Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Study Science Computing

Mathematics is more than just calculating with pen and paper. Complex problems can be solved through modeling and simulation on powerful computers: How do I optimize a fuel cell? What flooding can I expect after a dam bursts? How do diseases spread?

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Personen deuten auf mathematische Modelle
Foto: OTH Regensburg / Florian Hammerich

Learning content

What is the Scientific Computing degree program about?

You will receive a sound education in mathematics and computer science with a high degree of practical and application relevance. The course covers the following areas, among others:

  • Fundamentals of mathematics: “Learning mathematics”, analysis and linear algebra, probability theory and statistics
  • Fundamentals of modelling and simulation: numerics and differential equations, optimization and simulation, modelling projects, simulation projects
  • Fundamentals of computer science: programming, machine learning and data science
  • Advanced lectures: e.g. numerics of partial differential equations, optimization, operations research, signal processing
  • Application lectures: e.g. image processing, robotics, parallel and distributed processes, simulation tools, etc.
  • Practical semester: internship lasting several months
Personen vor einem PC in einer Vorlesung
Foto: OTH Regensburg / Barbara Uhl

Strengths of the degree program

Unique at Bavarian universities

The unique combination of mathematics (numerics, optimization and simulation) and computer science (programming, machine learning and data science) opens up career prospects in numerous industries.

Master Mathematics at the OTH Regensburg

Following the Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, a Master's degree in Mathematics is possible at OTH Regensburg.

Joint infrastructure with the University of Regensburg

You can use both the software and the library of the University of Regensburg. In addition to an excellently equipped faculty building and small study groups, an excellent infrastructure is also available. This guarantees optimal conditions for studying.

Career opportunities

Top career prospects

Do you want to hit the ground running in your professional life, do a Master's degree first or even aim for a doctorate?
Information on various follow-up options is summarized here:

  • By studying Scientific Computing at OTH Regensburg, you will not only learn structured thinking and the skills to solve complex problems, but also the necessary knowledge of computer science. This means that you will be in demand in almost all industries in the future.

    Mathematicians work, among other things

    • in software development (e.g. model development, simulation, visualization, game developers)
    • in planning and logistics companies (e.g. optimization of processes)
    • in management and strategy consultancies
    • as a data scientist in high-tech and start-up companies
    • in finance and insurance companies
    • in pharmaceutical companies

  • Continuing your studies at the Faculty IM in the Master of Mathematics (MMA)

    The consecutive Master's degree program in Mathematics offers 3 specializations:

    • Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
    • Engineering
    • IT Technology

    In the Master's degree program in Mathematics, you can deepen your knowledge in the field of study chosen in the Bachelor's degree program or broaden your skills by choosing additional specializations.


  • Outstanding graduates of the Master's degree course in Mathematics who wish to pursue an academic career have the opportunity to do a doctorate at the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics (cooperative or joint).

    Further information on the subject of doctorates can be found on the OTH Regensburg website.


Structure and modules

How is the course structured?

The Bachelor's degree course in Scientific Computing is a full-time course with a standard period of study of seven semesters. It consists of six theoretical semesters and one practical semester. You can also study Scientific Computing in cooperation with a company.

  • In the first and second semesters, basic skills and practice-oriented knowledge are taught.

    These include

    • Mathematical foundations: courses in analysis, linear algebra, probability theory and statistics
    • Computer science basics: courses in programming and mathematical software
    • Modeling projects and the module “Learning mathematics”
    • Communication and social skills

  • In the 3rd and 4th semesters, mathematical topics are deepened (numerical mathematics, ordinary differential equations, optimization and simulation) and computer science concepts are developed (basics of computer science, machine learning, data science, databases). This is supplemented by a simulation project and AW subjects.

    The 5th semester is the practical semester. It comprises 18 weeks of practical experience in a company and offers the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice in a well-known company or an exciting start-up in Germany or abroad. You can gain your first professional experience and make valuable contacts for your future career.

    In the 6th and 7th semesters, you choose two modules from module groups A and B and take five application modules from three specializations. This is supplemented by four project assignments, two of which accompany the internship.

    You will complete your Bachelor's thesis in the 7th semester. The Bachelor's thesis is accompanied by the Bachelor's seminar. Module groups

    • Algebra / Analysis / Geometry (module group A), e.g. approximation theory, discrete mathematics, Fourier analysis, ...
    • Numerics / Optimization / Statistics (module group B), e.g. numerics of ordinary differential equations, numerics of partial differential equations, linear optimization, combinatorial optimization, ... Application modules
    • Modeling and simulation (e.g. discrete-event simulation, Markov processes, optimal control, digital control, multiphysics simulation, ...)
    • Tools, machines, algorithms and industrial applications (e.g. simulation tools, algorithms and data structures, cryptography, robotics, operations research, image processing, signal processing, semiconductors and logistics, ...)
    • Machine learning (e.g. neural networks, multivariate statistics, reinforcement learning, speech recognition, ...)

    When writing the Bachelor's thesis, the knowledge and skills acquired during the course are applied independently to a complex task. You develop a written paper and prepare a presentation. Bachelor's theses can be written internally or in cooperation with companies.

     


  • All modules and subjects of the degree program are described in detail in the module handbook. You will find the following information in the module handbook:

    • Course content
    • Learning objectives: Identified as professional competencies and personal competencies
    • Form of teaching
    • Semester assignment
    • Teaching scope in semester hours per week (SWS)
    • Teaching language

    You can find the link to the module handbook and further information on the range of courses in the study and examination regulations in the download area.


Specialization - Which focus areas can I choose?

The Scientific Computing degree program at OTH Regensburg offers you three areas of specialization:

  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Tools, machines, algorithms and industrial applications
  • Machine learning

Closer to practice - dual study program

You can also study the Bachelor's degree course in Scientific Computing as a dual course with in-depth practical experience according to the dual university model. This requires a contractual relationship between you and a company or institution contractually approved by the university. Coordination between the university and the cooperating company takes place in particular during the internship and in the area of final theses.

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

Questions about the dual study program at the faculty - your contact persons at the faculty:

Further information can be found here: Dual study program at the OTH Regensburg

Studies and organizational matters

So that everything runs smoothly

Answers to further questions about studying Scientific Computing can be found here.

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

    • modern lecture hall equipment
    • 23 teaching and project laboratories
    • seven computer rooms
    • spacious communication zones and learning islands

    Our address
    Galgenbergstraße 32
    K-building
    93053 Regensburg


  • The Bachelor's degree program in Scientific Computing undergoes regular accreditation and re-accreditation procedures.


  • 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.


  • Computer science

    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".

 

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

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.

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.

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.