European Computer Science
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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European Computer Science at HAW Hamburg is a Bachelor’s degree course designed to combine solid IT training with targeted language study and intercultural experience in another European country. Students spend a year at a partner institution in Europe, which usually enables them to gain an additional European degree qualification.
The programme provides an “international view” of computer science, supported by structured study blocks covering key fundamentals and technical skills, plus language and project-based components. This structure is intended to prepare you for success in modern IT environments that work with diverse teams and European contexts.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Mathematics foundations and fundamentals of technical informatics
- Programming methodology and programming technology (PM1, PT)
- Automata and formal languages (AF) and data structures and algorithms (AD)
- Database foundations (DB) and system-close programming fundamentals (GS)
- Linear algebra and analysis (AA)
- Software engineering I (SE1), operating systems (BS), and networks (RN)
- Signal theory and control engineering (SR) and embedded system engineering (ESE)
- Business fundamentals (BW), distributed systems (VS), and elective modules (Wahlpflichtmodule WP1–WP4)
- Study at a partner university in Europe during the 5th and 6th semesters
- Select a study direction (specialisation) associated with the partner university
- Bachelor thesis (Bachelorarbeit) in the 6th semester
- Project work (Projekt) and seminar modules tied to the study structure
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | MG Grundlagen der Mathematik | |||
| GT Grundlagen der Technischen Informatik | ||||
| PM1 Programmiermethodik I | ||||
| PT Programmiertechnik | ||||
| AF Automaten und Formale Sprachen | ||||
| Semester 2 | PM2 Programmiermethodik II | |||
| DB Datenbanken | ||||
| GS Grundlagen des Systemnahen Programmierens | ||||
| AA Analysis und Lineare Algebra | ||||
| AD Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen | ||||
| Semester 3 | SE1 Software Engineering I | |||
| BS Betriebssysteme | ||||
| SR Signaltheorie und Regelungstechnik | ||||
| ESE Embedded System Engineering | ||||
| RN Rechnernetze | ||||
| Semester 4 | BW Betriebswirtschaft | |||
| VS Verteilte Systeme | ||||
| GW1 - GW5 Gesellschaftswissenschaften 1 - 5 | ||||
| WP1 – WP4 Wahlpflichtmodul 1 - 4 | ||||
| PO Projekt | ||||
| TIS Seminar | ||||
| Sprachen 1 - 4 (SP1 - SP4) | 12 | |||
| Studienarbeit (ST) | 2 |
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Science in European Computer Science that combines solid core IT knowledge with the ability to work effectively in international settings.
- The programme covers practical and technical foundations such as programming, databases, operating systems, computer networks, embedded systems, and distributed systems, helping you qualify for software engineering and systems roles.
- By studying a full year at a partner university in Europe, you build experience working with diverse teams and project-style learning that you can demonstrate in job applications.
- Elective courses (Wahlpflichtmodule WP1 to WP4) let you align your skills with the specialisation direction you choose, supporting clearer career focus when you enter the job market.
- Project-based learning and the bachelor thesis help you develop work methods and evidence of independent technical achievement that employers in IT and engineering environments look for.
- The combination of technical competence and international academic experience strengthens your readiness for roles that involve cross-border collaboration and modern software/system development.
Employability rate
Graduates of computer science and related IT programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting strong hiring demand for software and systems skills.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in Germany’s IT and technology labour market.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification | International applicants must hold a recognised higher education entrance qualification equivalent to German eligibility for university study. The exact equivalency is assessed based on the student’s foreign qualification documents. |
| English language proficiency | International applicants must demonstrate the English language level required by the programme’s admissions and selection regulations. HAW Hamburg accepts approved certificates and/or equivalent proof as described in the general English-language admissions regulations. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | Direct match | No specific additional matching rule for foreign degrees is stated on the programme module sources extracted here; admission is based on recognition of foreign educational qualifications and the programme’s English-language requirement. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme’s English-language proficiency requirement specified by HAW Hamburg’s course-specific admissions regulations. Where the programme specifies at least a C1-level equivalent, HAW Hamburg accepts specific standardised English certificates or other documented proof.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution for winter semester 2026/27: €397,00 (incl. Studierendenwerk, Students' Union, semester ticket, and administrative fee). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are responsible for proving they can cover living costs and study-related expenses in Germany. Follow the German residence-visa financial requirements and submit the documents requested by the competent German authority for the purpose of study.
- Proof of sufficient funds for residence in Germany (financial requirements for student visa/residence permit, as requested by the German authorities)
- Any additional cost information published by HAW Hamburg for semester contribution and living expenses
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - 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 | October - 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 |
📝 How to Apply
Review international admissions requirements
Check the programme’s requirements for international applicants and confirm that your foreign school-leaving qualification or prior degree is eligible for admission. Ensure you also meet the programme’s English-language requirement using an accepted certificate or equivalent proof. If you are unsure about document equivalence, prepare your qualification documents early so you can resolve questions in time for the deadline.
Complete the online application in myHAW during the published window
Submit your application through HAW Hamburg’s online application process. Upload the required documents as requested by the application portal and ensure the information matches your official certificates and transcripts. Pay any application-related fee if the programme/application portal requires it before the deadline.
Submit remaining documents and accept the offer if admitted
If you receive an offer of admission, follow the instructions in myHAW to accept it within the stated deadline. After accepting, submit the accompanying documents in the format and timeframe required by HAW Hamburg. Also complete payment of the semester contribution by bank transfer as instructed.