Computer Science & Digital Technologies (B.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Bachelor’s programme Computer Science & Digital Technologies (B.Sc.) at FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige combines fundamental computer science with practical applications in modern IT environments.
You study full-time on campus in Essen, and the programme is taught entirely in English, leading to the academic degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with 180 ECTS.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Time & Self-Management & Resilience and Project Management to build study and work habits
- Core foundations for software and math: Programming, Mathematics for Computer Science, and Calculus & Numerical Methods
- Business and communication modules: International Business Management, Business Communication Skills, and Academic Writing & Research Skills – Business Information Systems
- Establish IT infrastructure and early innovation topics via IT Infrastructure and Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Security, data, and systems foundations: Cyber Security & Data Protection, Operating Systems, and Database Management
- Practical data and quantitative project work: Quantitative Project: Data Literacy
- Knowledge and information management with AI-based technologies: Applied Knowledge & Information Management
- Technical computing and delivery components: Data Structures & Algorithms, Networks, and Web Technologies
- Advanced computing and AI: Theoretical Computer Science and AI
- Intercultural and crisis perspectives for global digital roles: Intercultural Competence and Crisis Management
- Career-focused preparation: Career Coaching
- Final research and completion: Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium/Defence, plus Bachelor Thesis – Methods & Tools
Curriculum
180 ECTS Bachelor’s degree structured across six semesters, combining core computer science with business, communications, security, data, networks, web technologies, AI, and a bachelor thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core introductory modules | Time & Self-Management & Resilience | 6 | 32 |
| International Business Management | 6 | |||
| Mathematics for Computer Science | 7 | |||
| Programming | 7 | |||
| Project Management | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Business communication and technical foundations | Business Communication Skills | 6 | 32 |
| Academic Writing & Research Skills - Business Information Systems | 6 | |||
| Calculus & Numerical Methods | 7 | |||
| IT Infrastructure | 7 | |||
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Security, operating systems, databases, and data project | Business Psychology | 6 | 32 |
| Cyber Security & Data Protection | 6 | |||
| Operating Systems | 7 | |||
| Database Management | 7 | |||
| Quantitative Project: Data Literacy | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Applied information management, algorithms, networks, and web technologies | Applied Knowledge & Information Management | 6 | 32 |
| Data Structures & Algorithms | 6 | |||
| Networks | 7 | |||
| Web Technologies | 7 | |||
| Sustainable Transformation & Change | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | Advanced theoretical computing and AI, plus methods for the bachelor thesis | Intercultural Competence | 6 | 32 |
| Crisis Management | 6 | |||
| Theoretical Computer Science | 7 | |||
| AI | 7 | |||
| Bachelor Thesis - Methods & Tools | 6 | |||
| Semester 6 | Career coaching and final thesis completion | Career Coaching | 6 | 20 |
| Bachelor`s Thesis and Colloquium/Defence | 14 | |||
| Total | All modules across six semesters plus Bachelor’s Thesis and Colloquium/Defence | 180 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready capabilities for roles such as Software Developer and IT Consultant in modern digital environments.
- The program builds practical competence across cybersecurity, data protection, and IT infrastructure, supporting your path to roles like Cybersecurity Analyst and IT Infrastructure Manager.
- You develop applied AI and data literacy skills you can use for data- and AI-focused work such as AI Engineer and Data Scientist.
- With modules covering project management and agile ways of working, you are prepared for IT project and delivery responsibilities such as IT Project Manager.
- Because you also learn business communication, research skills, and information management, you can bridge technical work with stakeholder needs as you progress into leadership roles.
Employability rate
Computer Science and Digital Technologies graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 90% and an unemployment rate of about 10%, reflecting continued hiring demand for software, cybersecurity, and data/AI specialists.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in Germany’s IT and digital transformation sectors.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification | International applicants must hold a university entrance qualification and provide an authenticated copy of the general university entrance qualification certificate and their school-leaving certificate or high school diploma. |
| Applicants without direct recognition (preparation route) | If your school qualification is not directly recognised for admission in Germany, you can take the FOM eight-week preparation course. After completing the preparation and passing the entrance exam, you become eligible for admission to the full-time Bachelor programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and IT | Direct match | Programme entry depends on the university entrance qualification and the admission assessment route, plus B2 English proof for international applicants. |
| Mathematics and quantitative subjects | Strongly relevant | Mathematics-related content is included in the programme; admission is still assessed through the official FOM admission route and English language requirements. |
Language requirements
For this B.Sc. programme, international applicants need English language skills at least B2 level (CEFR). FOM accepts specific test scores and also an official Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter confirming that your previous studies were conducted in English.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TestAS or FOM entrance examination | conditional | TestAS may be used as part of the admission requirements. If you do not have TestAS, you can take part in the FOM entrance examination preparation route (online examination or within the preparation course). |
FOM states that admission applicants must meet TestAS criteria where TestAS is used as the admission assessment.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total fee | EUR 27500 / total program | Total fee: € 27,500 (including examination fee and immatriculation fee). Fee structure: 1st instalment (Deposit fee) € 500; 2nd instalment € 12,300 before the 1st semester; 3rd instalment € 7,350 before the 3rd semester; 4th instalment € 7,350 before the 5th semester. |
| Deposit fee | EUR 500 / one time | 1st instalment (Deposit fee): € 500 (paid after receiving the invoice to secure the admission). |
Proof of financial resources
Germany generally requires proof of sufficient financial means for your student visa. FOM’s International Office also supports international students with visa-related documents, including confirmations of tuition payments, after you complete the required tuition payment steps.
- Book a Germany student visa appointment with a financial proof document package as required by the German authorities (blocked account is commonly used).
- Prepare to submit a blocked account document and visa declarations as required for the visa process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
|---|
| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS provides scholarships for selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany for eligible applicants from developing countries. This scheme is only applicable if the applicant applies to a DAAD-listed EPOS programme that includes the relevant degree level and course eligibility. |
📝 How to Apply
Register your application and choose the semester
International applicants must register their personal data and educational background in the FOM application form. You should indicate the semester you are applying for so the International Office can process your request correctly. Ensure your name is entered exactly as on your passport.
Prepare your documents as certified copies
For the application registration, you need an authenticated copy of your general university entrance qualification and school-leaving diploma or high school diploma, plus your CV. You also must submit proof of sufficient English language skills at least B2 level, or an MOI letter if your prior education was conducted in English. If your original documents are not in German or English, you must provide certified translations.
Submit the signed application and documents by email
After completing your form and gathering the required certified documents, send the completed and signed application form together with the documents by email to the International Office at [email protected]. Use PDF files and name them as requested in the programme instructions. After FOM receives your documents, they begin processing your application and may request missing documents.
Take the admission assessment route (TestAS or FOM entrance exam pathway)
The programme page states that admission assessment includes TestAS or a FOM entrance examination (online examination or within an eight-week preparation course). If you do not have TestAS, FOM states you can still prepare through the FOM route and take the entrance exam to become eligible for admission. Follow the instructions provided by FOM during the document review stage.