Computer Science
(Bachelor of Science)

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Course type

Undergraduate studies (1 Subject bachelor)

Standard Course Duration

6 semesters

Part-time option

Part-time study is optional.

Course Start

Winter semester

Language of Instruction

German

Language Requirements

German HZB: none
International application: German C1
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Admission

Restricted admission

International

Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.

Short Description

Computer Science involves information and automatic information processing. It is a fundamental science deeply rooted in mathematics, physics and electrical engineering. In this Bachelor’s degree programme, students learn the theoretical and practical basics of Computer Science. You can also choose a subsidiary subject. Students gain a solid grounding in the foundations of software and hardware. Programming is just one element of the Computer Science degree programme. Relevance to practice plays an important role throughout the programme. Building on sound basic knowledge, students may specialise in a wide range of subjects related to Computer Science, such as internet technologies, information systems, simulation and computer architecture.

Further information for students on the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (German language only)

Course Content

Computational health informatics
Databases and information systems
Data science and digital libraries
Digital education and didactics of computer science
IT security and human-computer interaction
Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing
Management of scientific data
Reliable and scalable software systems
Software engineering and human-computer interaction
System and computer architecture
Theoretical computer science
Visual analytics and knowledge-based systems

Course Structure

In the course of the first three semesters, students mainly learn the fundamental principles, concepts and methods of computer science, as well as the necessary basic knowledge of mathematics and electrical engineering. In addition to purely technical knowledge, the software project also trains the ability to work in a team. In the further course of the programme, students can specialise to suit their individual interests. Students can choose from a large number computer science subjects:

Operating Systems
Computational Health Informatics
Data Science
Database Systems
Electronic Design Automation
Human-Centered Computing
Information Retrieval
Internet Technologies
IT Security
Artificial Intelligence
Man-Computer Interaction
Natural Language Processing
Logical Design of Digital Systems
Computer Architecture
Scientific Data Management and Knowledge Graphs
Simulation
Software Engineering
Game Development
Theoretical Computer Science
and Distributed Systems.

Students may additionally take a subsidiary subject (e.g. Business Administration, Cartography and Remote Sensing, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, to name just a few) that establish a connection to later employment. Leibniz Universität Hannover’s lecture programme (Studium Generale) also enables students to touch on other university disciplines beyond their chosen subject. The Bachelor’s degree programme ends upon completion of the Bachelor’s thesis in the sixth semester.

Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Grundlagen der Informatik	Programmieren 1 (5 LP) Grundlagen digitaler Systeme (5 LP) Datenstrukturen und Algorithmen (5 LP)	Programmieren 2 (5 LP) Grundlagen der Rechnerarchitektur (5 LP) Logik und formale Systeme (5 LP)	Grundlagen der Theoretischen Informatik (5 LP) Hardware-Praktikum (5 LP) Grundlagen der Software-Technik (5 LP) Grundlagen der Betriebssysteme (5 LP) Grundlagen der Mensch-Computer-Interaktion (5 LP) Grundlagen der IT-Sicherheit (5 LP)	Komplexität von Algorithmen (5 LP) Programmiersprachen und Übersetzer (5 LP) Grundlagen der Datenbanksysteme (5 LP) Rechnernetze (5 LP) Proseminar (3 LP)	Software-Projekt (8 LP) Grundlagen der Verteilten Systeme (5 LP) Grundlagen der Data Science (5 LP)
Mathematik	Mathematik 1: Lineare Algebra (10 LP)	Mathematik 2: Analysis (10 LP) Diskrete Strukturen (5 LP)
Informatik Vertiefung				Wahlpflichtmodul Informatik-Vertiefung (5 LP)	Wahlpflichtmodul Informatik-Vertiefung (5 LP)	2 Wahlpflichtmodule Informatik Vertiefung (je 5 LP)
Nebenfach und Studium Generale	Wahl(pflicht)modul (5 LP)		Wahl(pflicht)modul (5 LP)		Wahl(pflicht)modul (5 LP)	Wahl(pflicht)modul (5 LP)
Bachelorarbeit						Bachelorarbeit inkl. Kolloquium

To the module catalogue (German langage only)

Recommended Abilities

An interest in mathematics
A technical flair
Ability to think logically

Career Opportunities

Computer scientists are specialised in the acquisition, processing and presentation of information, making them sought-after experts throughout the world. As such, their areas of deployment are diverse, ranging from the development of all kinds of software systems to the administration of computer systems and networks, IT consultancy and sales. In practice, the job titles of computer science professionals are varied, including software developer, software engineer, system or applications programmer, database and web developer, network administrator and IT consultant.

Possible Further Degree Programmes

Under certain conditions, admission to the following Master''s programme is also possible. More detailed information can be found in the respective admission regulations. If you have any questions, please contact the course advice of the desired Master''s programme:

Mechatronics and Robotics (Master of Science)

Admission requirements and application

Admission Requirements

The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:

Admission and special language Regulations Degree Programme Computer Science

Application Deadlines

1 June – 15 July of the year for the winter semester

First-year students (application for the 1st semester) can only apply for the winter semester.
Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application for a higher semester) can also apply for the summer semester (1 December - 15 January).
Requirements for applications from non-EU countries:
- VPD from uni-assist OR a passed assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) of a preparatory foundation course (Studienkolleg)
- Applications for the Studienkolleg must be submitted by 15 July.

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