Angewandte Informatik
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Angewandte Informatik (B.Sc.) at HAW Hamburg prepares you for real-world software and IT system development by focusing on the technology behind everyday applications as well as the teams and engineering processes needed to build systems that reliably work.
In addition to core foundations such as programming, databases, theoretical computer science, and computer architecture, the degree includes deeper topics including software engineering, distributed systems, IT security, information systems architecture, and project work that supports applied specialisations.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Mathematical Foundations and core Informatics concepts to build the technical base for programming and algorithmic thinking
- Programming Methodology I and Programming Technology to learn structured programming, implementation, and practice-based skills
- Logic and Computability and Automata and Formal Languages to strengthen theoretical foundations for computing
- Databases and Programming Methodology II to develop data and software construction competencies early in the degree
- Graph-theoretical concepts and algorithms plus Algorithms and Data Structures to improve efficiency and correctness in program design
- Software Engineering I and Software Engineering II to cover systematic development approaches across projects and exercises
- Operating Systems and Intelligent Systems to connect systems-level understanding with applied intelligence use cases
- Computer Networks and Distributed Systems to prepare you for real-world connected and distributed IT environments
- Business Administration II alongside these technical modules to support professional decision-making in IT projects
- Information Systems Architecture and Distributed Systems to expand system design skills for larger applications
- IT Security to focus on protection concepts and secure implementation for modern systems
- Seminar module to develop topic-based academic work skills such as independent research and presentation
- Bachelor Thesis to apply and consolidate your knowledge in a final project-level work
Curriculum
Bachelor-Studiengang Angewandte Informatik (Version vom 21.01.2021 für die Prüfungs- und Studienordnung vom 21.01.2021). CP/Leistungspunkte sind Leistungspunkte; semester totals are calculated from the module CP values shown in the official Modulhandbuch.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Pflichtmodule | Diskrete Mathematik | 6 | 30 |
| Grundlagen der Informatik | 6 | |||
| Programmiermethodik I | 6 | |||
| Programmertechnik | 6 | |||
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Pflichtmodule | Logik und Berechenbarkeit | 6 | 30 |
| Automatentheorie und Formale Sprachen | 6 | |||
| Datenbanken | 6 | |||
| Programmiermethodik II | 6 | |||
| Rechnerstrukturen und maschinennahe Programmierung | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Pflichtmodule | Graphentheoretische Konzepte und Algorithmen | 6 | 30 |
| Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen | 6 | |||
| Software Engineering I | 6 | |||
| Betriebssysteme | 6 | |||
| Data Science | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Pflichtmodule | Künstliche Intelligenz | 6 | 24 |
| Software Engineering II | 6 | |||
| Rechnernetze | 6 | |||
| Englisch | 3 | |||
| Ethik | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Pflicht- und Wahlpflichtmodule | Projekt | 9 | 24 |
| Seminar | 3 | |||
| Softwarearchitektur | 6 | |||
| Verteilte Systeme | 6 | |||
| Semester 6 | Pflicht- und Bachelorarbeit | IT-Sicherheit | 6 | 33 |
| Bachelorarbeit | 12 | |||
| Wahlpflichtfach I, II und III | 12 | |||
| Gesellschaftswissenschaften | 3 | |||
| Total | Pflichtfächer, Wahlpflichtfächer und Bachelorarbeit | 171 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You train the technical fundamentals plus software engineering methods needed for entry-level roles building and maintaining real IT systems.
- By combining core computing topics with Software Engineering I and Software Engineering II, you learn workflows employers expect for structured development and team-based delivery.
- Your preparation across operating systems, networks, and distributed systems helps you qualify for roles in backend development, system engineering, and platform-oriented teams.
- The dedicated focus on IT Security supports job readiness for security-aware development and security engineering responsibilities.
- The degree supports practical, job-relevant skill-building through the project and thesis-oriented final phase, so you graduate with concrete experience to explain in interviews.
Employability rate
In Germany, graduates in applied computer science and related software/IT roles typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting strong demand for qualified IT specialists across sectors.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook for graduates who can demonstrate practical development and systems skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (foreign) | International applicants can apply directly to HAW Hamburg if their higher education entrance qualification is eligible for direct application. Otherwise, applicants need their certificate(s) recognised before applying, and the university may require preliminary review documentation (VPD) for certain qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate (IB). |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution (Winter semester 2026/27): 397.00 EUR including semester ticket for public transport and other student contributions. |
Proof of financial resources
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 |
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| 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) |
📝 How to Apply
Confirm your higher-education entrance qualification
Check whether your school-leaving qualification or higher education entrance qualification can be used for direct application to HAW Hamburg. If your certificate requires recognition first, complete that step before submitting your degree application. If you hold the International Baccalaureate (IB), the university indicates that you also need preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. Start early, because recognition or preliminary reviews can take time.
Prepare language documentation (if required for your application)
Use the official HAW Hamburg English-language certificate options listed for applications. If your eligibility case is based on English-medium study or other accepted proof types, ensure you have the required official confirmation/transcript. If you are submitting test results, make sure the test type matches the options HAW Hamburg accepts. Keep your language proof ready for upload in the online application.
Submit your online application during the published window
Submit your bachelor application online during the programme’s published application period. Upload the required documents in the requested format and ensure your personal and academic documents match what you submitted. Pay any required application fee (if published on the application portal for your case) before the deadline. After submission, monitor any requests for additional documents or clarifications from the university.