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Overview

The applied computer science degree teaches informatics knowledge from many different areas of application. In addition to the thematic diversity, a strong practical orientation is also characteristic. The aim of the degree is to teach the knowledge required to solve complex and extensive computer science problems. Computer science in Bochum offers two main areas of specialisation:

• media and communications computer science
• industrial and management computer science

• Start: Winter semester only
• Application: Restricted.
• Taught in: German

Details

Computer science is hidden everywhere

Computer science is everywhere: like no other science, it permeates almost every aspect of our lives. Also, and especially where nobody sees it - hidden in smart phones, household appliances, robot controllers, or cars - it controls, regulates, measures, and warns you. Computer science enables ever-smaller products, ever faster processes. At the same time, the computer science problems to be solved are becoming increasingly complex and extensive. Consequently, special knowledge from many different scientific disciplines is required. With its twenty faculties, the Ruhr-Universität Bochum offers ideal conditions for teaching students this poly-disciplinary knowledge to solve such complex computer science problems.

Programming languages, hardware, analysis

Alongside the theoretical foundations of computer science and mathematics, the degree in applied computer science offers a broad education in the application areas of computer science. The aim of the degree is to provide a basis by teaching structural thinking and the skills required to acquire knowledge. To this end, sound basic knowledge of computer science and mathematics is acquired in the first semesters. This includes learning different programming languages and studying hardware-related topics, dealing with data structures and the analysis of algorithms. Economic aspects are also on the time table. The concepts taught are illustrated and explained in depth on the basis of current applications and examples.

The subjects in detail

• Computer science
  subjects that concern the function and use of digital computers and especially deal with the design and the programming of computers with modern methods of software engineering
• Information technology
  subjects that teach the system-theoretical methods for the analysis and design of information processing systems
• Basic subjects
  treatment of important knowledge from the fields of mathematics
• Business administration
  subjects that give an overview of selected business issues and their solutions
• Advanced studies
  subjects that teach application-specific knowledge in two or three of the following main areas of specialisation: electrical engineering and information technology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, neuroinformatics and computational linguistics
• Optional subjects and practical subjects
  teaching of “soft skills” such as project management, patent law, technical English and presentation skills as an option

Application

General requirement: You need at least a high school degree to study this programme. For admission and successful studies a high standard of German language skills is required.

This programme is restricted, application at the University online portal.

• Please use the online application.
• International Students: Please read the application informationen of our International Office.

• Online admission times: Winter semester: from june up to july 15th.
• General admission information

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