BSc Informatik (Computer Science) at Paderborn University

Bachelor's programme in computer science covering applications such as big data, artificial intelligence and IT security, with theoretical foundations and practical elements such as a software engineering lab and cooperation with research institutes and regional companies. Compulsory courses are taught in German; some final-year courses are available in English.

Faculty: Computer science and mathematics  |  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

Six semesters in two stages: the basic studies (semesters 1-4) cover software engineering, models and algorithms, technical computer science, information systems, computer science in context and mathematics (analysis, linear algebra, stochastics); in the final year students choose four advanced courses from different areas.

Career pathways

Typical fields are software development, data science and AI, IT security, software for hardware, computer and network administration, web development, IT support and consulting, and hardware and software sales.

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