Admission requirements

To be admitted to the degree program, applicants must have completed a general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a comparable university entrance qualification.

German language requirements

International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.

Information regarding Studienkolleg

Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification that does not grant them direct access to university education in Germany pursuant to the qualification comparability regulations of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs must attend a Preparatory College (Studienkolleg) prior to studying. You can acquire the subject-specific university entrance qualification here. Further information can be found on the website of the Preparatory College (Studienkolleg).
This degree program relates to the following specialized course at the Studienkolleg:
T-course

General information about the degree program

© Ludwig Schmutzler

Computer science is everywhere: learning machines, autonomous cars, apps for everyday life - life is becoming digital, and computer science is the key to this.
Analyzing huge amounts of data helps with researching life or predicting the climate, virtual worlds simulate realities and future scenarios, robots support work. Almost every household appliance is programmable today. Computer science creates the conditions for this. In this lively and versatile scientific discipline, everything revolves around digital information, its systematic processing, storage and secure transmission.
To be fit for shaping the digital future, you need a broad knowledge of mathematics and theoretical, technical and practical computer science. The Bachelor's degree in Computer Science provides you with specialist knowledge in software engineering, human-computer interaction, information management and intelligent and distributed complex systems.

Study contents

In the first semesters, you will be taught the necessary knowledge of mathematics and the basics of computer science:

• Basics of algorithms and programming,
• Static structure and dynamic behavior of systems,
• Human-Computer interaction,
• Intelligent systems,
• Databases
• Operating systems,
• Cybersecurity.

From the third semester onwards, a broad introduction to modern computer science topics such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, interactive media, systems architecture, software technology, embedded and high-performance computing, computer graphics and data security takes place in parallel with the basics, with a variety of opportunities for in-depth study and preparation for the Bachelor's thesis. The fifth semester is designed to enable you to spend time at another university - preferably abroad.

Particularities

• High-calibre, pioneering research at a university of excellence
• Intensive support with an induction week and mentoring program
• Modern building with cutting-edge technology and special laboratories
• Opportunities to specialize in artificial intelligence and machine learning, interactive media, system architecture, software technology, embedded and high-performance computing, computer graphics and data security
• International and committed student body
• Dresden is one of the most important research locations in Germany and Europe

Occupational fields

Software developer
Web designer
Programmer
Administrator
Research institutions
Authorities and companies
Universities in research and teaching
Planning companies
Healthcare sector

Postgraduate studies

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Central Student Information and Counselling Service

Faculty of Computer Science

Admissions Office

International Office

Additional information