Computer Science
Constructor University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Bremen, Germany
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 20,000 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* global applicants | 15.07 applicants who do not need a visa
** additional fees apply
Introduction
Computer Science lies at the core of all modern industries, as computer systems and information technology are the basis for almost all of today’s production processes. Computer technology changes constantly, but some fundamental principles are underlying these technologies. The Computer Science program at Constructor University focuses on understanding these principles and their application in practice. In addition to courses dealing with core competencies (programming, software engineering, foundations of computer science), you will cover mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, and statistics) and take courses in engineering and sciences while conducting guided research. Study Computer Science at one of the world’s top-ranked universities (THE Ranking and THE Young University Ranking 2021, CHE Ranking) with excellent career options in top tech companies.
Why study at Constructor University
International experience
Train your intercultural skills by studying with talents from more than 100 countries and excellent study abroad options.
Top rankings
Benefit from the highest standards in teaching, interdisciplinary learning, early research involvement, and hands-on education.
Global career
Connect with Alumni to broaden your professional network & start your career with our individual career service support.
Career Opportunities
Computer science is one of the critical disciplines of the 21st century and affects almost all modern industries. Consequently, the possible career paths are extensive for graduates with a computer science degree. Many of our graduating students find jobs at top tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
“The student body is great.”
“Jacobs (now Constructor University) is probably one of the top universities from which Microsoft hires software engineers in all of Germany.” (B. Mercer, Microsoft)
Start your career in one of the top tech industry-related companies
Graduates of the computer science program at our University have obtained positions in companies of the information technology sector such as Amazon, Cleversoft, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, SAP, Skype, 360 Treasury Systems, Twitter, Research Gate or VMware and within companies that are using information technology extensively such as the BMW Group, Deutsche Bank, KPMG, or Uber. Some graduates founded their own companies like Deep Web Solutions GmbH, Take Off Labs, or techOS GmbH.
Or continue your education at a leading university
Past graduates have also chosen to continue their education by enrolling in graduate programs at other German universities such as the RWTH Aachen, the Technical University Berlin, or the Technical University München; at other European universities such as the University of Amsterdam, the University of Cambridge, EPFL Lausanne, the University College London, the University of Oxford, or ETH Zürich; or at international universities such as the Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, or the University of Montreal.
We help you plan and start your individual career path
The career services center (CSC) and the Constructor alumni office help students in their career development. The CSC provides students with high-quality training and coaching in CV creation, cover letter formulation, interview preparation, effective presenting, business etiquette and employer research as well as in many other aspects, thus helping students identify and follow up rewarding careers after their time at Constructor University. Furthermore, the alumni office helps students establish a long-lasting and worldwide network which comes in handy when exploring job options in academia, industry, and elsewhere.
Career services center
Today’s business world requires disciplinary knowledge from graduates as well as the ability to apply this knowledge. Career-related services at Constructor University provide information, counseling and training, networks, and events. Constructor University’s students participate in training on project management, business communication, job interview skills, and more. Digital job and internship portfolios help students to prepare for their careers.
Alumni association
Studying at Constructor University gives you connections – often for your whole life.
The Alumni Association E.V. was founded in 2004 by the first generation of graduates. Since then, around 4,500 students have obtained their degrees from this University.
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Curriculum
The undergraduate program at Constructor University is a three-year, 180-credit-point program designed to prepare students for a wide range of career paths.
Throughout this 3-year full-time program taught in English, students will learn how to analyze and interpret large data sets, design, and develop software applications, and solve complex problems using data-driven approaches. Students will also gain a strong foundation in computer science, programming, and related disciplines such as mathematics and statistics.
The “4C Model” is the program's backbone, with disciplinary content grouped into three themes according to study years: CHOICE-CORE-CAREER. Additionally, the “CONSTRUCTOR Track”, an integral part of the program, runs parallel throughout the program. It provides students with multidisciplinary content and essential skills such as argumentation, data visualization, societal engagement, and communication.
The curriculum allows students to tailor their education to their goals and to explore different fields of study, with the flexibility to change their major within the first year. Moreover, the programs include a mandatory internship and a study-abroad opportunity in the fifth semester to provide students with hands-on experience and a global perspective.
Study program structure
Year 1
The first study year is characterized by a broad offer in disciplinary education that builds on and extends the students’ entrance qualification. CS Students select introductory modules with a total of 45 credit points from the CHOICE area of various study programs, of which 15-30 credit points will be from their intended major.
Students can still change to another major at the beginning of the second year of studies if they have taken the corresponding modules of the study program in the first year of studies.
CS students take the following discipline-specific CHOICE Modules (30 credit points) in their first year of study:
- CHOICE Module: Programming in C and C++ (7.5 credit points)
- CHOICE Module: Algorithms and Data Structures (7.5 credit points)
- CHOICE Module: Introduction to Computer Science (7.5 credit points)
- CHOICE Module: Introduction to Robotics and Intelligent Systems (7.5 credit points)
The first two modules, Programming in C and C++ and Algorithms and Data Structures, introduce students to imperative and object-oriented programming and basic algorithms and data structures. The Introduction to Computer Science module discusses abstract and concrete notions of computing machines and algorithms and the representation of information. Students are also exposed to a purely functional programming language. The Introduction to Robotics and Intelligent Systems module discusses the interaction of computers with the physical world and lays the foundation for intelligent systems.
Students can select the remaining CHOICE modules (15 credit points) in the first year of studies according to interest and allow a change of major up until the beginning of the second year when the major choice becomes fixed.
Year 2
In their second year, students take modules totaling 45 credit points from in-depth, discipline-specific CORE modules. These modules aim to extend the students' critical understanding of their major's key theories, principles, and methods at the current state of knowledge and best practice.
CS students take 30 credit points from the following CORE modules:
- CORE Module: Databases and Web Services (7.5 credit points)
- CORE Module: Software Engineering (7.5 credit points)
- CORE Module: Operating Systems (7.5 credit points)
- CORE Module: Automata, Computability, and Complexity (7.5 credit points)
Students decide to complement their studies by taking the discipline-specific mandatory elective CORE modules (15 credit points):
- CORE Module: Computer Networks (5 credit points)
- CORE Module: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Computer Science (2.5 credit points)
- CORE Module: Secure and Dependable Systems (5 credit points)
- CORE Module: Academic Skills in Computer Science (2.5 credit points)
Or substitute these modules with CORE modules from a second field of studies with the aim to pursue a minor.
Year 3
Students prepare and make decisions for their careers after graduation during their third year. In addition, students take a mandatory summer internship to explore available choices fitting individual interests and gain professional experience.
The 5th semester also opens a mobility window for comprehensive study-abroad options. Finally, the 6th semester is dedicated to fostering students' research experience by involving them in an extended Bachelor thesis project.
CS students take 15 credit points from major-specific and major-related advanced Specialization modules to consolidate their knowledge of the current state of research in areas of their choice.
CS students can choose from the following Specialization Modules:
- Specialization: Computer Graphics (5 credit points)
- Specialization: Human-Computer Interaction (5 credit points)
- Specialization: Image Processing (5 credit points)
- Specialization: Distributed Algorithms (5 credit points)
- Specialization: Parallel and Distributed Computing (5 credit points)
- Specialization: Web Application Development (5 credit points)
- CORE: Artificial Intelligence (5 credit points)
- CORE: Robotics (5 credit points)
- CORE: Machine Learning (5 credit points)
- CORE: Computer Vision (5 credit points)
- Specialization: Digital Design (5 credit points)
- CORE: Information Theory (5 credit points)
Internship / Start-up and career skills module
As part of Constructor University's commitment to student employability, all students are required to participate in a mandatory two-month internship of 15 credit points that will usually be completed during the summer between the second and third year of study. It provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a professional setting, allowing them to apply their knowledge and understanding to a professional context, reflect on the relevance of their major to employment and society, and gain professional guidance. As an alternative to the full-time internship, students interested in setting up their own company can apply for a start-up option to focus on the development of their business plan.
Constructor University Track
The Constructor University Track is a unique and integral component of Constructor University's educational concept, running parallel to the disciplinary modules throughout all years of study. It reflects the university's dedication to providing in-depth training in scientific methods, promotes an interdisciplinary approach, raises awareness of global challenges and societal responsibility, improves employability, and equips students with additional skills that are desirable in the general field of study. It also includes (German) language and culture modules.
Methods and Skills modules
These modules provide students with the tools to acquire and improve essential skills such as mathematics, statistics, programming, data handling, presentation, academic writing, and scientific and experimental skills. All students are required to take 20 credit points in the Methods/Skills area to develop and expand these skills which are crucial for their academic and professional growth.
CS students take the following Methods modules:
- Methods: Calculus and Linear Algebra I (5 credit points)
- Methods: Calculus and Linear Algebra II (5 credit points)
- Methods: Probability and Random Processes (5 credit points)
For the remaining 5 credit points CS students can choose between the Methods modules*:
- Methods: Numerical Methods (5 credit points)
and the Mathematics CORE module:
- CORE Module: Discrete Mathematics (5 credit points)
*Students who take a minor in Mathematics have to choose Numerical Methods.
Big Questions modules
The modules of the Big Questions area intend to broaden the students’ horizons with applied problem-solving between and beyond the disciplines. The offerings comprise problem-solving-oriented modules that tackle global challenges from the perspectives of different disciplinary backgrounds and that allow, in particular, a reflection of the acquired disciplinary knowledge in economic, societal, technological, and/or ecological contexts.
CS students select 2-4 modules (10 credit points) from a broad portfolio of Big Questions modules.
Community Impact Project
In their 5th semester, students must take a 5 credit points Community Impact Project (CIP) module. Students engage in on-campus or off-campus activities that challenge their social responsibility, i.e., they typically work on major-related projects that make a difference in the community life on campus, in its neighborhood, in Bremen, or on a cross-regional level.
Language modules
Constructor University supports its students in developing language skills by offering a range of language modules at various proficiency levels. A special emphasis is placed on fostering German language skills for international students, as they are a vital prerequisite for non-native speakers to learn about, explore, and eventually integrate into the host country and its professional environment. All students are required to take four language courses during the first and second years.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Education is a substantial investment in your future, at Constructor University we strive to make it an affordable reality for students from across the world. Therefore, we offer students personalized financing offers to help cover their tuition fees. They consist of one or more types of financial support in the form of scholarships and/or grants and tuition deferrals. You only start repaying the deferred tuition fees once you successfully entered the job market. That way you can focus completely on your studies. We are convinced that a Constructor University education will form the perfect foundation for your future career – that is why we are happy to invest in you.
Scholarships
- All students are considered for an academic achievement scholarship based on their school grade point average (GPA). EU and EFTA students are eligible for a minimum guaranteed scholarship of € 4.000.
Academic Achievement Scholarships (per academic year)
€ 4.000 (Minimum guaranteed amount for EU and EFTA students)
€ 6.000
€ 8.000 (Maximum scholarship amount irrespective of nationality) - The number of these scholarships is not limited and no separate application is required.
- Students are informed about their scholarship amount immediately following admission.
Tuition Deferral Program
In cooperation with our partner Brain Capital
- Deferral of tuition fees is calculated automatically and available to you shortly after admission.
- You decide whether you want to take advantage of this personalized financing option.
- Granted independently of your financial situation.
- Flexible repayment plan based on your future income and personal circumstances.
Apply for need-based aid
In addition to our academic achievement scholarships and our tuition deferral program, students can apply for our personalized, need-based financial aid program.
- The amount of the grant (need-based discount) is determined based on your and your family’s financial situation
- The amount of the grant does not need to be repaid.
Our Student Financial Services team is happy to assist you!
External financing options
These scholarships are not administered by Constructor University Bremen. For further information about the requirements and the application process, please contact the appropriate institution directly.
External Scholarships and Stipends
- We have compiled a list of German foundations that offer scholarships and stipends to national and international students: listing of External Scholarships and Stipends
- DAAD Scholarship Database
- MyStipendium.de: Search engine to help you find the stipend which matches your profile
- Elternkompass: Beratung und Hilfe bei der Suche nach einem geeigneten Stipendium (German students only!)
- MLP Stipendienprogramm – für MINT-Studenten ab dem 3. Fachsemester
Student Loans
- BAföG: Grants and student loans given to German students based on their family’s financial situation.
- KfW-Studienkredit: The student loan of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) is the most popular student loan among our German students.
- studienkredit.de: Here you will find more information regarding educational loans in Germany.