4,600 at enrollment)
Early Decision Round: €4,800 (€800 at pre-enrollment + €4,000 at enrollment)
Non-EU students:
€7,500 (€1,500 at pre-enrollment + €6,000 at enrollment)
2nd INSTALLMENT
EU or Schengen Area students:
€4,000 by January 15, 2028
Non-EU students:
€6,000 by January 15, 2028
3rd INSTALLMENT
EU or Schengen Area students:
€4,000 by May 15, 2028
Non-EU students:
€5,200 by May 15, 2028
Financing
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Experiential Term
During the second semester of the third year, students have the opportunity to put into practice the skills acquired throughout their course of study by choosing one of the following three options:
Internship project
An internship at a company or organization in Italy or abroad, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and on preparing the business project report and final pitch.
Pre-accelerator
Guided by experts from H-FARM’s Entrepreneurship & Startup Center, students can develop their startup project, which will form the basis of a business project report and a final pitch.
Dissertation
An academic thesis and individual research, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and writing techniques.
Career Perspectives
Career paths of the Software & Cloud Architecture degree
With a software engineering degree focused on software and cloud, you can take on some of the most in-demand roles across tech companies, software houses, startups and multinationals investing in cloud computing. Typical profiles include:
- Junior Software Developer
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- Junior DevOps Specialist
- Cloud Systems Administrator
- Full-Stack Developer
- Tech Startupper
Want to understand which path best fits your goals? Talk to our Admissions Team.
Job profiles
Junior Software Developer
Cloud Solutions Architect
Junior DevOps Specialist
Cloud Systems Administrator
Full Stack Developer
Tech Startupper
Job on Campus
At H-FARM College, students can take advantage of various “LEARNING ON THE JOB” opportunities to enhance their employability and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
At H-FARM College, students can take advantage of several Learning on the Job opportunities designed to enhance their employability and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. These Job on Campus positions offer real-world experiences that allow students to get involved, build valuable skills, and earn income while completing their degree.
One example is LUMINA, an agency structured like a real consulting firm, where H-FARM College professionals and faculty members act as mentors, guiding students through real business projects.
Another opportunity is FARMEDIA, the campus media agency that manages activities typical of the digital communication industry, providing a dynamic environment to experiment, collaborate, and grow professionally.
If you’d like to learn more about the Job on Campus experiences and how to become part of the H-FARM College community, get in touch with us: our team will help you discover the opportunity that best fits your ambitions!
FAQ
Is this a software engineering degree?
What is the Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Cloud Architecture with AI about?
It is a program designed to train highly technical professionals capable of designing, developing and managing scalable software systems and modern cloud infrastructures. You will study programming languages, distributed architectures, cloud-native systems and cutting-edge backend technologies, with a hands-on approach focused on real-world applications.
Do I need previous programming experience to enroll?
No, you don’t need prior programming experience, but your math and science knowledge will be assessed during the application process. The course starts from the basics and gradually takes you toward advanced skills in coding, DevOps, cloud engineering and software design. What really matters is your passion for computer science and your willingness to build complex solutions.
What will I study during the three years?
You will learn programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java and Go, work with cloud environments like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, and design APIs, microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and automated infrastructures, all with a strong focus on security, performance and scalability.
What career opportunities does this degree offer?
With a degree in Software & Cloud Architecture you can become a software developer, cloud engineer, backend specialist, DevOps engineer, solution architect or full-stack developer, roles in very high demand across tech companies, startups, software houses and multinationals investing in cloud computing.
Does this program also prepare students for technological innovation and entrepreneurship?
Yes. In addition to technical training, the H-FARM College environment fosters a builder’s mindset: you will work on real projects, collaborate with startups and be encouraged to innovate. If you want to create digital products, launch a tech company or lead a development team, this program gives you both the technical foundations and the right mindset.
How much does the Software & Cloud Architecture degree cost?
The tuition fee for the 2026/27 academic year is 12,800 euro for EU or Schengen students and 18,700 euro for non-EU students, payable in three installments, with dedicated financing options available.
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The test will be held in the College building at the H-FARM Campus, located at Via A. Olivetti 1, Roncade, 31056. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you have time to find the College building.
Upon arrival at the Campus, you will need to check in at our Welcome Center, which will direct you to the College building.
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Please note that the math test is an assessment of your skills and does not determine course admission. Candidates who do not pass the test may still begin the course and will be required to attend a supplementary math course.
