Computer Science
At a Glance
Academic degree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Type of Study
Full-time
Standard Duration of Study
7 semesters (incl. practical semester), 210 ECTS
Place of Study
Language of Instruction
German
Start of Studies
Winter semester (October 01)
Orientation semester also in the summer semester (March 15)
Admission Requirements
University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate, no admission restrictions (NC)
Costs
Semester Tuition ( including semester ticket)
Orientation Semester
Individual modules can be taken as part of an orientation semester
Semester Abroad
Available as a theory or practicum semester
Studying with a Industry Partner
Accreditation
Accredited by the Accreditation Council
Registration
from May 02 – September 30
Program Profile
The computer science program at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts specifically prepares you for the demands of the IT world. You’ll gain comprehensive technical knowledge that will open doors to various industries.
In addition to technical skills, we place great emphasis on developing your soft skills to help you grow as a person.
Prof. Volkhard Pfeiffer
Through hands-on projects with industry partners and international contacts, you’ll gain practical and intercultural experience early on. Students particularly appreciate the support they receive at the start of their studies, the high level of expertise among the faculty, the personal interaction, and how closely the course content is tied to real-world practice.
What We Value
Current Technologies
Given the rapid pace of global technological advancements in IT, particular emphasis is placed on keeping these technologies up to date. For example, artificial intelligence and IT security are central topics in computer science degree programs.
Freely selectable course content
In the sixth and seventh semesters, you can choose elective courses from a list of required electives. This allows you to tailor your focus to your strengths and interests.
Studying Abroad
At Coburg University of Applied Sciences, students have the opportunity to complete a study or practical semester abroad. To this end, Coburg University of Applied Sciences maintains relationships with foreign partner universities. Further information is available from the university’s Study Abroad service.
Plenty of support during the transition from high school to college
The transition from high school to college is a challenge for many first-year students, especially in the field of computer science. Students come with varying levels of prior knowledge and aptitude, which often makes getting started difficult. To ease this transition, the Bachelor’s program in Computer Science offers a wide range of support services. These include specially designed tutorials that are offered alongside various courses. These are designed to help you better understand the material and actively engage with the content. In addition, student mentors are available to assist with any questions related to your studies and provide valuable tips.
Another important component is digital learning tools, such as self-assessments with immediate feedback. These allow you to independently test your knowledge and deepen your understanding in a targeted way. In addition, we actively encourage the formation of study groups to foster collaboration and support peer learning. Through these comprehensive resources, we aim to make your transition into college as smooth as possible and provide you with a solid foundation for the rest of your academic journey.
Small study groups and a strong emphasis on practical work
The computer science program at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts is characterized in particular by smaller class sizes. In addition, many practical components (e.g., project work, internships, exercises) are integrated into the various courses, which also strongly promote personal development (e.g., soft skills).
Course content and procedure
Students spend approximately 20–25 hours per week in lectures, seminars, and lab sessions at the university. In addition, they must devote additional time to studying and independently reinforcing the material. Exams are spread out evenly over the entire duration of the program. This means you’ll always have a clear overview of your performance and academic progress.
1. + 2nd semester
The following courses are required during the first two semesters:
- Fundamentals of Computer Science, Information Systems, and Mathematics
- Core subjects in computer science, such as programming, web technologies, and computer architectures
3. + 4th semester
In the third and fourth semesters , the focus is on advanced technologies such as databases, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing
5th semester
The fifth semester is the internship semester, which is completed in the industry.
6. + 7th semester
Inthe sixth and seventh semesters , you are free to choose the majority of your coursework from a catalog of required electives. This allows you to tailor your focus to your strengths and interests.
Examples of optional course content
Subjects are offered in various fields of computer science, e.g:
Software techniques
This field focuses on the design and development of software and software-intensive systems. The range of subjects covers all innovative software technologies as well as techniques for designing software development processes.
These include:
- Web technologies
- Development of software for large complex systems
- Cryptography and IT security
Embedded Systems
Large computer systems consist of complex hardware and software. This specialization focuses on the optimal combination of hardware and software components.
Possible areas of application are
- Development of hardware and software, e.g. for the automotive industry (safety and driver assistance systems), hardware engineering
- Mobile computing such as programming mobile devices (cell phones, iPhone, wireless sensors)
Information Systems
This field focuses on modern information systems that support companies in their business processes. It requires both business management knowledge (e.g., cost and performance accounting, marketing, and sales) and computer science skills.
Examples of applications are
- Use of standard operating software
- IT management
- Production and logistics
Computer graphics and computer vision
Computer graphics involves the study and research of methods for the computer-aided generation of images. Computer vision focuses on extracting information (such as a 3D model of the environment) from images. This field covers fundamental algorithms and data structures in computer graphics and computer vision, and develops and researches solutions in the following areas:
- Modeling, processing and storing complex scenes
- interactive computer graphics
- Basics of machine vision
- Parallel processing on graphics cards
Visual Computing
Visual computing encompasses all fields in which images are digitally generated, analyzed, modified, and processed. The course content includes:
- Computer graphics
- Computer Vision
- artificial intelligence
- Human-machine interaction
Orientation Semester
"Computer Science" sounds exciting, but is it (still) too early to actually start studying it?
Take advantage of our orientation semester!
Your advantages:
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Individual timetable with modules from one or more degree programs
- Insights into content and working methods
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Examinations possible – collect first academic achievements
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Start your regular studies with a head start
During the winter semester, you can take the following courses (modules) in computer science:
- Fundamentals of computer science
- Computer architectures
- Programming 1: Computer Science
- English (GER B2) 1
You can find more information about the orientation semester here.
Practical Experience During College
PraxisPLUS
A degree program with in-depth practical training through the PraxisPLUS model or a dual degree program offers you the opportunity to gain more practical experience during your studies—without extending the duration of your degree program. This requires a contract for services with a company or institution. You can immediately apply what you learn in class to your work. You’ll be paid for your work at the company, which in turn makes it easier to finance your studies.
Jobs & Careers
Computer scientists have a wide range of opportunities in the IT world. They find exciting roles at hardware and software companies, as well as in industrial firms, banks, insurance companies, and government agencies.
Typical fields of activity are
- Software and hardware development
- System and application development in technical and commercial areas
- System analysis and IT organization
- Support for complex IT systems and networks
- IT consulting for the optimization of business processes
- Distribution of IT solutions
In the field of software engineering, for example, you’ll work on system analysis, web development, or IT system maintenance. In embedded systems, you’ll work in the automotive industry, medical technology, or the manufacturing industry.
Information Systems specialists combine business administration and computer science, for example in the planning and maintenance of enterprise information systems or in IT consulting. In computer graphics and computer vision, you’ll find roles such as software developer, software architect, data scientist, or algorithm developer.
Go get a master's degree!
After successfully completing their bachelor’s degree, high-achieving graduates have the opportunity to further their education by pursuing a master’s degree. To this end, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers, among other programs, master’s programs in Data Science, Electrical and Information Technology, and Development and Management in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering. These programs follow directly after the bachelor’s program.
You can also find an overview of which master’s programs you can pursue with your bachelor’s degree here.
Curriculum and Examination Regulations
The module plan shows how the courses are distributed over the seven-semester program. The module handbook provides an overview of the program’s content. The academic and examination regulations form the legal basis for the program. Questions regarding the program’s content can be directed to the academic advisor , Prof. Volkhard Pfeiffer.
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More InformationStudy Ambassador
My name is Bennet Ranft, and I’m a student ambassador for the Computer Science program. Since I’m a student at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, I can answer your questions directly. So if you’d like to know more about what the program actually entails or what life is like in Coburg, just send me an email at: bennet.ranft@stud.hs-coburg.de
