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The study program largely consists of projects where students gain practical skills and experience. In these projects, they write code, map out concepts, solder circuitry, create virtual worlds, design programs, and study new technologies. The program is made up of modules.

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Answers to frequently asked questions about the Digital Ideation program.

Application deadline for autumn semester 2026
Monday, 6 April 2026 | Recommendation: as early as possible

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Facts

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Digital Ideation

Field of activity

Graduates in Digital Ideation – Focus Information Technology work in all kinds of spheres, wherever digital technologies and creativity intersect:

User Experience Engineer
Information Scientist
Game Developer
Web Developer
Media Engineer
Creative Engineer

Admission

Applicants require

a recognised vocational baccalaureate
a recognised general baccalaureate with a work placement (internship)

or, in certain cases, may be admitted

on approval (i.e. on grounds of their portfolio (“sur dossier” procedure). In the event of a positive decision by the admissions board, the applicant will then be invited to attend an interview and to take a creative aptitude text (Admission Examination)

For details, see Admissions Procedure (PDF) (only german)

Entrance examinations

Admissions Procedure (Only in German)

Application deadline

6 April

Commencement of studies

Mon, 14 September 2026

Semester dates

Semester dates

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Language of instruction

German

Head of studies/Study coordinator

Study fees

Overview of fees (only German)

International

From the third semester on, students can opt to spend a study semester at a partner university or do a work placement (internship) abroad.

Place of study

Emmenbrücke and Rotkreuz

Time model

full-time

Computer scientists at the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art

To facilitate communication between the two professional fields, Visual Design is taught from the start in the Information Technology Focus. Students decide how deeply they immerse themselves in the other subject area depending on their interests.