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Computer science

Fast facts

Faculty
Computer science
Academic degree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Standard program duration
6 semesters
Social contribution
299,40 €
Language of instruction
German
Admission
NC
Start of studies
Winter semester
Application EU citizen
Winter semester: mid-May to 15.7.
Application non-EU citizen
Winter semester: mid-April to 15.6.

What is it about?

IT is increasingly shaping our daily lives in almost all areas, such as mobility, communication, health, work, leisure and private life. Our modern world is increasingly digitally networked.

Just as coal and steel revolutionized the world 150 years ago, the development of computers and information processing is rapidly changing our professional lives, our everyday lives and the way we live together. As a computer scientist, you can play a major role in shaping this change.

Profile of the study program

Computer science deals with questions such as

How can IT systems be used to make people's everyday lives easier?
How can technical systems (e.g. vehicles) be operated in a more resource-efficient way with the help of IT systems?
How can IT systems be designed to be user-friendly, secure and reliable?

From artificial intelligence to robotics

The six-semester Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science includes the basic subjects of introduction to computer science, programming, database, operating systems, computer structures and networks, software engineering and web technologies, mathematics, business administration, English, IT law as well as presentation and communication techniques.
communication techniques. In this way, you will acquire the necessary specialist knowledge in parallel and supplement this with key skills and non-specialist fundamentals that are important for your future career.

Set priorities

In the third semester, you decide whether to specialize in Practical Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Data Science.

In practical computer science, the focus is on pure software systems, i.e. you deal with media informatics, artificial intelligence and software technology, among other things.

In Computer Engineering, you will also qualify for development activities in areas such as mobility, communication, the Internet of Things, automation technology or robotics, in which special hardware is used.

In the Data Science specialization, you will deepen your knowledge in the areas of visualization and interaction, data science methods, software systems, networked systems and computer science for data science.

Gain practical experience

Through exercises, internships, project work and, in particular, the Bachelor's thesis
you will learn to work independently on practical computer science tasks using scientific methods.

Bachelor of Science, which is in demand in many industries

After successfully completing the program, you will receive a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree.

Students report on the study program

Specializations in the study program

Course of studies - Practical Computer Science

Course of studies - Computer Engineering

Course of studies - Data Science

Why study at Fachhochschule Dortmund?

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Who is it for?

Desirable subject-specific and interdisciplinary knowledge

Prospects after graduation

Stay abroad possible during your studies

What do I need?

1. qualification / certificates and degrees

2. registration via Hochschulstart...

3. apply now!

Who can help me?

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the study program and Fachhochschule Dortmund.

1st semester	Introduction to Computer Science	Theoretical Computer Science	Mathematics for Computer Science	Computer structures and operating systems	Extracurricular Basics: Business Administration
2nd semester	Introduction to computer science	Programming course	Mathematics for Computer Science	Computer structures and operating systems	Extracurricular Basics: English
3rd semester		Programming course	Mathematics for computer science	Software Systems	Software Systems
4th semester	Networked Systems	Compulsory elective module	Artificial Intelligence	Software Systems	Software Systems
5th semester	Bachelor's seminar	2 x compulsory elective module	Human Computer Interaction	Project work	Extracurricular Basics
6th semester	Bachelor's seminar	Compulsory elective module	Thesis & colloquium	Project work

1st semester	Introduction to computer science	Computer structures and operating systems	Theoretical Computer Science	Mathematics for Computer Science	Extracurricular Basics: Business Administration
2nd semester	Introduction to computer science	Computer structures and operating systems	TI programming course	Mathematics for Computer Science	Extracurricular Basics: English
3rd semester	Physical and electrical engineering fundamentals	Software systems	TI programming course	Mathematics for Computer Science
4th semester	Network-based systems and applications	Software systems	Technical systems	Compulsory elective module
5th semester	Bachelor's seminar	Project work	Compulsory elective module	Compulsory elective module	Extracurricular Fundamentals
6th semester	Bachelor's seminar	Project work	Compulsory elective module	Thesis & colloquium

1st semester	Introduction to Computer Science	Theoretical computer science	Mathematics for Computer Science	Computer structures and operating systems	Extracurricular basics: Business administration
2nd semester	Introduction to computer science	Programming course	Mathematics for Computer Science	Computer structures and operating systems	Extracurricular basics: English
3rd semester	Visualization and interaction	Programming course	Mathematics for Computer Science	Software systems
4th semester	Data Science Methods	Networked Systems	Bachelor Seminar	Software Systems	Extracurricular basics	Project work
5th semester	Data Science Methods	Compulsory elective module	Bachelor Seminar	Compulsory elective module	Extracurricular basics	Project work
6th semester	Thesis & colloquium	Networked systems	Compulsory elective module	Compulsory elective module