Informatics, Bachelor of Science

These are the requirements for the Bachelor's in Computer Science

With your Bachelor's in Computer Science, you can work as a software developer, IT consultant, or IT system administrator, for example.

You can be admitted to the dual study program at the IU International University if you have either a high school diploma (general university entrance qualification), a technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

In addition, you can study computer science without a high school diploma. For the dual study program without a high school diploma, you need a completed advanced training qualification, such as a Certified Business Administrator, or a master craftsman's certificate. Alternatively, you have completed a vocational training and subsequently worked full-time for at least 3 years after this training.

These are the study contents in the dual study program Computer Science

This Bachelor's degree at IU comprises approximately 36 modules that you will take and complete over the course of 6-7 semesters of standard study time. Each module is worth 5-10 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination performance such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will accumulate 180 credits from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical course progression plan for full-time studies in Computer Science looks as follows:

• 1st semester: Data Modeling and Database Systems, Mathematics Basics I, Introduction to Computer Science, Basics of Object-Oriented Programming with Java, Practical Reflection 1: IT & Technology, Practical Project: Introduction to Web Programming
• 2nd semester: Requirements Engineering, Introduction to Academic Work for IT and Technology, Introduction to Data Protection and IT Security, Data Structures and Java Class Library, Practical Reflection 2: IT & Technology, Practical Project: General Programming with C/C
• 3rd semester: Operating Systems, Computer Networks and Distributed Systems, Mathematics Basics II, Algorithms, Data Structures and Programming Languages, Quality Assurance in Software Processes, Practical Reflection 3: IT & Technology, Practical Project: Data Mart Creation in SQL
• 4th semester: Programming of Web Applications – web-based Operational Information Systems, Seminar: Current Topics of Digitalization, IT Service Management, Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematical Logic, Practical Reflection 4: IT & Technology, Practical Project: IT Service Management
• 5th semester: Elective Module A1, Elective Module A2, Elective Area B1, Elective Area B2, Practical Reflection 5: IT & Technology, Practical Project: Software Engineering
• 6th semester: Elective Module C1, Elective Module C2, Practical Reflection 6: IT & Technology, Practical Project: Agile Software Engineering, Bachelor Thesis

In the 4th semester, you choose one of the two specializations User Experience or Software Engineering.

How to find your practical partner in the dual study program

Upon request, you can complete a free application training with IU International University.

Choosing the right practical partner is crucial for a successful dual study program in Computer Science. With a network of over 15,000 practical partners nationwide, IU International University helps you find a suitable practical partner.

This is how you find your practical partner for the dual study program in Computer Science with IU:

1. You apply online via the IU website. With your application, you also submit documents such as a resume and your latest transcript.
2. You participate in an Online Info Session through the IU application portal. During the info session, the academic advising explains everything about the dual study program, admission, and finding a practical partner.
3. Upon request, you complete a free applicant training that prepares you for applications in potential companies.
4. Together with you, the academic advising searches for the right practical partner. The university either arranges a company from its extensive network for you or contacts your desired company.

Cities where the Computer Science program is offered

With over 35 campuses throughout Germany, IU International University is present nationwide for dual study programs in all disciplines.

The dual study program in Computer Science is currently offered by the university in more than 20 cities, such as Berlin, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, and Munich.

At the campus, you will attend lectures and seminars, for instance. In the lounge area, you can interact with your fellow students. Depending on the city, you can also use the canteens, cafeterias, and libraries of other universities – for example, at the Berlin location.

Studying Computer Science at the IU Virtual Campus

If there is no IU campus near you or if you prefer flexible and digital learning, you can also enroll at the so-called IU Virtual Campus.

At the Virtual Campus, you can attend your Computer Science classes, for example, through regular video conferences together with your classmates and professors.

Through the IU myCampus learning platform, you have access to study materials and the virtual library. Using the LearnApp by IU, you can, for instance, go through your materials digitally on a tablet.