Study in Computer Science & IT: All degree programmes in comparison + all info

Bachelor's and Master's degrees in computer science are among the most popular study programmes at German private universities. Corresponding study programmes are offered at numerous universities from Hamburg to Munich, both as classic attendance study and dual study or distance learning as well as part-time degree programmes.

Here I present all degree programmes in computer science and all universities of applied sciences with computer science degree programmes.

Private universities of applied sciences with computer science degree programmes

There are a number of private universities of applied sciences in Germany that offer computer science programmes leading to Bachelor's and Master's degrees. But which UAS is the best? Unfortunately, I can't give you a definite answer to that question, because whether a university of applied sciences is a good fit for you depends on a whole range of factors:-+

• Where is the university located? For many students, the location of the university is decisive for their choice of study programme. However, some private universities of applied sciences offer their computer science programmes at several locations, such as the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences.
• How expensive is the university? Tuition fees naturally play an important role in choosing the right university. Private universities are less expensive than many people think. In particular, distance learning courses and so-called hybrid courses, which combine online components with attendance phases, are comparatively inexpensive at private universities.
• How are the degree programmes structured? The structure of your desired degree programme should play an important role in your decision. Find out in detail about the individual modules and also the forms of examination in the degree programme. Ask for the module handbooks to get a detailed insight into the structure of the degree programme.

Here is a brief portrait of the most important private universities of applied sciences with computer science degree programmes:

Fresenius University of Applied Sciences: Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences in Germany. In the winter semester 2020/2021, a total of 14,910 students were enrolled at the university. The Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is located in Idstein, Hesse, and also has campuses in Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin and New York. The university mainly offers degree programmes in the fields of business and natural sciences. In the field of information technology, the university currently offers a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology at the Wiesbaden location and a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology.

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences: The Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (formerly MHMK, Hochschule für Medien und Kommunikation) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Stuttgart. The university was founded in 2006, and a total of 3,833 students were enrolled at the university in the winter semester 2019/2020. The university currently offers a Bachelor's degree in Digital Technologies & Coding in Munich, Stuttgart, Freiburg, Cologne, Hamburg and Leipzig.

IU International University of Applied Sciences: With over 100,000 enrolled students, IU is the largest university in Germany. The university is based in Erfurt, but IU offers its campus programmes in Erfurt, Berlin and Bad Honnef. In addition to the campus programmes in Business Administration & Management, among others, the university offers over 80 distance learning programmes as well as a large number of part-time and dual study programmes. Interesting study programmes in the Department of Computer Science: the Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and the online study programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences: The WBH is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Darmstadt/Hessen. The university was founded as a distance learning university in 1997. In the winter semester 2020/2021, a total of 5,429 students were enrolled at WBH. The university focuses on distance learning courses in the fields of technology, industrial engineering and computer science.

FHDW University of Applied Sciences: The FHDW is a state-recognised, private university of applied sciences based in Paderborn/North Rhine-Westphalia. The university was founded in 1993 as one of the first private universities in NRW and, in addition to Paderborn, operates further campuses in Bielefeld, Bergisch Gladbach, Mettmann and Marburg. In the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 2,209 students were enrolled at the university. In the Department of Computer Science, the university offers both dual and part-time Bachelor's degrees in Business Information Systems and Applied Computer Science.

Wedel University of Applied Sciences: Wedel University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences located in Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein. The university was founded in 1948, and in the winter semester 2020/2021 a total of 1,339 students were enrolled at the university. The university mainly offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the field of information sciences. In addition to a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, you can also study Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, for example.

Provadis School of International Management and Technology: The Provadis School of International Management and Technology is a state-recognised university of applied sciences located in Frankfurt am Main/Hesse. The university was founded in 2003 and now has around 1,097 students enrolled. In addition to a range of natural science courses, the university also offers a dual course of study in Computer Science and a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Management.

AKAD University of Applied Sciences: AKAD University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Stuttgart. The university was founded in 1959 and focuses on distance learning and certificate courses in the fields of technology, computer science and business administration. In the winter semester 2020/2021, a total of 5,532 students were enrolled at the university. In the Department of Computer Science, the university offers a range of distance learning courses, such as a B.Sc. in Computer Science and a B.Sc. in Data Science.

CODE University of Applied Sciences: The CODE University is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Berlin. The university was founded in 2017, and 512 students were enrolled in the winter semester 2020/2021. The university offers English-language Bachelor's degrees in the field of information sciences, such as a B.Sc. in Software Engineering.

XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences: The XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Potsdam. The university was founded in 2019 and now has around 135 students enrolled. XU describes itself as "Germany's first university for digitalisation". It currently offers 4 bachelor's degree programmes, such as the Bachelor's degree in Coding and Software Engineering and the Bachelor's degree in Data Science.