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BSc Computer Engineering at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor's programme combining computer science and electrical engineering, for students who do not want to choose between the two: algorithmic problem solving and working circuits are both central. It covers hardware and software.

Faculty: Electrical and mechanical engineering  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Two phases: the first four semesters are compulsory courses laying scientific foundations; in semesters five and six there are elective options for specialisation.

Career pathways

Computer engineers work in specialist and managerial positions in research and development, project planning and manufacturing, measurement and testing technology, service and sales, management, and education and training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife) or relevant subject-specific entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife); applicants with a professional qualification can also be admitted. Mandatory Erwartungscheck, to be submitted at enrolment. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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