Want to look beyond the horizon? Computer Science is a cutting-edge and challenging study programme that combines expertise in reliable software systems with a strong focus on international research, trends and collaborations.

01.10.24 - 30.09.25
10:00 - 16:00

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Key Facts

Academic Degree
Academic Degree
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc)
Study Location
Study Location
Campus 1 Wiener Neustadt
Duration
Duration
6 semesters (180 ECTS)
Language
Language
English
Start
Study Start
September
Mode of Study
Full-time
Admission days
Ongoing
Tuition fees
EUR 363.36/semester for EU/EEA/Swiss (for third-country citizens EUR 726.72/semester + one-time registration fee EUR 250) + EUR 24.70 student union fee/semester
Study places available
30
Application deadline
June 15th, 2025 (if you need a visa to enter Austria, March 31st, 2025)
Mandatory work placement/Internship
Yes

Highlights

  • International student body and campus atmosphere
  • Optional exchange semester
  • Foundational education with practical emphasis
  • Education for national and international employment
  • Social and professional skills development
  • Possibility to work on personal projects during studies

Occupational Fields & Career

Computer scientists work on many practical tasks in a wide variety of fields and are not limited in their career choices. The Computer Science programme prepares students for the diverse and international nature of computer science by developing their technical skills and professional dispositions accordingly. The fields of work in computer science include, but are not limited to:

  • Software Developer
  • Software Tester
  • Software Architect
  • System Analyst
  • Data Scientist

Curriculum

COURSES
30 ECTS
Discrete Mathematics and Algebra
5
Computer Architecture
5
Introduction to Computer Science
4
Imperative Programming
5
Database Systems
5
Learning and Study Techniques
3
Team Communication and Conflict Management
3
COURSES
30 ECTS
Calculus
5
Theoretical Computer Science
3
Object-Oriented Programming
5
Operating Systems
5
Computer Networks
5
Software Design
4
Intellectual Property and Data Protection Law
3
COURSES
30 ECTS
Logic and Reasoning
5
Algorithms and Data Structures
5
Software Requirements and Architecture
5
Statistics and Visualization
5
International Employment Law
3
Computer Science Project I
3
Scientific Writing
4
COURSES
30 ECTS
Functional Programming
5
Parallel Computing
5
Software Verification and Validation
5
Software Review and Refactoring
4
User Experience
5
Computer Science Project II
3
Scientific Methods
3
COURSES
30 ECTS
Security & Privacy
5
Distributed Systems
5
Artificial Intelligence
5
Web Development
5
Mobile Development
5
Computer Science Project III
5
COURSES
30 ECTS
Legal Frameworks of Artificial Intelligence and Market Regulation
3
Human Factors in Computer Science
3
Professional Internship
10
Bachelor Thesis
10
State of Computer Science
4

Study Location

WEB 20180918 FHWN 2016 64037 BEA Himmelverlaengert Dunkelblau

Campus 1 Wiener Neustadt

Get to know the Campus 1 in Wiener Neustadt and discover the place where you can shape your personal as well as professional future.

Entry Requirements & Admission

Prerequisites

  • Completed secondary education or equivalent certification
  • Proficiency in English (Level C1)

Admission Procedure

Apply at www.fhwn.ac.at/bewerbung (select English language in the top right corner).
Please note that third-country citizens need to pay a one-time registration fee € 250 which is non-refundable.

If eligible, you will be invited for an:

  • on-campus presentation
  • on-campus computer-based standardised aptitude test (intelligence test)
  • on-campus computer-based English language assessment

Online interviews and SAT/ACT scores are considered for long-distance applicants.

Deadline: June 15th, 2025 (if you need a visa to enter Austria, March 31st, 2025)

Contact

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Directions

Campus 1 Wiener Neustadt
Johannes Gutenberg-Straße 3
2700 Wiener Neustadt

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