How can we protect our data when supercomputers arrive? How can artificial intelligence help us make better decisions? How do we turn robots into rescuers? If you are curious about the answers and later want to contribute to the success of such technologies as an expert, you need to develop the ability to creatively use math and logic to solve problems. While studying computer science at TU Darmstadt, you'll learn the foundations of digital technologies from top researchers and gain the skillsto solve complex challenges and improve the way we live and work in the future.

Courses at the Department

The computer science programmes at the TU Darmstadt are research-oriented and open doors for their graduates to exciting professional positions in fields of research, development, consulting and management. Next to the basic degrees, which are the Bachelor of Science, the Master of Science Informatik and the Master of Sceince Comuter Science (EN) , the Department offers the specialized degree courses Autonome Systeme und Robotik , IT-Security (EN) and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (EN) .

The computer science degree programmes at the Department of Computer Science at TU Darmstadt are research-oriented and open up exciting career prospects for their graduates: whether in research and development or in consulting and management. In addition to the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Master of Science in Computer Science, the department offers five specialised Master's programmes in Autonomous Systems, Distributed Software Systems, Internet and Web-based Systems, IT Security and Visual Computing.

Computer science-related Courses

Additionally, the Department of Computer Science offers study programmes in collaboration with the Departments of Law and Economics, History and Social Sciences, Humanities, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. The Department of Computer Science is also involved in the Computational Engineering degree programme.

Our Research Core Areas

Computer Science students can choose courses from the following six major fields of study which are also the Department’s profile topics, whereby the courses' emphasis lies on theoretical and technical, as well as practical aspects of these fields:

  • Complex Networked Systems
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Artificial Intelligence

Orientation offers

Online Self-Assessment

The Central Student Advisory Service has provided an internet tool to help you make informed decisions about your degree. Questions about expectations and professional requirements as well as a campus tour in pictures convey realistic ideas and self-assessments about studying computer science at the Technical University of Darmstadt. Those who can judge what to expect from their studies have a good chance of a successful and personally satisfying degree. Find out more and test yourself!

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Check and prepare for B.Sc. Informatik

The tool is only availabke in German. Note: For guest access please scroll all the way down!

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University experience

We have a Departmental Students' Representative Committee that is very much committed to help motivated students, who are interested in studying Computer Science at our department. Departmental Students' Representative Committee offers various programmes that aim to provide you with substantial information of our university in general and the Department of Computer Science in particular.

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Junior Study Programme

The junior study programme enables particularly talented pupils in the upper school to take part in courses and examinations even during their school years. Participation allows early orientation with regard to the desired field of study. The academic achievements are fully recognizable for later study at TU Darmstadt. Details and registration information can be found at the Central Student Counselling Service (ZSB) (in German only).

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Girls' Day

At Girls' Day, the participating girls are introduced to the respective STEM subjects in laboratories and workshops in the various departments. Around 1.7 million girls have taken part since the campaign started in 2001. Around 100,000 girls explored offers in technology and natural sciences. Franziska Ritter answers questions about Girls' Day.

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Ostercamp

This event is perfect for girls in years 5 to 7 who are interested in computer science.You'll get to take part in fun and interactive workshops, listen to short presentations, and get to know the university better.

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Hobit

Hobit is an education fair that takes place annually in the darmstadtium convention center. The Department of Computer Science at the Technical University of Darmstadt operates its own stand at the fair to inform prospective students about various fields of study and research and to answer questions about the content of the course.

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Learning material

Would you like to learn the basics of computer science on your own or learn how to programme? Here you will find a small selection of suitable materials. Here you go!

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