Psychologie & Künstliche Intelligenz (B.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Psychologie & Künstliche Intelligenz (B.Sc.) at FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige is designed for students who want to study alongside a job, training, or professional commitments, focusing on the interface between psychology, business, and technology. The program combines psychological foundations such as perception, thinking, and behavior with modern AI technologies like Machine Learning, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn.
You build competencies in data analysis, UX design, ethics, decision-making, and project and change management, and you apply AI-supported tools in real business processes. The study volume is 180 ECTS points and the degree can typically be started either in the summer semester (March) or the winter semester (September), with the program language stated as German.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build psychological fundamentals such as Wahrnehmung (perception), Denken (thinking), and Verhalten (behavior) as the basis for user-centered AI.
- Learn data analysis concepts that connect psychology use-cases with AI technology approaches.
- Start applying AI foundations through practical, company-context learning formats.
- Combine psychology and modern AI technologies such as Machine Learning, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn.
- Develop skills in UX Design and user-oriented decision-making for AI systems.
- Cover ethics and evaluation topics to critically assess applicability and effectiveness in real organizational processes.
- Train project and change management capabilities together with AI-supported tools used in real business workflows.
- Consolidate knowledge across psychology, AI, and decision-making for practical implementation contexts.
- Complete final assessments connected to the bachelor programme’s overall 180 ECTS-Punkte workload.
- Prepare for the transition to the next career step and an optional subsequent Master’s degree.
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a bachelor degree that combines psychology and AI, preparing you for roles at the intersection of UX Research, user-centered product development, and AI-supported decision-making.
- You build practical AI skills alongside psychological concepts, which supports job-ready capabilities in data analysis, AI tool application, and technology-supported change projects.
- You strengthen ethics and evaluation-oriented thinking, helping you work responsibly on AI use-cases such as assessment, selection, and improvement processes in organizations.
- You develop project and change-management competence that is relevant for implementation work in real company workflows rather than only theory.
- You receive a state-recognized and internationally recognized Bachelor of Science qualification, giving you a solid foundation for next career moves in Germany and abroad.
- You can position yourself for progression into specialist or leadership paths through the program’s focus on combining user needs, AI systems, and organizational application.
Employability rate
Graduates of psychology and AI-related bachelor programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for applied AI and user-centered skills as well as the need for job-market alignment.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable outlook with practical opportunities especially in organizations adopting data-driven and AI-supported workflows.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification or equivalent | International applicants can apply with a school-leaving qualification; FOM also states that studying is possible without a traditional Abitur through alternative routes such as a completed vocational training plus relevant work experience or an advanced qualification. |
| Professional experience requirement (alternative access route) | If you apply without Abitur, FOM states that you must currently be working and provides example pathways such as completed vocational training followed by at least three years of work experience, or an advanced qualification such as Fachwirt or Meister. |
Language requirements
The program language is German. For international applicants, you may need to demonstrate sufficient German language skills as required for admission and study at FOM; if your previous degree was taught in English, a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter may be accepted by FOM for English-language admission checks.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15830 / total program | Total tuition fee: 15,830 Euro (paid in 42 monthly instalments of 365 Euro). |
| Exam fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of 500 Euro (due at the end of the programme). |
Proof of financial resources
For German student visa purposes, you must be able to show sufficient financial resources. FOM International also references the blocked account requirement as part of preparing your stay in Germany.
- Blocked account for Germany (amount depends on the visa authority/embassy requirements)
- Travel health insurance and public health insurance during your stay in Germany
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | October 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports participants from developing countries to study development-related postgraduate courses in Germany at selected universities. This scheme is for postgraduate study (typically master’s), so it is not a guaranteed match for a bachelor programme; applicants should verify eligibility and whether the programme level and course selection allow their intended study plan. |
📝 How to Apply
Register your application and choose the semester
Register your personal data and educational background using FOM’s application process, and make sure you indicate the semester you are applying for. If any required documents are missing, FOM notifies you to provide them as soon as possible. Start early so you have time to collect certified copies and any additional evidence needed for your case.
Prepare certified documents and submit them
Submit all required documents as certified copies as part of completing your registration. Follow the instructions provided by FOM for the correct document format and ensure your passport and academic proof are included. If your language evidence or academic documentation requires certification, prepare this before submission.
Send the completed application package to FOM (international process)
After you complete the registration form, send the completed and signed application form and required documents by email to the address indicated by FOM International. After FOM receives your documents, they start processing your application. You will generally receive feedback within 24 hours on working days after submitting your registration documents.