B.Sc. Computer Science

Bridge in front of the computer science and mathematics building

Students in front of the building for computer science and mathematics

Degree awarded	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Duration & credits	6 semesters; 180 ECTS credits
Starts in	April (summer semester) and October (winter semester)
Language of instruction	German

About the programme

Today, information technology permeates almost all areas of social and business life. Some of them even owe their existence to IT.

The Bachelor’s programme in Computer Science teaches students the principles and mathematical underpinnings of this key science. The aim of this programme is to give you the tools to work as software developers, while conveying the scientific underpinnings and enabling you to think in terms of abstract structures. You will learn to put problems of computer science into precise statements, arrive at solutions by creating suitable mathematical models and implement optimised solutions on computer systems.

Students who complete the Bachelor’s degree programme may go on to study for the Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Passau, where they can build on their acquired knowledge and specialise in a particular field.

Features

A major software engineering project carried out in a team setting over a whole semester
Individual guidance in small learning groups
Computer Science scored first place for research among Bavarian universities in the CHE research rankings
Integrated subject-specific English language training
A great student experience on one of Germany's loveliest university campuses

Computer scientists are engaged in a wide and growing range of fields, as technologies continue to develop. They occupy exciting positions in the public and private sectors, e.g. in industry, commerce, insurance, financial services, consultancies, and of course, at scientific research institutions.

One possible career path is in software or hardware development at a high-technology company, where projects are typically tackled in interdisciplinary teams.

Alternatively, having graduated from this programme, you may study for a Master’s degree and potentially work towards a career in academia.

The degree programme consists of the core module Computer Science and one elective module.

The Computer Science core module comprises:

Software Engineering and Programming
Databases and Information Systems
Algorithms
IT Security
Technical Principles of Computer Science
Computer Architecture and Computer Networks
Distributed Systems
Mathematical and theoretical foundations of computer science

You will choose one of the following electives:

Mathematics
Business Administration
Applied Foreign Languages
Psychology or another suitable course, with the approval of the Board of Examiners

Please consult the module catalogue [German content] for B.Sc. Computer Science modules offered in the current semester.

You will need German language skills at level C1 CEFR or higher to study this degree programme. If German was the language of instruction for your secondary school education or prior tertiary education, your academic certificates suffice as proof of your language skills. Otherwise, you will have to provide a recognised German language certificate along with your application for a place of study.

If you can provide recognised certificates for German language skills at level B2 CEFR at the time when you apply for a place of study, you may receive a conditional offer. In that case, you will be required to provide a recognised language certificate at level C1 CEFR by the time you enrol on the degree programme.

If you would like to learn German or advance your language skills, the University's Language Centre and its German Courses Passau division offer a variety of German language classes. However, if you would like to apply for a place of study on one of the University's German-taught degree programmes, you must meet the stated language requirements before you apply.

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