Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (B. Sc.)

• Applying for a degree course
  Students may only begin their degree in the winter semester. The following link provides specific information about the application process for admission to the degree programme.

• Registration dates
  Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system from May 2 to July 15.

• Admission requirements
  To gain admission to the programme, applicants need one of the following qualifications for university entrance:

  • Abitur (European Baccalaureate, A-Levels, High School Diploma)
  • Fachhochschulreife (Vocational Baccalaureate)
  • Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (Specialised A-Level)

• Admission requirements for international students
  If you wish to study at a German University, you need a so-called Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB), or higher education entrance qualification. This is a secondary school-leaving certificate that corresponds to the German Abitur and entitles you to study.
  Students from abroad must apply for admission from the university of their choice. For your application to a Bachelor's degree you need:
  • a school-leaving certificate (also known as "university entrance qualification", e.g. High School Diploma, Matura, A-Levels, Bachillerato, Atestat, baccalauréat)
    or
  • proof that you have passed the university entrance examination (if required in your home country)
     

Graduates with a Computer Science or AI degree are sought wherever information is stored, processed and transmitted - nowadays in all industries, enterprises, and organizations.

The career prospects on the job market are correspondingly good. IT all-rounders are just as much in demand as AI specialists.

Graduates are primarily prepared for specialist and managerial tasks in the following areas: Software development, AI development, Data Science applications, Cloud development, IT project management, IT consulting, training.

All modules in this program are taught in English.

No formal proof of proficiency in English or German is required for admission to the degree program. However, in order to be able to follow the courses reasonably, we strongly recommend English language skills at level B2 or higher (according to CEFR). Since German is the official language in Germany, the more proficient you are in German, the easier will be your transition from your home country into the German university system and everyday life. Furthermore, German skills will greatly increase your chances in getting a student job and/or an internship at a German company. You may start with little or no German language proficiency, but you should gain at least level B1 during your studies. A variety of German courses are offered by THI's Language Center to help you learn German quickly and well.

The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.

In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!).

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.

• No general tuition fees - Student’s union contribution per semester only. 

General information on scholarship:

• Financing your study programme might be a big challenge for you. On our homepage you find different opportunities of financing your academic studies at our university.

  Financial assistance

  Please note that financial aid programmes are mostly not open to foreign students. For scholarships for students from abroad you may have a look here:

  https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/12359-finding-scholarships/
  Public funding (BAföG) is only available to Germans and to EU citizens if they have spent a considerable part of their education in Germany. The university awards a scholarship called Deutschlandstipendium once a year which cannot fully cover living expenses. Additionally we have limited funds and support some international students for a maximum of one semester. Please do not actively approach the International Office on scholarships, once a year a call for application automatically reaches all international students.