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Computer Science - Bachelor's study program

Information for prospective students

Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Computer Science at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Computer Science right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

Do the expectation check now and discover whether the course meets your expectations!

Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Computer Science entails?

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Even with little or no prior computer science education at school, I can still study Computer Science.

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The Computer Science program does not require any prior knowledge of computer science (e.g., programming languages). But, if you bring any prior knowledge, that’s even better.

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In the Computer Science study program, you mainly work on tasks alone. Self-study is essentially based on individual work.

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From the start of the study program – where you typically work on tasks in groups of two or three students – it is important that you can collaborate with others as this is also an important skill for your future career.

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In Computer Science, it doesn't matter whether I can express myself well in German or English if I have a good command of programming languages.

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Even when documenting programs, it is important that you are able to communicate your ideas in a way that others can understand. Writing reports and giving presentations is an important part of both academic study and professional life. Good knowledge of English is also important, especially since most of the specialized literature is available only in English.

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During the early semesters, regularly scheduled homework imposes a strict timeline.

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Weekly homework, which you usually complete in small groups, ensures that you engage with the course material throughout the semester and deepen your understanding. This serves as an important and necessary preparation for the exams at the end of the semester.

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At the beginning of Computer Science studies at the University of Stuttgart, Java is the most important programming language.

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Correct! However, the underlying principles are far more important than the exact programming language. To teach these, we use Java as the foundation. Of course, you also gain hands-on experience in writing programs. Tip: Our student council offers a Java preparatory course at the end of September / beginning of October, which comes highly recommended.

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Although technology is changing rapidly, much of the content taught in Computer Science courses at universities remains the same for many years.

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The theoretical and methodological foundations of computer science – which are the focus of university education – change much more slowly than current technologies.

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When learning math, it helps me that Computer Science studies always have a practical application.

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Abstraction and formalization, which play a central role in university-level computer science, require much more familiarity with mathematical thinking than with knowledge of specific methods and their application. Especially in theoretical computer science, we are interested in many problems that are completely independent of any considerations of practical applications.

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Universities of Applied Sciences and dual universities offer a more practically-oriented education.

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A university degree is significantly more abstract in focus. This requires aptitude and a willingness to engage with tasks whose purpose is not immediately tied to practical applications. The abstraction and formalization skills acquired in this way enable you to consistently recognize the underlying principles of new technologies.

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If I study Computer Science, I will easily find a part-time job to finance my studies.

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The Department of Computer Science maintains close contacts with companies, providing our students with excellent career prospects. In principle, it is possible to have a part-time job during your studies – however, we recommend starting after you have passed the orientation exam. Especially in the early phase of your studies, you should allocate sufficient time for the intensive course content.

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The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My skills

To successfully study computer science, you should ideally have the following skills and interests:

Mathematical and analytical thinking skills – whether through good grades in math and physics or a love of logic puzzles: If you enjoy structured thinking and recognizing patterns, this is the right place for you.
Team spirit – the development of complex IT systems thrives on mutual exchange. Even during your studies, you will work closely with others and learn to find creative solutions as part of a team.
Confident English skills – lots of exciting content and specialist texts are in English. Those who have a solid foundation in this area can exploit the full potential of the program.

My interests

Do you identify with some of the following questions? Then studying computer science could be just right for you:

Do you feel pleased when you have uncovered the core of a problem through abstraction – that is, by leaving out the unimportant details?
Are you interested in not just solving a single, specific problem, but in developing a solution that works for a whole group of similar problems?
Do you find it exciting to discover hidden insights in large amounts of data (the proverbial “mountains of data”)?
Would you like to not only use artificial intelligence tools, but also understand them and help design them yourself?
Would you like to see mathematical proof of your system's security?

Computer Science - Bachelor's study program

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