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Institut Informatik, Präsidium
Wissollstr. 19 45478 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Applied Computer Science
Computer science shapes the future !
Digital learning, smart watches, gaming, assistance systems in cars - none of these things work without computer science!
Here you will learn how software programming can solve real-world problems.
What you can expect
The Bachelor's degree program offers a sound basic education with a focus on practical application.
Over the course of your studies, you can specialize in one of four exciting areas: Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Smart Devices or System Engineering. These specializations and additional elective modules give you the freedom to shape your studies according to your interests and career goals.
During your studies, you will learn the art of problem solving using computer science methods, integrate the necessary resources for computer-aided solution strategies and acquire the ability to plan, manage and control software projects.
After graduation, the door to key positions in innovative companies will be wide open to you. With the application-oriented knowledge you have acquired during your studies, you will be ready to play an active role in shaping the IT landscape.
Your study content
You will receive practical basic training and learn everything you need to program software and plan, manage and control software projects.
- Programming, databases, software engineering
- Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Smart Devices, System Engineering
- Examination regulations, module handbook & study plan
What are you learning?
Everything here revolves around software that advances modern life. In addition to the basics of computer science, the interdisciplinary course offers four specialization options. These include artificial intelligence, driver assistance systems, smart objects and systems engineering, i.e. complex technical systems in large projects.
Your study program
Fundamentals of engineering mathematics
Physics and electrical engineering
Fundamentals of computer science and programming languages
Computer networks
Competence development
Higher mathematics
Data banks
Programming 2
Digital systems
English
Operating systems
Discrete mathematics
Measurement and control technology
Algorithms and data structure
Embedded systems
Elective module 6
Software engineering
Digital signal processing
Safety and reliability
Economy and law
Full Stack programming
Communication technology and communications engineering
Project management (computer science project)
Elective module 1
Elective module 2
Elective module 3
Practical semester and practical seminar
(cross-semester) (26 + 2 Credits)
Elective module 4
Elective module 5
Practical semester and practical seminar
(cross-semester) (26 + 2 Credits)
Bachelor thesis and colloquium
(12 + 2 Credits)
What you need to bring along
- Language level C1 is required and the language of instruction is German.
- General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
- Alternatively: entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a qualification recognized as equivalent in the course of professional qualification
- Admission-free
Application process
The application phase for the approval-free Bachelor’s degree programmes for the coming winter semester begins on 01. May 2025 and ends on 15. September 2025. Applications can only be submitted online via our application portal.
If you have any questions, please contact the application support team.