Computer Science (B.Sc.)

IT plays a key role in nearly all aspects of modern life and is the ideal subject for anyone who wants to know what is going on beneath the surface at organizations such as Facebook or Google or who would like to develop innovative software for cars, robots or medical equipment or even design new virtual worlds.

The bachelors program in Computer Science at TU Berlin provides a thorough technical fundamental education reflecting the pervasive role played by IT in the world today. The highly interdisciplinary nature of the program equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to make a successful start to your career or further your studies in a masters program. The core topics of the program, which include software analysis, software design, communications technology, and mathematical and electrical engineering methods, introduce you to an exciting spectrum of knowledge which also embraces engineering sciences.

The objective of the bachelors degree in Computer Science is to train and educate you to be a creative designer of computer-based systems, capable of combining technical competence with a vision for society. You have a firm grasp of the most important technical principles and methods of computer science and are able to apply these in practice. The program also teaches you to work independently and responsibly, to be a good team player, to be able to think abstractly and creatively and to present your findings effectively. These skills are just as important for your future work in developing solutions to problems. A Bachelor of Science enables you to start your career, start your own business, or continue your academic studies by doing a masters degree in an appropriate subject.

Admission to every bachelors program at TU Berlin requires a university entrance qualification certificate. Generally, the Abitur serves as the university entrance qualification certificate. If you do not have a formal university entrance qualification, you may still be able to study at TU Berlin if you can provide proof of certain professional qualifications.

The Computer Science bachelors program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission.

As much of the technical literature for this field is published in English, a good level of English is desirable. However, this is not a condition for admission to studies.

An interest in computer-based devices and an aptitude for mathematics and physics are important for this program, as is an aptitude for logical and abstract thinking. You should also possess initiative and good self-management skills to meet the demands of studying at university.