Computer Science (Bachelor)

A broad foundation with plenty of creative freedom

The Bachelor's programme in Computer Science at TU Braunschweig provides theoretical and practical knowledge of all the fundamental areas of computer science. Our modern and future-oriented programme is also characterised by the fact that we have made artificial intelligence a compulsory subject in computer science as of 2025. In addition, you will of course learn all the mathematical fundamentals of computer science.

Key qualifications and interdisciplinary elective area

As a university degree encompasses more than just vocational training, we also offer you the opportunity to expand your horizons beyond computer science. In the key qualifications area, you can choose from a wide range of courses offered throughout the university to broaden your horizons. In the interdisciplinary elective area, you take modules from other subjects and thus get to know other subject areas. This allows you to build your own profile during your Bachelor's degree and become more attractive to the job market. The current range of modules in the respective areas can be found in the examination regulations.

We currently offer the following interdisciplinary elective areas:

• Advanced Industrial Management
• Business Administration
• Communication Networks
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Space Technology
• Signal Processing

Field of study: Medical Informatics

A special feature of TU Braunschweig is that you can choose a field of study as early as your Bachelor's degree. You can choose Medical Informatics by combining certain modules that you complete during your studies. This enables you to specialise in an area right from the outset, which you can then pursue in your Master's programme. This field of study can also be indicated on your bachelor's degree certificate if desired.

Practical relevance and research

Modern computer scientists work in agile teams. To prepare you for this, you will acquire important analytical and communication skills through internships and project work. TU Braunschweig's location in one of Europe's most research-intensive regions means you can gain practical experience working with the many research institutions and industrial companies based here. Use these contacts as a springboard for your career after graduation.

Studying together

You will not study computer science in Braunschweig alone. You will receive advice and support from both the Department of Computer Science and the Carl Friedrich Gauss Faculty and can take advantage of our services as needed.

Right at the beginning of your studies, you will be assigned a professor to mentor you. They will be available to answer any questions you have about your studies. The Computer Science Department organises orientation week in the first semester and is always available to address your concerns. It also represents student interests in university committees.

In addition, you can arrange confidential appointments with staff from the degree programme coordination office or the examination office.

Nowadays, both research and business operate on a global scale. People with international experience and foreign language skills are in high demand in both sectors. The Bachelor's programme in Computer Science offers a ‘foreign study corridor’ in the fifth semester. This means that there are no compulsory courses in the sample study plan for this semester, so you can spend this time flexibly studying abroad and integrating the courses you take there into your degree.

Studying abroad [in German only]

You can use the self-assessment of TU Braunschweig: Fit4TUis a computer-assisted questionnaire to assess your own expectations as well as the knowledge and skills needed for the degree programme.

Computer scientists are distinguished by their ability to think in logical-analytical and creative-constructive categories. If you enjoyed science and mathematics at school, you already have a solid foundation. While programming skills are helpful, they are not essential.

You should also be willing to work with other people and be interested in learning about other disciplines, since teamwork and collaboration with experts from a wide range of fields are common in professional life.

English skills are also becoming increasingly important, as international specialist literature is published almost exclusively in English. A lack of English skills should not prevent anyone from studying computer science; however, you should be prepared to improve your language skills during your studies if necessary, e.g. through courses offered by our TU Language Centre.

A bachelor's degree opens up academic opportunities. You can then go on to complete a master's degree and a doctorate, after which you can pursue a career in research and teaching.

As modern computer science is now integrated into all areas of life, there is a greater demand than ever for computer scientists in the economy. As a graduate of a Bachelor's programme in Computer Science at a university, you will have a broad academic education that goes beyond mere application. Consequently, your career opportunities will be more diverse than those of computer scientists with vocational training. Typical fields of application are

• the automotive industry,
• the energy sector,
• healthcare,
• administration and public institutions
• or IT consulting.