Computer Science

Computer Science with 4 possible areas of specialisation and Study Plus

Have you ever taught a robot how to do Tai Chi? Or crashed or cracked passwords for a smartphone as a white hat hacker to make the systems safer? Well, you'll learn that and lots more! Whether you are planning a career in software development, in IT system security or in the control of autonomous robots - with a computer science degree you will have the best possible preparation for the digital future.

The focus of your computer science degree is on software engineering, programming, mathematics, algorithms and data structures, databanks, autonomous systems, operating systems and software quality. The Bachelor in Computer Science programme in Furtwangen is a Internal link opens in the same window:50-year success story. What makes this programme stand out from the crowd is its innovative programme structure with four areas of specialisation.

Study computer science with a specialisation

The computer science programme is divided into foundation studies and advanced studies. During your foundation studies you will get to know our four areas of specialisations. Afterwards, you choose your major and benefit from a bachelor's degree with a particular focus.

• Internal link opens in the same window:Artificial Intelligence (from SS 2023)
• Internal link opens in the same window:Networks and IT Security specialisation
• Internal link opens in the same window:Robotics and Autonomous Systems specialisation
• Internal link opens in the same window:Software Engineering specialisation

A Computer Science degree with various options

• Part-time study
  A Computer Science degree can also be taken part-time. Internal link opens in the same window:Find out more here.

• Study Plus: Combine vocational training with a degree
  With the "Study Plus Computer Science" study model you gain 2 qualifications in 1:  Internal link opens in the same window:Find out more about Study Plus Computer Science.

• Trainee programme for students
  Study and work in a company. That's possible at HFU! Find out more here about our Internal link opens in the same window:Cooperative Trainee Programme.

• Bilingual degree
  Take your degree in English. Contact your dean of studies to find out more about the bilingual degree.