Examination regulations define the framework of your degree program, including:
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• Scope and content of module groups

• Mandatory and elective courses within the module groups

• Examination formats and requirements

• Deadlines, such as orientation exams or maximum study duration

• Types and structure of examinations

Examination regulations are categorized based on their scope and build upon one another. Over time, they are updated to improve the degree program. The version applicable to you is the one valid at the time of your enrollment, in its consolidated form. You can check this information in STUDIS.

The module handbook provides a catalog of potential courses along with detailed descriptions. The courses you must or may take are determined by the examination regulations. Not every course is offered each semester—refer to the timetable and Digicampus for details. The module handbook includes information such as:
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• Module coordinator

• Course content

• Learning objectives

• Examination format

• Allocation to a module group (as per the examination regulations)

• Contact hours/workload

• Recommended semester

The module handbook undergoes minor changes from semester to semester, depending on the degree program and examination regulations.

The Language Centre at the University of Augsburg offers a wide range of foreign languages, including Business English, Chinese, and Portuguese.

You can find information regarding a stay abroad here.

All important information regarding a leave of absence can be found on the website of the Registrar's Office. The formal process is handled by the university. For further details, please contact the respective academic advisor for your subject.

With your student ID card and the 12-digit user number printed on it, you can borrow books from the ground floor of the library for a period of four weeks. In most cases, it is possible to extend the loan period. All other books may only be used within the library. The library regularly offers introductory sessions that cover all essential questions. Further information can be found on the? library’s website.

To find specific books in the library, the OPAC system is available. OPAC is an electronic catalogue that lists all books and other media held by the library. This tool also allows you to reserve books. Introductory courses on how to use the OPAC system are offered by the library.

Everything related to the RZ account is managed by the Computer Center. With this account, you can log in to almost any computer and most of the online portals at the university. The RZ account is provided through the "vibs" portal. Further information can be found on the website of the Computer Center.

The Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to the internet via WLAN and your RZ account within the university using your personal laptop. You can also access the university's network from home via the VPN client, for example, to access library resources. The VPN client needs to be installed for this. Instructions for downloading and the client itself can be found here.

Upon enrolment, each student is given their own email address, which can be accessed through the web portal. From there, emails can be sent and received, and forwarding options, such as forwarding to a private email address, can be set up. All details can be found on the website of the email service.

The student information system STUDIS?is available for exam registration and viewing of academic performance. Within the Faculty of Computer Science, student data can be accessed via the "Services" button. Registration is done using the RZ account and the associated password.

Important: If the exam registration in STUDIS is missed, a written, signed application for late registration can be submitted to the Examination Office in justified cases. This application must be submitted no later than two weeks after the registration deadline and at least three working days (Monday to Friday) before the respective exam, and it must include an explanation as to why the student is not responsible for missing the deadline. Relevant supporting documents may need to be attached.

Each student can print their certificate of enrolment online through the vibs portal of the University of Augsburg. The RZ account and password are required for login. Alternatively, a copy of the student ID card is also accepted as a certificate of enrolment.

Important applications related to the Examination Office, such as:

• Credit transfer applications

• Registration for the Bachelor’s thesis

• Certificate application

• Application for rebooking

can be found on the website of the Examination Office. Applications must always be submitted to the Examination Office.

The Career Service at the University of Augsburg supports students and doctoral candidates throughout their studies, all the way to a successful start in their careers.

Basic prior knowledge is generally not required, as each course starts from scratch to ensure that all students have a common understanding. However, it is recommended to have some interest in computer science and mathematics. While prior knowledge is not necessary, it can be helpful, as otherwise, all topics would need to be learned from the ground up. This could lead to a higher workload in the first semesters, but it is achievable with the right commitment. Additionally, motivation is important for independently exploring new topics, discussing them in groups, and collaboratively developing solutions.

The subjects typically associated with natural sciences have limited relevance within this degree programme. Only a certain affinity for mathematics is important. The mathematical training in the Computer Science programme at the University of Augsburg includes one semester each of Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Stochastics.

For your studies at the Department of Computer Science, it is important to have access to digital learning materials such as documents, audio, and video files, as well as to complete assignments, particularly programming tasks. In principle, you can do this in the university's computer rooms without your own device. However, it is highly recommended to have your own hardware to study flexibly and independently of time and location.

Mobile devices such as tablets or laptops are suitable for this purpose. Tablets, for example, allow for easy digital handwritten notes, while programming and writing term papers are generally easier with a physical keyboard, which can either be connected to the tablet or is integrated into a laptop. An alternative is so-called convertibles, which can transform into a tablet by flipping the screen.

A "high-end device" is not required for the programme. Devices in lower price ranges are usually sufficient for studying. In case of doubt, a slightly larger amount of RAM is preferable to a higher processor performance.

Windows devices are widespread at the university, but Apple devices are also used. Occasionally, there may be issues with connections or file formats, but these are generally solvable.

When searching online for common providers with the term "education," you will often find special offers for students.

In addition, a limited number of loan devices are available. For more information on borrowing, please refer to the website here.

Here?is an overview of the degree programmes offered by the Department of Computer Science

The opportunity to start a Bachelor's degree programme at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Augsburg is typically available in the winter semester. Students who are already enrolled in an equivalent degree programme also have the option to apply for a higher semester. A timely application is required even in the case of changing degree programmes, as access to the programme is limited. Further information can be found at the Registrar's Office.

Each degree programme has its own specific regulations. More information can be found for the respective degree programme.

Credits can generally be transferred for degree programmes at the Department of Computer Science. The possibility of transferring a module from another university, a different degree programme, or credits earned during a stay abroad to an equivalent module in the degree programme depends on the content alignment between the two modules. Additionally, there is the option to transfer modules directly from a stay abroad, provided they are thematically compatible with the degree programme.

To have credits transferred, an official credit transfer application must be submitted to the Examination Office. For this, you will need the module descriptions of the completed modules in either German or English, as well as a transcript of records.

Please note: We can only review potential credit transfers once you are enrolled in the degree programme.

Further information and the credit transfer application can be found on the website of the Examination Office.

The campus map is helpful for orientation.

Digicampusis the central teaching and learning platform of the University of Augsburg.

The Department of Mathematics offers a bridging course in mathematics to help incoming students transition from school to university.

To prepare for studying Computer Science, the Department of Computer Science offers a preparatory course in Computer Science.

For welcoming first-year students, the Department of Computer Science offers orientation sessions, and here is an overview of everything important for newcomers.

The Department of Computer Science has two student associations that represent the students and organise activities to encourage interaction among them.

• The Augsburg Student Association for Applied Computer Science e.V. is dedicated to supporting all computer science students.
• The MInfo e.V. student association takes care of the concerns of students in Medical Information Sciences (Email: minfo.fachschaft@gmail.com, Instagram: minfo_aux).

The? open info room serves as a study meeting point for Computer Science students during the lecture period.

If exam registration is done through STUDIS, all students will receive an email from the Examination Office in due time. In cases of block courses or similar, the exam may be rescheduled. In such cases, an earlier registration deadline will apply. These special cases will be announced during the lecture or on Digicampus.

After registering for exams in STUDIS, it is recommended to generate and verify an "exam registration certificate." This can serve as proof of registration if needed.

Please note: The deadline for exam registration must be strictly adhered to. In case of technical issues during the registration period in STUDIS, you can contact the Examination Office via email. The email should include your first and last name, your student ID number, and the correct course title.

If you miss the exam registration deadline in STUDIS, you may submit a written, signed application for late registration to the Examination Office under certain circumstances. This application must be submitted no later than two weeks after the registration deadline and at least three working days (Monday to Friday) before the exam date. The application must explain why the student was not responsible for missing the deadline. Relevant supporting documents may need to be attached.

The exams are scheduled individually for each course. Dates and rooms will be announced by the instructor in the respective course or published here.

For students who do not pass an exam in the compulsory area on their first attempt or who do not attend the exam, there is the possibility to retake the exam. Resit exams can be taken during the exam period, which takes place towards the end of the semester break in the semester when the course was examined or held.

The specific rules for final theses are set individually by the departments/professors. Therefore, the relevant information can be found on the respective department websites. Please note: Departments often have requirements for prior courses that must be completed before supervising a final thesis or may set specific periods for starting a thesis. It is therefore advisable to gather information well in advance.

More information about final theses at the Department of Computer Science can be found here.

Adhering to deadlines is an important and central aspect for a smooth progression of studies. Deadlines for exam registration in STUDIS, submission of seminar papers, or the bachelor thesis must be strictly followed, as extensions are granted only in exceptional cases and only if the reasons are reported immediately. The deadlines to be observed are as follows:

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Re-registration
Students already enrolled at the University of Augsburg must re-register within the deadline if they wish to continue their studies in the next semester. This is not done in person but by transferring the semester fee to the State Treasury of Bavaria. Further information on the transfer and the re-registration deadline can be found on the Registrar's Office website. Those who miss the re-registration deadline will be exmatriculated according to Art. 49 (2) No. 4 BayHSchG. In degree programmes with limited enrolment, this means losing the study place.

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Exam Registration in STUDIS
If you forget to register for an exam in STUDIS, you will not be allowed to participate in the exam and will only have the opportunity to take the exam again in one or two semesters. This can extend the duration of studies. The registration periods for exams in the next semesters can be found on the Examination Office website. If all exam requirements have not been completed after eight (or nine, according to the 2015 examination regulations) semesters, an extension of study time can only be granted if every exam period has been used. This means that if an exam period is missed and the exam was not attempted, no hardship application will be possible, as the student has not studied in a goal-oriented manner. The only exception is if the student was unable to attend due to reasons beyond their control, such as illness.

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Submission of the Bachelor Thesis
The submission deadline is stated on the notification from the Examination Office and must be strictly adhered to, as a late submission will result in failing the bachelor thesis. There is the possibility to apply for an extension of the deadline if valid reasons arise during the completion of the bachelor thesis that make timely submission impossible and are not the student’s fault (e.g., illness). This application must be submitted as early as possible with the necessary evidence.

The orientation exam regulates which exam achievements must be completed in the first semesters (usually in the first three semesters). The specific requirements and deadlines are determined by the examination regulations of the respective degree program.

The rule is: if not all the required achievements for the orientation exam are completed within the set deadlines, the degree program is considered definitively failed. Hardship applications can be submitted to the Examination Office. Valid, verifiable reasons must be provided for these applications!

If the orientation exam (30 ECTS from the foundational area by the end of the second semester) is not passed, you can submit a request for an extension. This official application must be submitted to the Examination Office, which will also provide information on the organizational details. Detailed information on this topic is available on the Examination Office's website. The application should be based on serious, verifiable reasons (e.g., medical certificates). If the application is approved, an additional semester will be granted for completing the orientation exam. In case of rejection, continuing the studies will unfortunately not be possible.

If difficulties arise during the studies or delays become apparent, it is advisable to contact the academic advising office early on. They can often provide valuable tips and support. It is possible to submit a request for an extension of study time. This official request must be submitted to the Examination Office, which will also provide information about the organizational details. Detailed information on this topic can be found on the? Examination Office's website.

The application must be based on serious, verifiable reasons that are not the student's fault (e.g., medical certificates). If the application is approved, the applicant will be granted an additional semester to complete their studies. If the application is rejected, continuing the studies will unfortunately not be possible.

Once all requirements have been completed, you must apply for your final degree certificate. For more information, please refer to the website of the Examination Office.

The Institute of Computer Science also offers a wide range of Master's programs to further deepen knowledge. Here is an overview of the study programs at the Institute of Computer Science:

Master's Programs

The Master's programs build upon the content of the Bachelor's programs offered by the Institute. Applications from other universities and fields are welcome, but may be subject to certain restrictions.

Information about the habilitation procedure can be found here.