BSc Informatik (Computer Science) at University of Siegen

Bachelor of Science in computer science with early specialisation: broad foundations in programming, modelling and the mathematical, technical and theoretical basics, then depth in areas such as computer architecture, networks, software engineering, operating systems, databases or machine learning. Includes practical projects and three (hardware and software) practicals.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) full-time / 12 semesters (6 years) part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught; full-time or part-time (12 semesters)  |  Intake: winter and summer semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Semesters 1-2: mathematics I, discrete mathematics, algorithms and data structures, object orientation and functional programming, digital technology. Semesters 1-6: computer architectures, database systems, software engineering, operating systems and concurrent programming, computer networks, machine learning, further mathematics, formal languages and automata, computability and logic, programming and hardware practicals, seminar. Semesters 3-6: elective modules in a chosen specialisation area.

Career pathways

Software development, AI research, start-ups, the automotive industry and healthcare; many local mid-sized industrial firms ("hidden champions") offer jobs near the university.

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