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Computer Science

Informatik
The Faculty of Computer Science is one of the most traditional and at the same time most modern Computer Science faculties in Germany. Computer Scientists have been trained in Furtwangen for over 45 years.

Facts about the faculty

UniversityFurtwangen University computer science, technology, economics, media, health
Programmes1 programme · 1 bachelor's
Language of programmesGerman C1 — 1 programme
Applicationbachelor's until 15.07
CityFurtwangen im Schwarzwald
Websitehttps://www.hs-furtwangen.de/fakultaeten/informatik/

What the faculty's programmes require

The university-wide requirements are complemented by the faculty's own — they are missed most often, because the university page does not list them.

German C1 before applying

For 1 German-taught programme: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.

About the faculty

The Faculty of Computer Science is one of the most traditional and at the same time most modern Computer Science faculties in Germany. Computer Scientists have been trained in Furtwangen for almost 50 years. Computer Science at HFU has an outstanding reputation in the IT field confirmed by our excellent RANKINGS in the Wirtschaftswoche business journal. In the prestigious CHE RANKING our Faculty once again gained top evaluations in the 2018 rankings (Zeit Studienführer 18/19). In short: "You study Computer Science in Furtwangen!"

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Digital technologies play an increasingly important role in the workplace and in society. Cloud computing, smart home, the internet of things, security from hacking attacks and product management – these and more are themes which are dealt with in the Computer Science programme.

IT specialists are experts in the workplace. We will prepare you for the digital future! And the salary prospects are excellent, too.

Focus on professional knowledge

A modern curriculum, strong support from professors, reasonable class sizes and close cooperation with our industry partners are the success factors for your degree. You will be working in modern labs with excellent equipment and an up-to-date IT infrastructure. Innovative R&D projects offered by the Faculty in the areas of Cloud Computing, IT security or socio-informatics allow you to gain insights into future-oriented topics early on.

Programmes of the faculty

Questions about admission to the faculty

In which language are the programmes taught?
German C1 — 1 programme.
When do I need to apply?
Bachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
Do I apply to the faculty or to a programme?
To a programme: requirements, language and deadline are set per programme, and the faculty's admission committee assesses the application.

Will you get in with your grades at this faculty?

We will convert your certificate to the German scale and compare it with the committee's requirements, including subject requirements.

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