International Track in Computer Science

The International Track allows you to study in English, the language of the computer science industry. Subjects include Programming, Computer Graphics and more. A minimum English level of B2 (preferably C1) on the CEFR is required.

The International Track in Computer Science covers a range of courses to an extent of 110 credits, in all semesters at Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

It is not possible to do the complete bachelor program in English. The International Track is intended for incoming students who spend one or two exchange semesters at the FHNW School of Engineering but receive their bachelor degree from their home university.

It also gives our local students the opportunity to study through English and thus improve their communication skills.

Modules

Semester	Level	ECTS	Module
fall	basic	3	Object Oriented Programming 1
fall	basic	3	Databases
fall	basic	3	Introduction to Programming
fall	basic	3	Fundamentals of Mathematics for Computer Science
fall	basic	3	Requirements Engineering
fall	basic	6	Project 3 Computer Science
fall	basic	3	Project Management
fall	basic	3	Global Communication and Cooperation
fall	basic	3	Software Development Process
fall	int	3	Computer Graphics
fall	int	3	Design Patterns
fall	int	3	E-Solutions
fall	int	3	Marketing and Product Management
fall	int	3	Media Computing
fall	int	3	Software Construction
fall	int	3	Software Testing and Quality Management
fall	int	3	Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science
fall	adv	3	Audio & Video Processing
fall	adv	6	Project 5 / iPOLE
fall	adv	12	Project 6 / Bachelor-Thesis
fall	adv	3	Web Frameworks
spring	basic	6	Project 4 Computer Science
spring	basic	3	Requirements Engineering
spring	int	3	Discrete Stochastics
spring	int	3	Enterprise Information Systems
spring	int	3	Mathematics for Data Communication
spring	int	3	Object Oriented Programming 2
spring	int	3	Quality and Process Management
spring	int	3	Software Construction
spring	int	3	Web Engineering
spring	adv	3	Game Design and Development
spring	adv	3	Visualising Information
spring	adv	3	Machine Learning (Online Course)
spring	adv	6	Project 5 Computer Science/ iPOLE
spring	adv	12	Project 6 Computer Science/ Bachelor-Thesis

Additional Diploma

60 credits from English-taught modules entitle you to an additional diploma (dt. Zusatzzertifikat). Furthermore, an international exchange semester will be fully credited to the international track, given an agreement with the head of the Computer Science degree program.

Thanks to the unique Project Track at the FHNW, international students have the opportunity to engage in semester-long project work with customer mandates from local Swiss industry and international companies. This programme will prepare you to successfully launch your IT career in an international setting.

Language and intercultural competence

Language excellence and intercultural competence play a key role in today's hyper-competitive world. Studying together with international exchange students, you face the challenges and opportunities which this situation can create.

It enables you to:

develop greater awareness of intercultural issues
learn to function effectively in multicultural contexts
significantly improve your English communication skills