BSc Computer Science
Study at the forefront of technological development.
Key data
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science FHNW in Computer Science
- ECTS points
- 180
- Teaching language
- German / English
- Place
- Brugg-Windisch
- Semester fee
- Swiss residency: 700 CHF / EU/EFTA residency: 1000 CHF
«Computer science graduates urgently needed». You will come across a headline like this in the media on a daily basis. With a degree in Computer Science, you can also be one of these sought-after professionals.
Databases, networks, IT services, websites and mobile apps are standard elements in the activity of every company. Computer engineers are tasked with reliably implementing this software as well as ensuring its secure and stable operation. They design, implement and operate computer systems in complex environments – often at the interface between technology, business and society.
Insights into the computer science bachelor's programme at FHNW
Degree
Specialisations
In your third year, you can choose from one of three specialisations in order to specifically tailor your degree programme to a particular professional field or you can take the modules from any specialisation and become an all-rounder in the field.
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Data Science
Data science is increasingly becoming the driving force in our digitalised society, in business and industry. The ability to understand and use the growing amount of data enables completely new, creative and profitable applications and optimization approaches. In this specialization you will learn these skills, deal with the entire value chain of data and prepare yourself for one of the most attractive and sought-after professions of today.
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Information and Communication Technology System Management
Within the scope of this specialisation, students learn the necessary know-how to plan and securely operate critical IT infrastructures.
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Spatial Computing
Spatial Computing is a set of ideas and technologies that understand the physical world and know, communicate and navigate our relationships to places in this world.
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Web Engineering
Graduates of the Web Engineering major can build secure and scalable web applications with high-quality user interfaces. To do so, they will get to know current technologies, standards and concepts with which they can implement a sophisticated design in engineering quality.
International Track in Computer Science
With the International Track, you study in English – the language of the computer science industry. You choose from modules such as programming, software engineering and computer graphics and consequently improve your career prospects in a global IT environment.
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Further Computer Science degree programmes at the FHNW School of Engineering
Administration
- Administrative Office Engineering
- Telephone
- +41 56 202 99 33 (direct)
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- FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Engineering
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CH-5210 Windisch - room 1.031
Programme Head
- Prof. Dr. Christoph Denzler
- Telephone
- +41 056 202 78 05 (direct)
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School of Engineering
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CH-5210 Windisch
Secretariat
- Daria Zgraggen
- Telephone
- +41 56 202 72 41 (direct)
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- FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Engineering
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CH-5210 Windisch - room 5.2B05