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      Computer Science and Information Technology
      Data Science

      Data Science

      Understand, Develop, Shape Artificial Intelligence, the Most Significant Technology of Our Time!

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      Degree
      Bachelor of Science FHNW in Data Science
      ECTS points
      180
      Study start
      Spring and Autumn
      Recommended application deadline for autumn semester: 31 May 2025
      Studying mode
      Full-time, Part-time, Work-study, Practice-oriented Program
      Teaching language
      German level C1 / English B2 recommended (B1 compulsory)
      Place
      Brugg-Windisch

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      In the Data Science program, you can tailor your studies to your needs. Benefit from the flexible and practice-oriented study format with minimal classroom time and many individual learning paths, supported by a unique coaching program. Experience our modern learning spaces and the informal, eye-to-eye program culture—making studying enjoyable!

      New from Fall 2025: "Data Science 4 Sustainability" Certificate
      Are social and ecological challenges important to you? In addition to your Bachelor's degree, you can earn a domain certificate in sustainability starting in Fall 2025. With this certificate, you'll gain a thorough understanding of sustainability issues. You'll learn how to apply data science tools to develop sustainable solutions.

      From students for students, exclusively with us: the AI Tutor.

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      Since autumn, the Data Science program has been using the exclusive AI Tutor, a chatbot with access to all module materials that supports students in their learning around the clock. Three Data Science students helped develop the AI Tutor and demonstrated: whether it's Large Language Models, Retrieval Augmented Generation, or Deep Learning, our graduates develop cutting-edge AI applications at the highest level.

      Bachelor in Data Science

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      Factsheet Data Science Program (german)

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      +41 56 202 99 33 (Direct)

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      start.informatik@fhnw.ch

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      FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Engineering and Environment Klosterzelgstrasse 2 CH-5210 Windisch

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      1.031

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      Mon-Thu: 8.00 - 12.15, 13.00 - 17.00 Uhr Fri: 8.00 - 12.15, 13.00 - 16.00 Uhr

      Rocco Custer

      Prof. Dr. Rocco Custer

      Programme Head Data Science

      Telephone

      +41 56 202 86 45 (Direct)

      E-mail

      rocco.custer@fhnw.ch

      Address

      FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Computer Science Room 5.2A15 Bahnhofstrasse 6 CH-5210 Windisch

      Room

      5.2A15

      Myriame Fischer

      Myriame Fischer

      Admin-, Operations & Event Management Specialist

      Telephone

      +41 56 202 76 35 (Direct)

      E-mail

      data-science.informatik@fhnw.ch

      Address

      FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Computer Science Bahnhofstrasse 6 CH-5210 Windisch

      Room

      5.2A15

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