Computer Science (BSc)
Universitat des Saarlandes · Saarbrücken, Germany
- Level
- Bachelor's
- Award
- Bachelor of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 6 semesters
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Saarbrücken
- Apply by
- <p>One final deadline on 15 July for the following winter semester and additional early submission deadlines: <a href="https://saarland-informatics-campus.de/en/computerscience-course/faq/">https://saarland-informatics-campus.de/en/computerscience-course/faq/</a></p>
- Starts
- Winter semester
Universitat des Saarlandes does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for bachelor's programmes is €0 a year for international students.
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry requirements
- Admission Requirements This is a competitive programme with a limited number of seats. To be considered for admission you must provide a University Entrance Qualification (UEQ) and choose one of three application tracks listed and detailed below. The University Entrance Qualification The central component of your application is a University Entrance Qualification enabling for direct access to study programmes at German universities (UEQ). Without a UEQ, it is legally impossible to enrol. What constitutes a UEQ depends on various aspects. We cannot assess whether your documents constitute a UEQ before you apply. We can only check your application documents after you submit your complete application. Application Tracks In addition to the UEQ, you need to provide additional qualifications. Depending on your ability to prove these additional qualifications you can choose one of the following three tracks: Provide documentation of having successfully participated in a science/informatics/mathematics Olympiad, and results from an English test. Provide the results of an aptitude test and an English test. Participate in an on-site interview. Note that you cannot apply for multiple tracks.
- English language requirement
- B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 5.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL Essentials: 8 Reading: 8 Listening: 8 Speaking: 8 Writing: 8 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First PTE Academic: 59
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- One final deadline on 15 July for the following winter semester and additional early submission deadlines: https://saarland-informatics-campus.de/en/computerscience-course/faq/
- Apply through
- Please check this website .
About this programme
Studying computer science (CS) here means you will be at the forefront of innovation and the most recent developments in this fast-paced and exciting field. You will gain the foundational knowledge needed to master the computing systems of today and tomorrow. You will make a contribution towards major advances in areas such as the Internet of things, trustworthy software, or artificial intelligence, etc., with a far-reaching impact on our world, both now and in the future. The initial two years of the programme cover a comprehensive syllabus, ensuring that you will acquire in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of computer science. Depending on your interests, you can then specialise by selecting from a vast range of core and advanced courses taught by our world-class faculty. Students are free to choose courses according to their preferences. There is no fixed timetable for courses. Part-time studies are possible. Basic courses: Maths 1 (Calculus) Maths 2 (Linear Algebra) Maths 3 (Multivariate Calculus & Probability Theory) Programming 1 (Functional Programming) Programming 2 (Imperative Programming) System Architecture Theoretical Computer Science Algorithms and Data Structures Software Lab Elements of Machine Learning Big Data Engineering Concurrent Programming Core courses: Operating Systems Computer Graphics Database Systems Embedded Systems Information Retrieval and Data Mining Artificial Intelligence Computer Architecture Security Software Engineering Com
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