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

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

The B.Sc. Computer Science programme teaches students the principles and mathematical underpinnings of this key science. The aims of this programme include equipping students with the necessary tools to work as software developers, while conveying the scientific underpinnings and enabling them 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.

Building on this bachelor's programme, the University of Passau offers several master's programmes to which you can apply depending on your interests and qualifications. There you will deepen the knowledge you have already acquired and have the opportunity to specialise, first and foremost in one of the University's focus areas – sustainability and artificial intelligence.

For details, please consult the Academic Advice Service'sinfosheet [German content].

Computer scientists are employed in a wide and growing range of fields as technologies continue to develop, occupying challenging positions in various different business areas, such as the industrial sector, commerce, insurance, the service sector, consultancies, public administration and in scientific research. One possible career path is in software or hardware development at a high-technology company. One of the special characteristics of this line of work is that most projects are completed in interdisciplinary teams. Upon completion of this bachelor's programme you may continue along the academic career path by studying for a master's degree and subsequently your doctorate.

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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