Career prospects

As a graduate you will have a large variety of career opportunities in different sectors and areas of businesses, administration and public institutions, for example as

• Software developer
• Project manager
• (IT-) consultant
• Data scientist
• Web developer

You can find out more about career entry in the interview series #dreamjob - Starting a career. Alumni of the University of Konstanz report on their very personal career entry.

Graduate studies

To qualify further the University of Konstanz offers the Master’s Programme Computer and Information Science.

Start of study

Winter semester | Summer semester

Study structure

You can find an exemplary structure of the study programme in this table.

Individual start of studies
To make it easier for you to get off to a good start of studies, the "individual starting phase" may be the right thing for you. As a participant you will not have to attend as many regular courses during the first three semesters, but can go to supporting courses in mathematics or programming instead. Please note that the consequence of selecting the individual starting phase will extend Your BSc by a semester.

These documents will support you in planning your studies:

• Module guide
• Examination regulation

At the University of Konstanz, you have a broad range of opportunities and training options that complement your study programme, for example orientation programmes to support new students, learning guidance, language courses, a data and information literacy programme as well as options promoting career-oriented skills and social commitment.

• GoMINt – orientation programme in STEM subjects
• Writing Centre – writing tutoring, joint writing sessions and workshops
• Language courses at the Language Institute
• Learning guidance, study tips, time management – workshops offered by the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)

• Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT) – programme can be completed with a certificate
• Transfer – practical projects (research, business, politics and society)
• qualification N – Sustainability Certificate at the University of Konstanz

• Profil+ – programme for career skills (German skills required)
• Career Passport – programme for career skills (for international students)
• Advice on career entry, opportunities and workshops from Career Service

Internship

An internship is not mandatory, but highly recommended. We recommend our students to complete an internship of at least 2 months during the semester break. The department and the staff of the university’s Career Service are here to help you find a suitable placement.

Stay abroad

An internship is not mandatory, but highly recommended. The department cultivates good contacts with partner universities. In addition to this you have a wide choice of programmes, such as the Erasmus+ programme, to spend a semester abroad.

Hear from students and lecturers
In our interview series, students talk about their subject, teachers explain the department's research and tell you what topics they cover in seminars and lectures.

• Three Questions to Ramona, B.Sc. Computer Science
• Three Questions to Gabriel, M.Sc. Computer and Information Science
• Three Questions to Anastasia, M.Sc. Computer and Information Science
• Three Questions to Marvin, M.Sc. Computer and Information Science

Get an impression
Discover online lectures and websites with more information about your prospective subject.

• PocketGuide B.Sc. Computer Science – Discover the study course
• Discover Computer Science in Constance
• Lecture Recordings (Computer and Information Science)

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or equivalent.

Orientation procedures
If you intend to study at a university in Baden-Württemberg, you will need to submit proof of having completed an orientation procedure along with your university application. You must enclose proof of participation in the orientation procedure with your application documents. Here you will find a list of the orientation procedures recognised by the University of Konstanz.

Semester fee
All students enrolled at the University of Konstanz are charged a semester fee each semester, similar to all other German universities. Here you can find the current semester fee and its individual components.

Tuition fees for first degree studies for certain international students
Since winter semester 2017/18, the state of Baden-Württemberg has required some international students to pay tuition fees for their first degree studies. The following students are not required to pay tuition fees: citizens of a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), doctoral students and certain “Bildungsinländer” (e.g. non-EU citizens with a German “Abitur”). More detailed information can be found here.

Each year, the University of Konstanz grants exemptions to a limited number of particularly gifted international degree-seeking students in accordance with the university’s “Begabtenbefreiungssatzung” (statutes governing the exemption of gifted students). More detailed information can be found here.

Tuition fees for second degree studies for all students
All students are required to pay tuition fees for their second degree studies. More detailed information can be found here.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to proof any foreign language skills for the German bachelor's programme. However, as large parts of the research literature are written in English, good English skills are highly recommended.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or DSH1 in TOEFL (560 paper based)/TestDaF 4 or TestDaF 3 in TOEFL (560 paper based) or a language test recognised as equivalent. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you must submit accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

This study programme is taught in German and Englisch.

• You enjoy solving problems in a creative and structured way
• You feel comfortable with mathematics
• Willingness to work in a team
• Good communication skills
• English language skills

PocketGuide – Get to know the study programme
Is the course of studies B.Sc. Computer Science at the University of Konstanz something for you? Find out everything about studying computer science at the University of Konstanz in our PocketGuide (in German). You can take your first lessons and quizzes on subject contents of computer science and test your expectations of your studies.

Application documents

During the online application process, you will need to enter various kinds of information (school grades, attendance periods etc.) and upload various PDF documents. Please make sure that you have the relevant documentation ready. This may include:

• your Abitur certificate (German general higher education entrance qualification)
• documentation of any volunteering you may have done (FSJ, FÖJ etc.)
• any documentation about vocational training you may have completed
• any other required documents (medical certificate etc.)

An electronic assistant will guide you through the application process. Required fields are marked by an asterisk (*).

An application is possible during the following period: 07.05. - 15.09. | 29.11. - 15.03.
There may be other deadlines if you are applying for admission to a higher semester (for instance, if you are changing subjects or universities). For more information please consult the university website .

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) can help you with general questions about finding the right study programme as well as when you are concerned or unsure about your studies. We will be happy to advise you and support you with a wide range of services.

Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
Room: D409 – 412a
Make an appointment: termin.zsb@uni-konstanz.de

Questions related to the content or organization of the study programme:
Departmental student advisory service
Dr. Martin Brunner
Contact person room PZ 808
Phone: +49 7531 88-4437
Email: bachelor.inf@uni-konstanz.de