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Department of Computer and Information Science

Fachbereich Informatik und Informationswissenschaft

Our research groups work primarily in the area of methods and systems of visualisation, analysis, exploration and processing of large amounts of data, a joint research profile that is specific to the department and unique in its form.  Our study programmes have been designed to enable you to study computer and information science at the highest level. During your studies, you will benefit from the department’s outstanding student-teacher-ratio as well as the many attractions that the Lake Constance region has to offer. As a Department of Computer and Information Science graduate, you have excellent career prospects both in Germany and abroad.

Facts about the faculty

UniversityUniversity of Konstanz
Programmes1 programme · 1 bachelor's
Language of programmesGerman C1 — 1 programme
Applicationbachelor's until 15.09
CityKonstanz
Websitehttps://www.informatik.uni-konstanz.de/

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

Study

Our department offers excellent study conditions in a wonderful location. No matter whether you study at bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, with us you will always study computer and information science at the highest level. You will benefit from the department’s excellent student-teacher-ratio and the beautiful scenery of Lake Constance. As a Department of Computer and Information Science graduate, you have fantastic career prospects both in Germany and abroad. While studying towards your degree, you can choose to specialise in the following areas: data mining, big data, data science, digital libraries, interactive systems, network science, sport informatics, systems, visual computing or computational life science. All of our study programmes also include interdisciplinary elements to help you gain as broad an understanding of the subject as possible.

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Research

The Department of Computer and Information Science maintains a well established research profile: “Explorative Analysis and Interactive Visualisation of Complex Models and Large Data Spaces”. This shared profile is reflected in the research of our working groups, who specialise in different application areas such as big data, cyber-physical systems, health, network science or software certification.

Our department plays a central role in the Cluster of Excellence “Centre of the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour”. The department participates in various interdisciplinary projects, e.g. with the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, politics and public administration, economics, linguistics, psychology, sociology, sport science, literature, art, media and history.

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 15.09. 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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