Cooperative Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (KIA)

The KIA direkt model is a practice-integrated study model that offers an effective combination of theory and practice and is supported by both the Saxon state government and leading companies.

Here is the structured process of this model:

Step 1: Apply to the company
Interested parties with a university entrance qualification should apply to one of the cooperating companies (ideally one year) before the start of their studies. Details on the cooperation partners can be found here.

Step 2: Conclusion of contract
The company and the university conclude a cooperation agreement. The applicant and the company also agree a practical contract, such as a study sponsorship contract.

Step 3: Enrolment
Enrolment at the university takes place from May of each year via our application portal.

Step 4: Start of studies
The course begins on September 1 with a four-week introductory block at the company, followed by alternating semesters of study at the university and practical periods at the company during the semester break.

Step 5: Flexible practical phases
In addition to the regular practical phases, students can work up to 20 hours per week in the company and take up to two semesters off.

Step 6: Degree
The degree program concludes with a Bachelor's degree. During the practical phases, students are entitled to standard leave and a monthly salary.

This model offers optimal preparation for a professional career through intensive involvement in company practice and at the same time promotes academic education.

Accommodation is available in halls of residence in Görlitz.

The Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science provides the theoretical foundation of your subject and continuously links this content with the practical applications of computer science that build on it. This includes in particular the two focus areas "Programming and Software Engineering" (Bachelor of Computer Science) and "Processes and Management" (Business and Computer Science). You will gradually acquire all the necessary knowledge as well as analytical and engineering skills in your subject. You will use a range of technical and organizational tools that will enable you to work in a creative, precise and team-oriented manner, as is common in the modern IT world and expected in everyday working life. 

After successfully completing the Bachelor's degree, graduates can choose our 4-semester consecutive, i.e. coordinated, Master's degree program.
 

The Bachelor's degree in Computer Science comprises a total of 6 semesters (standard period of study). The final semester includes a practical project (approx. 3 months) and the Bachelor's thesis (approx. 2 months). There are also various specializations, which in turn include compulsory and optional compulsory study content. This gives you a choice of options that take your individual needs into account wherever possible.

The modern study structure (Bachelor's/Master's) encourages the desire to study selected study sections at another university, particularly abroad. The extremely positive effect of studying abroad on personal development is undisputed. The attendance of external study modules, which are credited to the study program wherever possible, is not limited to the institutions in the USA, Lithuania, Denmark and Austria, with which we have been cooperating for many years. The university has a long list of proven contacts abroad.
 

The course of study corresponds to the organizational framework of KIA. You complete the course with a Bachelor's degree and also have the opportunity to obtain certificates (e.g. ISTBQ software test) during the practical phases in the company. There is no skilled worker examination before the chamber.

• General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or admission test.
• Applicants with a qualification as a technician, business economist, master craftsman or similar. Completion of advanced vocational training according to §18(3) of the SächsHSFG must take part in a counseling interview for general university admission.