B.Sc. in Computer Science

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 210 (International Experience Track); 180 (Fast Track)
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years (International Experience Track); 6 semesters/3 years (Fast Track)
• Location: Berlin, Heidelberg, Leipzig, Munich, Stuttgart

Our B.Sc. Computer Science programme will teach you how to handle internet, cloud and mobile technologies. You learn how to implement, configure and modify application and multimedia systems and know how to develop and successfully implement user-centred digital products and services.

You deepen your knowledge of the major principles, methods and techniques of the most important programming paradigms and the associated programming and markup languages and you are able to conceptualise, implement and evaluate software solutions for applications and systems.

Thanks to the skill- and project-based approach, you also get to know agile methods and strengthen your communication and team-working skills in projects and your internship.

Thanks to your comprehensive education in the B.Sc. Computer Science programme and the high demand for computer science specialist, you will have a wide range of career opportunities after graduation.

Choose from the following career paths:

• System Developer (Software Developer)
• Application Developer (Software Developer)
• Application Administrator
• Application Consultant
• IT Service Manager
• IT Project Manager
• IT Consultant

In addition, your Bachelor of Science degree will give you access to numerous postgraduate and Master's degree programmes throughout Germany and beyond.

The Bachelor's programme in Computer Science teaches you all the essential basics of computer science in a practical way, from mathematics, programming and electronics to artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data security. Through labs and projects, you will gain valuable practical experience and work on innovative solutions.

You will learn to solve complex problems, work in teams and manage projects efficiently. Internships and research projects allow you to establish contacts with the industry during your studies.

We offer you the opportunity to complete your studies within 3 or 3.5 years and to tailor it according to your wishes and plans. In the Regular Track (7 semesters), you will complete a 6-month internship or semester abroad.

Semester 1

1. Fundamentals of Computer Science, 6 ECTS
2. Project Management, 6 ECTS
3. Mathematics I, 6 ECTS
4. Programming, 6 ECTS
5. Personal and Future Skills, 6 ECTS

Semester 2

1. Computer Networks, 6 ECTS
2. Programming Lab, 6 ECTS
3. Computer Security, 6 ECTS
4. Communication Competence, 6 ECTS
5. Software Engineering, 6 ECTS

Semester 3

1. Algorithms and Data Structures, 6 ECTS
2. Computer and Media Lab, 6 ECTS
3. Mathematics II, 6 ECTS
4. Databases, 6 ECTS
5. Operating Systems / Web Computing, 6 ECTS

Semester 4

1. Statistics, 6 ECTS
2. Cloud Computing, 6 ECTS
3. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, 6 ECTS
4. Imaging Technologies, 6 ECTS
5. Electronics for IoT, 6 ECTS

Semester 5

1. Embedded Systems, 6 ECTS
2. Data Visualisation, 6 ECTS
3. Advanced Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, 6 ECTS
4. Engineering Lab, 6 ECTS
5. Research and Development Methods, 6 ECTS

Semester 6

1. International Training Experience, 30 ECTS

Semester 7

1. Internship / Research Project, 18 ECTS
2. Bachelor’s Thesis, 12 ECTS

Semester 1

1. Fundamentals of Computer Science – 6 ECTS
2. Project Management – 6 ECTS
3. Mathematics I – 6 ECTS
4. Programming – 6 ECTS
5. Personal and Future Skills – 6 ECTS

Semester 2

1. Computer Networks – 6 ECTS
2. Programming Lab – 6 ECTS
3. Computer Security – 6 ECTS
4. Communication Competence – 6 ECTS
5. Software Engineering – 6 ECTS

Semester 3

1. Algorithms and Data Structures – 6 ECTS
2. Computer and Media Lab – 6 ECTS
3. Mathematics II – 6 ECTS
4. Databases – 6 ECTS
5. Operating Systems / Web Computing – 6 ECTS

Semester 4

1. Statistics – 6 ECTS
2. Cloud Computing – 6 ECTS
3. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning – 6 ECTS
4. Imaging Technologies – 6 ECTS
5. Electronics for IoT – 6 ECTS

Semester 5

1. Embedded Systems – 6 ECTS
2. Data Visualisation – 6 ECTS
3. Advanced Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning – 6 ECTS
4. Engineering Lab – 6 ECTS
5. Research and Development Methods – 6 ECTS

Semester 6

1. Internship / Research Project – 18 ECTS
2. Bachelor’s Thesis – 12 ECTS

To apply for the Bachelor's programme in Computer Science, you will need to provide

• General higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required