Bachelor of Computer Science in Germany in Germany
Bachelor's 3 years (6 semesters) IT and Computing
The Bachelor of Computer Science is the standard first degree for students heading into software, systems and IT careers, building from mathematics and programming fundamentals into algorithms, databases and software engineering. Germany is a natural choice for the subject: several of its technical universities are internationally renowned for engineering and computing, and graduates benefit from close ties to the country’s technology and manufacturing industries.
What’s covered
- Programming fundamentals and software engineering practice
- Mathematics for computing, including discrete mathematics and linear algebra
- Algorithms, data structures and computer architecture
- Databases, networks and operating systems
- Electives such as artificial intelligence, robotics or embedded systems
- Project work, often in collaboration with industry partners
Entry requirements
- Recognised secondary-school qualification, checked via uni-assist for many international applicants
- Strong mathematics background is typically expected, and some universities set subject-specific entry tests
- German-taught bachelor’s programmes require TestDaF or DSH; a smaller number of English-taught options require IELTS or TOEFL
- Most public universities charge no general tuition fee, though Baden-Württemberg (home to KIT) charges non-EU students a fee of roughly €1,500 per semester
Where you can study this in Germany
Technical University of Berlin
Berlin
Computer science sits alongside strong engineering and architecture programmes, with close links to Berlin's technology sector.
RWTH Aachen University
Part of a broad engineering offering spanning mechanical, electrical and computer engineering, backed by extensive research institutes.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Computer engineering builds on KIT's combined teaching-and-research model, with strong links to Germany's technology industry.
Technical University of Munich
Munich
Consistently ranked among the top technical universities in continental Europe, with strong industry connections and modern facilities.
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