Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Study Bachelor of Technical Computer Science

Do you want to use software to control and move "real things" in the real world and not just design screen content? Are you also interested in electronic and globally networked systems? Do you want to work in a computer science field in which Germany plays a leading role and not limit yourself to one industry? Then study Technical Computer Science!

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Content

What is the Bachelor of Technical Computer Science about?

This interdisciplinary degree is at the nexus of computer science and engineering. As a major field of computer science, it deals with the architecture, design, realisation, evaluation and operation of computer, communication and embedded systems at the level of system-related software as well as hardware.

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Strengths of the degree programme

  • A degree at the interface between hardware and software: The course is interdisciplinary and combines important areas of computer science, e-technology, mechanics and mathematics.
  • Studying with the best: Top results in the Germany-wide CHE ranking of computer science degree programmes.
  • On an equal footing: Whether in exciting research projects or joint discussions - at the OTH students and professors work together as equals, thanks to small semester groups and an above-average number of lecturers.
  • Close to industry: Are you looking for a practice-oriented course where you start establishing contacts during your studies? Our professors are well-connected in industry and know what companies are looking for in their employees. During the practical semester, students can gain their own practical experience and make new contacts
  • Learning in the lab: In 21 laboratories and seven CIP pools with the latest software and hardware, students can apply their theoretical knowledge in projects, internships and their final theses. Our well-equipped laboratories and facilities have everything you need.
  • PhD? Works for us too! Fancy an academic career? The Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics offers ambitious Master's graduates the opportunity to complete their doctorate with us.

Career opportunities

Top career prospects

Do you want to jump straight into professional life, do a Master's degree first or even aim for a doctorate?

Information on various options is summarised here:

  • The career opportunities for technical computer science graduates are currently very good and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Our world is becoming increasingly digital and you are right in the middle of it. No other area of digitalisation is as in-demand in the German economy as technical computer science, because this skill-set is highly relevant to Germany's leading industries (automotive, industrial and chemical).

    As a technical computer scientist, you will therefore have a wide range of job opportunities in all areas of IT: Consulting, training, coordination, organisation, management, quality assurance, security, system administration and development, software development, sales, teaching and research activities...

    ... and will find roles in all innovative industries such as: Robotics, the automotive industry, medical engineering, microtechnology, sensor technology, energy technology, traffic engineering, logistics, agricultural technology, aerospace, environmental engineering, automation technology, ...

    Employment can be found with a wide range of companies, from start-ups to big players. It is difficult to imagine a more in-demand skill at present and we are sure that this trend has only just begun.


  • Continue your studies with us in the Master of Computer Science (MIN)

    The consecutive Master's in Computer Science offers 5 specialisations:

    • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (to be introduced no later than summer semester 2024).
    • Medical Information Technology
    • Software Engineering
    • Technical Computer Science
    • Business Information Technology

    You can choose to further expand your knowledge in the specialisation chosen in your bachelor's degree, or broaden your skills by choosing an alternative specialisation.

    In addition, students in each specialisation with a particular interest in research may choose the research study option. If you choose this, you will complete two research papers, details are regulated by §4 SPO MIN from 22.11.2021, which can be found in the download area.


  • Already planned your academic career? Outstanding Master's graduates who wish to pursue an academic career have the opportunity to complete a doctorate at the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics (either cooperatively or as part of a group).

    Further information on the topic of doctoral studies can be found on the OTH Regensburg website.


Structure and modules

How is the degree programme structured?

 

The Bachelor's in Technical Computer Science is designed as a full-time course lasting sevensemesters. It consists of six theoretical semesters and one practical semester. There is also a dual-study option in cooperation with a company.

  • The link to the curriculum can be found in the download area.


  • The Module Handbook describes all modules (subjects) in detail, including the following information:

    • Content
    • Study objectives: divided into subject-specific skills and personal skills
    • Form of teaching
    • Semester the module is assigned to
    • Teaching hours in hours per week (SWS)
    • Teaching language
    • Workload in credits (1 credit corresponds to 30 hours of work)
    • Module staff, lecturers

    The link to the Module Handbook and further information can be found in the Study and Examination Regulations in the download area.


  • The first stage of study lays the foundations of mathematics, programming and theoretical computer science.

    From the start of the course, specific technical computer science modules are also included:

    • Computer Systems
    • Introduction to Robotic Projects
    • Physics

    Technical English and a Mandatory General Studies Elective (AW Module) complete the curriculum. A wide range of AW modules are offered, including: Foreign languages, international programmes, modules in social and methodological skills, technology and natural sciences.

    The link to the Module Handbook can be found in the download area.


  • The third and fourth semesters focus on practice-oriented skills, which are then put into practice during an industrial placement in semester 5 - the practical study semester. This includes the following modules: databases, software engineering, algorithms and data structures, and statistics.

    In-depth technical computer science modules offered specifically during the 2nd study stage are:

    • Digital Design
    • Embedded Systems
    • Networking
    • Operating Systems
    • Students also choose a Mandatory Subject-specific Elective Module, according to their interests.

    Two further Mandatory General Studies Elective Modules complete the curriculum in the second stage of studies.

    Semester 5: the practical semester
    The practical semester comprises 18 weeks of practical work in a company. It offers students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a well-known company or an exciting start-up, in Germany or abroad. The internship is usually completed in your 5th semester and offers the chance to gain your first professional experience and make valuable contacts for your future career. The link to the Module Handbook can be found in the download area.


  • In the third stage of your studies you will take the "Information Security" module and six advanced modules in the fields of computer science and technical computer science. In addition, you have the opportunity to specialise according to your interests by choosing two further Mandatory Subject-specific Elective Modules from the faculty's semester-specific elective module catalogue. You will complete your Bachelor Thesis in semester 7.

    The current advanced module catalogue:

    • Data Processing in Technology
    • Network Management
    • Signal Processing
    • Computer Architecture
    • Real-Time Systems
    • Computer Arithmetic and Calculation Methods

    Bachelor Thesis
    In your Bachelor Thesis you will independently apply the knowledge and skills acquired during your studies to a complex task. You will produce a written paper and prepare a presentation. Bachelor theses can be assigned as internal projects or may be completed in cooperation with a company. The link to the Module Handbook can be found in the download area.


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Dual studies

Closer to industry - dual studies

The Bachelor's in Business Information Technology may also be completed as a dual-study programme, either as a degree combined with an apprenticeship or as a degree with intensive in-company training. This requires a contract between you and a company or institution contractually approved by the university. Coordination between the university and the cooperating company is especially important in relation to internships and theses.

Questions about the dual programme?
General Student Advisory Service, Kathrin Köpf M.A.
Galgenbergstr. 30, D 109, 93053 Regensburg,
Germany Tel. +49 941 943-9711
studienberatung(at)oth-regensburg.de

Contacts for questions regarding dual studies within the faculty:

Further information can be found here: Dual and cooperative study programs at OTH Regensburg

Study and organisational matters

So that everything runs smoothly

Answers to further questions about studying Technical Computer Science can be found here.

  • The Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics has its own modern faculty building on the main campus of the OTH Regensburg with

    • modern, well-equipped lecture halls
    • 23 teaching and project laboratories
    • 7 computer rooms
    • spacious communication zones and learning islands

    Our address
    Galgenbergstraße 32
    K-Building
    93053 Regensburg

    Building plan: You can find the building plan here.


  • Accreditation
    The Bachelor's in Technical Computer Science undergoes regular accreditation and re-accreditation procedures and has always been successful. Accreditation was most recently awarded by the Internal Accreditation Commission, valid until 14 March 2026.

    Top marks in the CHE ranking - study at one of the leading computer science departments in the German-speaking world
    Since 2014, the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics has regularly achieved top positions in the CHE ranking for all computer science courses and is one of the leading computer science departments nationwide in all assessment categories.

    Assessment categories

    • General study conditions
    • Support at the start of the degree
    • Contact with professional practice
    • Support from lecturers
    • Support for study abroad

  • Whether to study or write your thesis - spend a semester abroad! We have a large network of partner universities around the world.

    You can also attend English-language lectures by lecturers from all over the world and acquire relevant international skills.

    Comprehensive information on the topic of studying abroad can be found on the webpages of the OTH Regensburg's InternationalOffice, including:

    • A list of the OTH Regensburg's partner universities
    • Field reports on studying abroad

    Our colleagues at the International Office will be happy to answer any further questions. For degree-specific questions, please contact the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics' International Officer, Prof. Dr. med. Georgios Raptis.


  • Study and examination regulations (SPO) which comprise details about the degree course scheme, the curriculum, the study management and examination requirements will be found in the download area.


Faculty strengths

  • The Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics is a faculty of science and technology that has been in existence for almost 50 years. Therefore, the faculty strives equally to provide a solid grounding in fundamental principles for its students and to remain in touch with current developments in science, business and society. With about 1,975 students, the faculty is the largest computer science department at a University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria. Our computer science and mathematics graduates have an excellent reputation and are highly sought-after employees. Since 2014, all our computer science degree programmes have regularly achieved top placements in the CHE ranking and we are one of the leading computer science departments nationwide.


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    Bachelor's degree programmes

    • Computer Science (B. Sc.)
    • International Computer Science (B.Sc.)
    • Medical Information Technology (B. Sc.)
    • Technical Computer Science (B. Sc.)
    • Business Information Technology (B. Sc.)
    • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (B. Sc.)

    Master programmes

    • Master of Computer Science (M. Sc.) with specialisations in: Medical Information Technology, Software Engineering, Technical Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (in planning)
    • Master of Information Technology (M. Eng.), part-time Master

    Mathematics

    • Bachelor in Mathematics (B. Sc.) with specialisations in: Technology and IT, Insurance and Financial Mathematics
    • Master in Mathematics (M.Sc.)

  • The current far-reaching developments in computer science and the push for digitalisation throughout business and society have led to a large number of collaborations between the faculty and the regional business community. Current ideas from professional practice are assessed for their sustainability and, if they are considered to be forward-looking, are incorporated into existing programmes or inspire new courses, one example being the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science degree. These networks benefit our students in a variety of ways. They are highly sought-after as interns at companies in the region and these connections also result in a large number of external bachelor's and master's theses, which are written in cooperation with businesses on current practice-relevant topics.


  • All our professors are experts in future-oriented specialisations in addition to the traditional fundamentals of computer science and mathematics. Accordingly, they teach and conduct research in our 23 specialised modern laboratories and participate in cross-faculty research clusters as well as in the research-oriented cross-university "Regensburg Centers". As a student, you have the opportunity to work on future-oriented research topics through project work and you final thesis. In the Master's in Computer Science, students interested in research can choose the "research study option". Suitably qualified candidates may also complete a doctorate. Our professors supervise doctoral students in all fields of application.


  • Digitalisation is becoming increasingly important for both studying and teaching. The faculty is working to integrate virtual and hybrid teaching concepts into our programme and building on positive experiences from during the Corona pandemic. However, we also pursue other innovative teaching concepts to help students acquire new skills. For example, the OTH Regensburg Award for Innovation and Quality in Teaching has been awarded twice (2020 and 2022) to lecturers in the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics.


Application info

1. Please register in the  OTH Regensburg application portal. It is not necessary to register with “Hochschulstart” for this degree programme.

2. The application process is entirely online. Complete the online application and upload all required application materials. This includes as a minimum your university entrance qualification. If further documents are necessary, they will be requested in the application portal.

3. Make sure you regularly check your status in the application portal. Here you can also see whether any documents are still missing. You can upload missing documents by the end of the deadline. If you upload the required documents, your status will change.

4. You will automatically receive email notifications via the application portal when your application status changes.

 

5. If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will then receive an offer of a place of study online via the portal as well as an additional e-mail notification from the Admissions and Organisation Office of the OTH Regensburg. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline. 

6. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

Besondere Voraussetzung:

Es sind Englischkenntnisse notwendig, siehe bitte "Wichtige Informationen".

For winter semesters:

Application periods for first semesters: 1 May - 15 September

Application period for higher semesters: 1 May - 15 June.

For summer semesters:

Application period for first semesters: 15 November - 01 March

Application period for higher semesters: 15 November - 15 January

1. Please register in the OTH Regensburg application portal.

2. The application process is entirely online. Please complete the online application and upload all required application documents. Important components of the application are your university entrance qualification, your current transcript of grades from your previous studies and the application for credit transfer. If further documents are required, they will be requested in the application portal.

3. Make sure you regularly check your status in the application portal. Here you can also see whether any documents are still missing. These documents must be submitted by the end of the deadline. Please note that it only makes sense to apply for a higher semester if you have already obtained credits in the same or a closely related degree programme. If this is not the case or if you are in doubt about receiving credit, please apply (additionally) for a first semester. If you are currently enrolled in your first semester, you will not receive your exam results before the application deadline. We do not accept incomplete records or provisional results, so you will not be able to apply for admission to another programme in a higher semester.

4. After your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail with further information from the Admissions and Organisation Department of the OTH Regensburg as confirmation of receipt.

 

5. If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline. 

6. The examination committee decides on the crediting of academic achievements and whether a placement in a higher semester is possible. This placement is based on the creditable achievements and not on the semesters completed. Please note that there may also be admission restrictions in the admission procedure for higher semesters. 

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

For their application at the OTH Regensburg, international applicants need

  • a university entrance qualification
  • an adequate knowledge of German

 

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION

For an application for a Bachelor’s degree programme at the OTH Regensburg (university of applied sciences) international certificates, transcripts of your educational records and diplomas must first be recognized by uni-assist. Please request a so-called “preliminary review documentation” (in German abbr. VPD). (Exceptions are applications from the PR China and Vietnam. The recognition lies in the responsibility of the particular Academic Evaluation Center. However, if the APS certificate does not show a grade, a VPD is also required. Applicants from India need a certificate of the Academic Evaluation Center of India in order to request the VPD from uni-assist.)

 

GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS

German language skills on level DSH 1 are required. You have to upload your German language certificate either when applying or when enrolling via the online portal.

These certificates are recognized as an alternative to the DSH 1 certificate:

  • TestDaF: TDN 3 in all sections of the exam
  • Studienkolleg: Feststellungsprüfung „Deutsch“
  • DSD: Level II with B2 in all sections of the exam
  • Goethe: C1
  • telc: telc Deutsch C1, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
  • ÖSD: C1
  • UNIcert® Deutsch III

Please read all texts and, if available, linked documents directly under Application Info!

 

If you need a visa to study in Germany, you should look into the visa procedure and (if necessary) register on the waitlist as soon as possible. Depending on your country, receiving a visa appointment can take a long time. On the other hand, our admission letters are only valid for one semester and admission cannot be deferred.

You can find more information for prospective international students (on visas or other issues) on the web pages of the International Office.

For prospective students with a master craftsman's certificate

With a master craftsman's certificate or an equivalent equivalent qualification, you can apply without restriction and have no subject restrictions, as you have a general university entrance qualification. In the application portal, you will be asked for your higher education entrance qualification. Please enter "Beruflich Qualifizierte Meister" (vocationally qualified master craftsman).

When applying, in addition to your complete certificate including grade point average, you must also submit documentary proof of an interview with the departmental advisor for course guidance. Please make an appointment as early as possible. The name and contact details can be found in the "contact" section of each degree programme. Your course guidance advisor will also provide you with documentary proof that the interview took place. Documentary records of academic counselling from other universities in Bavaria are recognised for the same or similar degree programmes and must also be uploaded in the application portal. Other documents specific to your chosen study programme can be found in the application portal.

In admission-restricted (NC) degree programmes, you automatically take part in the regional selection procedure according to Art. 45 Bavarian Higher Education Act (BayHSchG) and within the 4% quota for professionally qualified persons.

Attending a preparatory course (including mathematics) is particularly useful for taking up a technical or engineering degree programme. The OTH Regensburg offers suitable preparatory courses for those with vocational qualifications.

If you would like to study part-time - i.e. parallel to your job - rather than full-time, we recommend that you visit the pages of the Centre for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW).

For prospective students with a vocational qualification certificate

If you have completed vocational training, it is possible to apply for a place at university with a specific subject in mind. Your vocational training and the degree programme you wish to pursue must have a subject-related connection. In the application portal, you will be asked for your higher education entrance qualification. Please enter "Beruflich Qualifizierte Gesellen" (vocationally qualified journeymen).

Please upload the following documents with your application:

1. Certificate of completion of vocational training including grade point average

2. Certificate of completion from a vocational school

3. Proof of subsequent full-time employment of at least three years relevant to the vocational training.

4. Other documents specific to your chosen study programme can be found in the application portal.

5. Documentary record of an interview with the departmental advisor for course guidance. Please make an appointment as early as possible. The name and contact details can be found in the "contact" section of each degree programme. Your course guidance advisor will also provide you with confirmation that the interview took place. Documentary records of academic counselling from other universities in Bavaria are recognised for the same or similar degree programmes and must also be uploaded in the application portal.

For full admission, applicants are still required to complete a two-semester probationary period, i.e. admission is tentative and subject to certain conditions. 

In admission-restricted (NC) degree programmes, you automatically take part in the regional selection procedure according to Art. 45 Bavarian Higher Education Act (BayHSchG) and within the 4% quota for professionally qualified persons.

Attending a preparatory course (including mathematics) is particularly useful for taking up a technical or engineering degree programme. The OTH Regensburg offers suitable preparatory courses for those with vocational qualifications.

If you would like to study part-time - i.e. parallel to your job - rather than full-time, we recommend that you visit the pages of the Centre for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW).

Admission and enrolment

If your application has the status “Gültig” ("valid"), you can already be assured that you will be offered a place in a study programme at the OTH Regensburg. (This does not apply to Bachelor degrees in Architecture, Industrial Design and Midwifery). You can download the corresponding “Zulassungsbescheid” (admission letter) in the application portal. You can accept your offer of admission immediately in the application portal and enrol online.

Enrolment generally takes place in August for the winter semester and in February for the summer semester.
If you have also applied for a degree programme with restricted admission, please wait with your current enrolment until the allocation of places in study programmes has been decided. However, to be on the safe side, you should enrol by the end of the deadline at the latest.
If you cannot be admitted due to missing documents, you will receive a letter of rejection.

Documents

The following documents must normally be uploaded for online enrolment at the university:

  • “Antrag auf Immatrikulation” (Application for enrolment) along with other documents required, depending on the individual case. You will be able to download the application for enrolment after accepting the place of study online in the OTH Regensburg application portal.
  •     Signed “Einwilligungserklärung zum Datenschutz” (declaration of consent regarding data protection). You will receive this together with the application for enrolment.
  •     Copy of valid identity card/passport
  •     Digital notification of health insurance, see the following notes "I would like to enrol. What do I have to do?"

Semester fee

You will receive the transfer details for the semester fee with your application for enrolment.

I want to enrol as a student and have to provide proof of health insurance. What do I need to do?

  • If you have chosen public / statutory insurance, please contact your health insurance company and inform them that you are planning to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. Your health insurance company will then send us a digital notification known as M10. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in PDF or paper form. Our institution number is H0000048 (please provide this to your insurance company if necessary).

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If the insurance from your home country is not accepted in Germany and you are over 30 years old, you may have chosen a private health insurance for Germany. In this case, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany with your insurance documents. Please inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg and remain privately insured. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of your exemption from public insurance. Please note that we cannot accept an insurance membership certificate from your private health insurance instead of the exemption. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If you are already insured in another EU country, your insurance may be accepted in Germany. If that is the case, you need to apply from exemption from compulsory public insurance. To do that, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany, send them your insurance documents and inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of exemption. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in paper form. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you are coming from a non-EU country and/or are over 30 years old, you need to take on public or private health insurance which is valid in Germany. The website of the DAAD should help you better understand your options and choose the type of insurance which is best for you. After you have chosen your insurance, please ask your insurance company to send us a digital confirmation message of your insurance, or (if you have chosen private insurance) apply for exemption as instructed above.