We want to support you as much as possible at the start of your university studies. First-year students can therefore find comprehensive information about the start of the semester on our start page. Please keep checking this page until the start of lectures, as it will be continuously updated and adapted.

Start of studies 2026

Are you unsure whether you have the necessary previous knowledge to study computer science? Our preliminary courses are an ideal opportunity to refresh your existing knowledge or close any knowledge gaps before the start of programme.

The mathematics preliminary course provides you with the basic mathematics skills for your lectures in analysis and algebra. It is also a very good opportunity to make your first contacts with fellow students.
MATHEMATICS preliminary course

The Ready2Code preliminary course is an ideal offer to build up sound knowledge on the topic of programming before you start your university studies and to prepare you well for your first programming lecture.
READY2CODE.

During the lecture period, students from higher semesters answer your questions on the topics of maths, algebra and programming. Here you can form study groups and close knowledge gaps in a relaxed atmosphere.

Further information

Pre-Study Fulda, Pre-College Fulda and the orientation week are three offers that are tailored to the needs of our international applicants.

International students

Courses offered by the Cisco Networking Academy program with subsequent certificate of participation

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Do you have any questions about the study programmes offered by the Department of Applied Computer Science or would you like to know which study programme suits your interests? You are welcome to contact us with these and other questions.

Student advisory service

Free of charge access to Microsoft software products, online video tutorials, VMware, simulation software, etc.

SOFTWARE

Gain your first practical experience and use what you’ve learnt.
The compulsory work placement is a key component of these practice-oriented university studies. Find out more here about the duration, registration, or potential practical placement partners.

Practical placements

A semester abroad is the perfect opportunity to develop personally and get to know new cultures. Through exchange programmes, our students with a Bachelor's degree and those pursuing a Master's degree can complete a semester abroad at a partner university. Discover our partner universities and benefit from this valuable experience.

Your path to a semester abroad

The general conditions governing a study programme are set out in legally binding terms in the examination regulations. These include, amongst other things, information on the structure of the study programme, the modules it comprises, and the options for retaking examinations.

You can find the department’s examination regulations here:

examination regulations

The Examination Board is in charge of, amongst other things, matters relating to examinations, recognition of prior learning, and applications for special consideration in exceptional circumstances.

Members of the Examination Board:

• Prof. Dr Norbert Ketterer (Chair)
• Prof. Dr Thomas Wiemann (Member of the Academic Staff)
• Student representatives

Do you have a chronic illness or a disability? We can arrange a preferred timetable and make adjustments for examinations.

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