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Bachelor in Information Technology Create your own personal curriculum

Our Information Technology programs are designed to fit your needs: Great choice of modules, full-time, part-time or work-study track models and the possibility to start in September or February.

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Award-worthy: New AI app detects eye diseases

Diagnosing eye diseases with the help of AI: For his bachelor's thesis, Benjamin Fassbind developed an app that helps ophthalmologists make a diagnosis. This won him the regional Siemens Excellence Award 2022.

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From student to entrepreneur: “Do your thing!

Flexible work and study: After graduating with a Bsc in Information Technology, entrepreneur Andreas Schürmann co-founded a startup company with a business partner. Seven years later, high-profile clients start knocking on his door. Schürmann talks about the milestones on his transformation from graduate to business owner.

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A new AI era is dawning: How we use ChatGPT and Co.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can recently write amazingly good texts almost like a human being. With revolutionary language models like ChatGPT, it's shaking up the human-machine relationship. This interview with our directorate and one of our AI experts shows: The Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology sees new opportunities.

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How AI can help write stories

AI and creativity: Students use ChatGPT to develop a short story about the Department of Computer Science's robot dogs. The example shows potential and limitations of AI in the field of creative entertainment.

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Saving Fawns: Information Technology Student Develops App

Saving fawns with a drone and app: harvesters often fail to detect fawns that sit hidden in a field. The work of Information Technology student Fabio Stecher supports the protection of wildlife.

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Study computer science as a young mother? For sure!

Doubly committed: Corina Bühlmann, 28, is studying computer science and is the mother of two small children. How does she manage to combine her studies and her family?

Six Reasons to study for an Computer Science degree at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Modules

Customizable program 

Roughly 45% of the study content is selectable from an extensive module catalogue.

Majors

Selecting a specialization  

In the final two semesters, you will be have the opportunity to specialize in a specific field in the framework of your chosen Major.

Time model

Full-time or part-time degree

You will complete the challenging and future-oriented degree program within three years on a full-time basis or within four years on a part-time basis.

Exciting projects

The program at a glance 

Take a glance at the practice-focused Information Technology program and learn more about student projects and about the kinds of careers graduates typically embark on.

Start

In February or September

You have the choice: Start the program in September (fall semester) or in February (spring semester).

Infrastructure

State-of-the-art infrastructure 

You will have the Enterprise Lab with its integrated mainframe, the Networking Lab and a security and microcomputer infrastructure at your disposal.

Information events 

The information events at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology provide an overview of the available bachelor's programs and a glance into the day-to-day life as a student. Depending on the format, you have the opportunity to learn more about one, two or even three study programs and to talk to current and former students.

Taster lessons for the Bachelor in Information Technology

The taster lessons for prospective students provide a glance into the various modules and the curriculum as a whole. To the taster lessons.

Q&A – Information Technology (only German)

Melissa studies information technology at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. In the video, she explains what prior knowledge and prerequisites you need to study information technology and why she is studying part-time.

Facts

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science,  Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts/FHZ 

Graduate profile

 

Specialisation
  • Bachelor in Informatik
Field of activity
  • Counselling
  • Business analyst, evaluation of customer needs
  • Engineering, ICT systems planning
  • Project management
  • Software development, engineering
  • Systems administration, operation, maintenance
  • Testing, implementation
 
Admission
  • Vocational baccalaureate (Germany: higher education entrance qualification) with recognized vocational training
  • Academic baccalaureate plus relevant work experience
  • There is also the possibility of admission via the pre-admission course.

Outstanding diplomas (for example the vocational baccalaureate certificate) may be submitted later.

 
Requirement
  • Basic knowledge of Information Technology
  • Solid performance in  math and communication subjects
  • Well-developed logical and abstract thinking skills
  • Enjoyment of precise work and thinking
  • Interest in solving complex, interdisciplinary problems
 
Application deadline

Fall semester 2023: Tuesday, 15 August 2023 /  Spring semester 2024: Monday, 15 January 2024

Commencement of studies

Semester dates

February and September

Information events
Language of instruction
  • German
  • English
Student counselling
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees

CHF 200 enrollment fee

CHF 800 semester fee

Time model
  • full-time
  • work-study
  • part-time

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