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Computer Science

Computer science is the still young science which deals with the systematic processing of information, especially of automatic processing with the aid of digital computers. The subjects cover a range of topics from fundamental theoretical questions, such as computability (“What can be regarded as calculable?”), right up to topical problems of microelectronics, such as the synthesis or simulation of circuits with many million components, or practical engineering challenges, such as software development. Computer science is not just a new, independent specialist science, but a generalising discipline, which integrates many fields of knowledge.

Computer Science at the Leibniz University of Hannover

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Leibniz University of Hannover has an excellent national and international reputation. Its primary objective is to provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical instruments and a interdisciplinary know-how to tackle the challenges of the professional computer science life and to be highly competitive in the job market. Graduates of this programme will be the interdisciplinary experts of tomorrow, who stand out with their specialist expertise drawn from various areas. Study achievements and elements are assessed by using an internationally comparable credit point system, which serves to facilitate transition from, and to foreign universities (ECTS-based). The study work to be completed each semester corresponds to 30 credit points. According to students experience, the work effort is between 25 and 30 hours per credit point.

Courses Contents

Courses cover the theoretical and practical principles of computer science and related applied fields. Students are given a thorough grounding in software and hardware. Building on this foundation, they can then choose from important subjects such as communications and Internet technologies, computer vision, information systems, simulation and design automation. Practical lab work and seminars complete the courses contents. However, studies do not solely concentrate on technological aspects: The students are able to choose between various non-technical applied disciplines as well. These include political economy, management and law. Both Bachelor and Master courses are concluded each with a scientific thesis, which aims to develop the student’s investigative skills and provides an opportunity to use selected methods in scientific research. Moreover, in order to provide students with an insight into the professional world of business and industry, both degree courses recommend that students complete eight weeks of practical training in firms. Please note that the courses are held in German language.

Accreditation

The computer science programmes of the Leibniz University of Hannover (B.Sc. & M.Sc.) have been successfully accredited by ASIIN (ASIIN is provisional member of the Washington Accord).