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266 Best Computer Science & IT Programs in Germany

There are 266 Computer Science & IT programs in Germany, spread across 85 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Technical University of Munich, Heidelberg University and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.

49Bachelor's Degree
UH Universität Hannover logo
QS World #433 #28 in Germany Germany

Informatik

Universität Hannover — The Bachelor's degree in Informatik at Universität Hannover provides a comprehensive foundation in computer science, covering essential concepts, theories, and applicatio...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Computer Science & IT
50Master's Degree
UB Universität Bayreuth logo
QS World #448 #30 in Germany Germany

Angewandte Informatik

Universität Bayreuth — The Master's Degree in Angewandte Informatik at Universität Bayreuth provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the field of applied computer science. Thi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
51Master's Degree
UB Universität Bayreuth logo
QS World #448 #30 in Germany Germany

Informatik

Universität Bayreuth — The Master's Degree in Informatik at Universität Bayreuth is designed to equip students with advanced computational skills and a deep understanding of theoretical concept...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
52Bachelor's Degree
UB Universität Bayreuth logo
QS World #448 #30 in Germany Germany

Wirtschaftsinformatik

Universität Bayreuth — The Bachelor’s degree program in Wirtschaftsinformatik at Universität Bayreuth equips students with a profound understanding of the intersection between business and info...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
56Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg logo
QS World #487 #34 in Germany Germany

Angewandte Informatik

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg — The Master's Degree in Angewandte Informatik (Applied Computer Science) at Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg is designed to equip students with a comprehensive...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
57Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg logo
QS World #487 #34 in Germany Germany

Geoinformatik

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg — The Master's Degree in Geoinformatik at Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of geoinformatics, fo...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
58Bachelor's Degree
TU Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg logo
QS World #487 #34 in Germany Germany

Geoinformatik und Geophysik

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg — The Bachelor's degree in Geoinformatik und Geophysik at Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg provides students with a comprehensive understanding of geosciences,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
59Bachelor's Degree
FU Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena logo
QS World #526 #36 in Germany Germany

Angewandte Informatik

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena — The Bachelor's Degree in Applied Computer Science at Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
60Bachelor's Degree
FU Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena logo
QS World #526 #36 in Germany Germany

Bioinformatik

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena — The Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics at Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena provides a robust foundation in both computational techniques and biological sciences. This...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
61Bachelor's Degree
FU Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena logo
QS World #526 #36 in Germany Germany

Informatik

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena — The Bachelor's Degree in Informatik at Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena provides students with a comprehensive foundation in computer science. The curriculum covers va...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
62Master's Degree
JW Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main logo
#39 in Germany Germany

AI and Digital Technology in Learning and Instruction

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main — The Master's degree in AI and Digital Technology in Learning and Instruction at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main offers a comprehensive exploration of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Winter semesterIntake
Computer Science & IT
63Master's Degree
HU Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf logo
#41 in Germany Germany

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf — The Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf prepares students to meet the growing demands of the digital worl...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
64Bachelor's Degree
HU Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf logo
#41 in Germany Germany

Informatik

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf — The Bachelor's Degree in Informatik at Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf provides a comprehensive foundation in computer science, combining theoretical knowledge with...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
65Master's Degree
UU Universität Ulm logo
#44 in Germany Germany

Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries

Universität Ulm — Overview of the CourseThe Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries at Universität Ulm is designed for students who seek to deepen their underst...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
Nächstes Sommersemester, Nächstes WintersemesterIntake
Computer Science & IT
66Master's Degree
UL Universität Leipzig logo
#46 in Germany Germany

Bioinformatik

Universität Leipzig — The Master's degree in Bioinformatics at Universität Leipzig offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between biology and computational sciences. This progr...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
67Master's Degree
UL Universität Leipzig logo
#46 in Germany Germany

Digital Humanities

Universität Leipzig — The Master's Degree in Digital Humanities at Universität Leipzig is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intersection of techno...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
68Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Dortmund logo
#50 in Germany Germany

Angewandte Informatik

Technische Universität Dortmund — The Master's degree in Angewandte Informatik at Technische Universität Dortmund provides a comprehensive education in applied computer science, focusing on both theoretic...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Wintersemester, SommersemesterIntake
Computer Science & IT
69Master's Degree
UR Universität Rostock logo
#53 in Germany Germany

Computer Science International

Universität Rostock — The Master's in Computer Science International at Universität Rostock offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in t...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
70Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig logo
#54 in Germany Germany

Artificial Intelligence for Molecular Sciences

Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig — The Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence for Molecular Sciences at Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig is an innovative program designed to equ...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Computer Science & IT
71Master's Degree
EU Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald logo
#57 in Germany Germany

Data Science

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald — The Master's degree in Data Science at Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skills an...

Master's DegreeLevel
nullDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Computer Science & IT
72Bachelor's Degree
EU Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald logo
#57 in Germany Germany

Mathematik mit Informatik

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald — Der Bachelorstudiengang Mathematik mit Informatik an der Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung in beiden Disziplinen. Dieser interdi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
nullDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Computer Science & IT

How these courses are ranked

14 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #22 (Technical University of Munich) to #526 (Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 11 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 160 bachelor's, 103 master's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 96% are full-time and 5 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (76% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Computer Science & IT?

Technical University of Munich (QS World #22), Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science & IT in Germany?

Of those with published fees, Technical University of Munich is the least expensive at about USD 1,500 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 76% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Computer Science & IT online with a university in Germany?

5 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Germany?

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, with 17, ahead of Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (11).

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