BSc Computer Sciences

Study at the forefront of technological development.

«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 Sciences, 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.

Career prospects

Computer sciences play a role in almost all areas of life. Living and working without computer systems and seminal hardware and software has become unthinkable. Careers open to computer science experts are extremely varied: whether you work as a Software Engineer, Network & Security Specialist, System Engineer, Technical Consultant, Project Manager or as the founder of your own start-up, you have a wide range of professional development opportunities.

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Career prospects Computer Sciences

With a Bachelor of Science FHNW in Computer Sciences, you have excellent career prospects in a globally expanding job market. You will be able to take on key roles and help shape the computer science department of a company in a decisive way.

Insights into the Computer Sciences degree programme

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.

Student projects

From the very first semester, you will work in teams on tasks set by our industrial partners. Practical project work brings you into contact with companies and the business environment at an early stage, giving you the opportunity to work on practical solutions.

Code The Score

In the second semester, a team of Computer Sciences students developed a game that teaches children how to program in a fun way.

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Virtual reconstruction of 3D objects with LeapMotion

Computer Sciences students recreated a Roman game in a virtual format for an archaeology museum.

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Wearable devices for aircraft mechanics

Für die Unterstützung von Flugzeugmechanikern haben Studierende Anwendungen auf verschiedenen Wearables entwickelt.

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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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