Bachelor in Computer Science

No matter which study model you choose: In our module-based teaching with lectures and exercises/labs, all students study from Monday to Friday and graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. The computer science course is designed as an attendance-based course with a proportion of self-study.

Full-time study in four-five days

On the full-time Bachelor's degree course in Computer Science, you will usually complete your degree within 6 semesters. Depending on the modules you choose, you study four to five days a week in class.

Part-time study on three days (part-time 3 model)

Part-time study at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences allows you to organize your studies flexibly. The sample study plans are designed so that you study three days a week. Two days of the week are available for work, childcare obligations, etc. You are also free to flexibly take more or fewer modules and adapt the workload to your individual needs. You complete the part-time degree in computer science after eight semesters.

Good to know: You can switch between part-time and full-time study at the end of each semester.

Part-time study on two days (part-time 2 model)

Do you already have good prior knowledge of computer science, are you in employment and are therefore unable to be present three days a week? Then the «part-time study on two days» model gives you the opportunity to reduce your attendance in the «Software Engineering» specialization to two days per week. This leaves you three days a week for your career.

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Whether it's student advice or learning support: we are there for you in your everyday life during your Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences. Would you like to help shape teaching? Get involved in the student council or apply for a part-time position in one of our institutes.

Student Advisory Service

In each semester of your Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, you will discuss your progress to date and which modules you will tackle in the coming semester with your student advisor. The student advisor will answer your questions and help you make important decisions for the further course of your computer science studies at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

Tutorial sessions

Regular tutoring sessions will support you in the computer science and mathematics modules of the first semester of your Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences. Advanced students support younger students in their studies and thus deepen their knowledge according to the motto «learning through teaching».

Student representatives

The student representatives represent the interests of students on the Computer Science degree programme at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences vis-à-vis the university and external organizations. The student representatives meet regularly with the head of degree program and the students of the Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences. They take part in the annual degree program conference together with all lecturers and professors.

Learning support

Would you like to develop your learning behavior and prepare for upcoming exams in a targeted and stress-free manner? Then the «Learning Support» workshop is the right place for you. In this three-part course, you will learn methods for dealing with anxiety and stress in the learning process, reflect critically on your own learning behavior and develop individual learning strategies. We will show you ways of taking notes in class and preparing for exams and support you in your learning planning as required.

Further information on the workshop can be found in the module description.

Introductory day

Would you like to experience lessons live? Attend lessons in ongoing computer science classes, exchange ideas with our students and explore our campus directly on Lake Zurich.

Make an appointment for introductory lectures with Claudia Furrer from the study program office: claudia.furrer@ost.ch.

Our complete range of modules in all specializations of the Bachelor of Computer Science degree program can be attended at the  Rapperswil-Jona campus.

The Software Engineering specialization is also offered at the ​​​​​​​St.Gallen campus as an option. You can also attend all modules at the Rapperswil-Jona campus.

The Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences attaches great importance to a strong practical orientation in the Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science. During your computer science studies, you will deepen your knowledge in state-of-the-art computer network laboratories. Team projects, programming and software tasks provide even more practical relevance. There you will gain project experience and real industry practice. You can also work directly with a company on your coursework and Bachelor's thesis.

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